External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday underscored India's longstanding commitment to protecting global cultural traditions as he addressed the inaugural session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in New Delhi.
Padmashree folk singer, Malini Awasthi, led the performance at the two-day cultural festival 'Deshaj 2025' which was organised in Lucknow on Sunday, to celebrate the Sonchiraya Foundation's 15th anniversary.
Over the years, the festival has evolved into a platform celebrating compassion and human dignity. This year's edition was attended by West Bengal Governor Dr. C. V. Ananda Bose, Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto, Bishop Stephen Fernandes, and ambassadors from Portugal, Malta, Timor-Leste,
Me'gong Festival 2025 concluded with a spectacular finale in the Garo Hills, drawing thousands of visitors over two days and reinforcing Meghalaya's emergence as one of India's most vibrant cultural destinations.
The Ghari Battalion of the Indian Army's Poonch Brigade on Sunday flagged off the National Integration Tour from Poonch to Dehradun, aimed at familiarising students with the diverse cultural and operational aspects of the Indian Army.
General Officer Commanding (GOC) Spear Corps, Lieutenant General Abhijit S Pendharkar, visited the Army-supported textile unit at Zakhama village in Nagaland's Kohima district, a centre enabling livelihood generation and cultural preservation for local communities.
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka celebrated the 54th Maitri Diwas, marking India's 1971 recognition of Bangladesh. High Commissioner Pranay Verma called it a milestone and highlighted shared history, cultural ties, and a commitment to a mutually beneficial future partnership.
Echoing the deep personal bond he shares with the region, the Minister said, "My relationship with Nagaland and its 17 tribes is one I feel from the heart. I bring with me the hopes, aspirations and unwavering commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose Act East vision is transformi
In his letter, Gogoi drew attention to a statement made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the state Assembly on 24 November, where he claimed that findings of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police suggested that Garg's death "was a murder." The Chief Minister fur
Dayashankar Mishra, Minister of State, will attend as the chief guest, highlighting the cultural and national significance of this growing fitness initiative in a city that blends ancient traditions with contemporary energy.
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), successfully organised a vibrant and culturally enriching three-day Station Mahotsav as part of the Ghum Festival at the historic Kurseong Railway Station.