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Seed-sowing festival unites ethnic Naga communities in Manipur
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Imphal [Manipur] Feb 21 (ANI): Among the various festivals celebrated in Manipur, Lu-ngai-ni or the seed sowing festival is one of the biggest festivals of Naga tribes of Manipur. This year, the festival was celebrated at Mini Stadium in Senapati district. The function was organised under
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Saudi artists steal the show at cultural exhibition in New Delhi
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Aiming to provide a glimpse into the culture and tradition of Saudi Arabia, a non-profit established by the Gulf kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, organised a cultural exhibition in New Delhi to coincide with his visit to India.
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Love soaking in local cultures? Here are cities in United States best suit
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 16 (ANI): Do you love getting into your running shoes and going for a jog early in the morning? The best way to explore any city is on foot, taking in its sights, sounds, and smells up close and personal. But while you can stroll just about anywhere, some cities ar
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Schools to not observe Matru Pitru Diwas on Valentine’s Day: Rajasthan min
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Feb 14 (ANI): Rajasthan education minister Govind Singh Dotasara on Wednesday announced that schools in the state will not observe ‘Matru Pitru Poojan Diwas’ on Valentine’s Day, saying, " one day is not enough to celebrate mother and father an
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Ram Madhav reassures North-East people on Citizenship (Amendment) Bill
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 12 (ANI): BJP general secretary Ram Madhav on Tuesday reassured people of the North East that Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 will not come in the way of their culture, language, identity or interest.
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NGMA committees were not dissolved, clarifies director after Palekar’s all
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 11 (ANI): Two days after Amol Palekar had allegedly criticised the Ministry of Culture for scrapping the local artists’ advisory committees at the gallery’s centres in Mumbai and Bengaluru National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) Director General, Adwaita G
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Opposition’s political culture of abusing me may give them some screen spa
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu) [India], Feb 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a jibe at the Opposition saying although its "political culture" of abusing him may give them an opportunity to avail more space on television, elections are fought on one's vision for the nation.
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Basant Panchami 2019: Here's everything you need to know
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 9 (ANI): In popular culture, Basant Panchami is dedicated to the goddess of knowledge, arts and music, Saraswati and is marked by special prayers to Her in North India.
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23-year-old archaeologist showcases ‘The Untold Telangana’ in style
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India] Feb 6 (ANI): The 23-year-old archaeologist Aravind Arya has vividly captured some unexplored places of Telangana, which he has brought out for the public in the form of a photo exhibition titled ‘The Untold Telangana’ with the support of Telangana
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Japanese airline introduces popular tourist spots in Akita Prefecture
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Odate [Japan], Feb 4 (ANI): Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has introduced popular sightseeing places located in Akita Prefecture in Tohuku region of Japan, well known for its culture and traditions.
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'Bharat Parv 2019'- a melange of India’s rich culture, tradition and histo
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 1 (ANI): Marking the celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation- Mahatma Gandhi, the fourth edition of ‘Bharat Parv’ 2019 showcasing the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat’ is being observed at the backdrop of the iconic Red Fort in the nation
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Vegan diet good for gut hormones: study
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 29 (ANI): Whit the Vegan culture picking pace, a recent study has now suggested that vegan diet helps to promote beneficial gut hormones that are responsible for regulating blood sugar, satiety, and weight.
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