Jallikattu, also known as sallikkattu, is a centuries-old sport of Tamil Nadu, observed on the third day of Pongal. The name is derived from two Tamil words - Jalli (silver and gold coins) and Kattu (tied). During the event, a bull is released into a crowd, and participants attempt to tam
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], January 17: ASME Foundation India (AFI) launched EFx® India 2026, its national engineering festival, in Jaipur. The three-day event, being held from January 16 through 18, brings together 700+ engineering students from across India for innovation, hands-on learni
New Delhi [India], January 17: Sattvik Certifications is hosting the world's first dedicated Vegetarian Certification Conclave - SATCON 2026 on January 19, 2026, at Le Meridien New Delhi from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST. The event expects over 250 participants from FMCG, luxury hospitality, educa
The world is entering what the World Economic Forum (WEF) calls an "Age of Competition," marked by intensifying geoeconomic rivalry, rising societal polarization and accelerating technological disruption, according to the Global Risks Report 2026, released ahead of the WEF annual event.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 17: The Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE), Symbiosis International (Deemed) University (SIU), Pune, has announced that it will host the 66th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE) from January 19 to 21, 2026, at the SIU campus
Speaking to ANI, Praveen Kumar, District Collector of Madurai, said, "On behalf of the Tamil Nadu government, the Commercial Tax and Registration Minister has just flagged off the event. We have given the maximum number of bulls and bull tamers the opportunity to participate in this major
Chief Minister Stalin is expected to arrive at Madurai airport on Saturday and depart the same day. Legal action has been ordered against anyone violating the ban on operating drones or UAVs near the airport, along travel routes, or within the district limits.
The Sankranti event, held from January 9 to January 16, showcased the essence of rural life and traditional celebrations under the initiative of former BJP MP GVL Narasimha Rao. The venue came alive with colourful rangolis depicting village culture, traditional bullock cart races, Haridas
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited Al Hosn Festival 2026, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi at the historic Qasr Al Hosn site until 1 February 2026.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Beneficiary Felicitation Programme, free LPG gas connections and stoves were distributed to families of permanent and temporary employees of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) here on Friday.
After suffering a heartbreaking defeat against Lin Chun-Yi in the men's quarterfinals in the Indian Open event, Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen opened up about being more clinical against his opponent.