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Shillong Literary Festival back with third edition, offers engaging conver
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Shillong Literary Festival is back with its third edition and began at the idyllic location of Wards Lake on Tuesday.
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Short film on Lachit Barphukan wins award at Kollywood International Film
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Born on November 24, 1622, Barphukan was known for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat, 1671 in which an attempt by Mughal forces to capture Assam was thwarted.
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US President Joe Biden, First Lady light 'diya' on occasion of Diwali
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Celebrating the festival of lights, Diwali, US President Joe Biden, along with his wife Jill Biden, lit a diya and said that it symbolises the message of seeking the light of wisdom, love, and unity over the darkness of hate and division.
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Hyderabad gears up for the Sadar festival--a carnival of buffaloes
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The festival is celebrated annually by the Yadav community of Hyderabad, It is also known as Dunnapothula Panduga (Festival of the Buffalo Cattle).
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Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger goes pandal-hopping in Kolkata on Kali
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Rock legend and Rolling Stones frontman is in India, soaking in the Diwali flavour and how! The rock-and-roll hall-of-fame posted a series of pictures on his official Instagram handle, taking in the sights and sounds of the Festival of Light on the streets of Kolkata.
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Temporary ban imposed on platform tickets at Ludhiana railway station
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The official release mentioned that the temporary ban has been imposed because of the huge crowd at Ludhiana Railway Station due to upcoming festivals.
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Swaminarayan Akshardham temples world over celebrate Annakut Mahotsav
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Annakut Mahotsav is one of the most important festivals, as it commemorates the day Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Parvat to safeguard the people of Vraj against Lord Indra's vengeful rains.
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JioMart comes on board as 'co-powered by' partners at the Dadasaheb Phalke
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 13: The glittering city of Mumbai is once again set to host the most prestigious, Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024. The annual extravaganza is a spectacular tribute to the luminaries of Indian cinema and a platform for recognizin
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Gorkhas worship cows on Day 3 of Tihar in Assam; See pictures
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Along with the Gorkhas in various parts of India and in neighbouring Nepal, the community in Assam which is sizable in numbers, on Monday celebrated 'Gai Tihar' by worshipping cows, feeding them, putting tikas, and garlands on them.
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Amitabh Bachchan offers prayers to almighty; shares Diwali wishes for fans
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Diwali is an auspicious festival that calls for joy and celebration. It is also the moment to seek the divine's blessings for a happy life ahead. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared of picture of himself offering prayers to the almighty.
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Blessings amid joy in Madhya Pradesh: Cows walk over devotees in unique Di
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"Madhya Pradesh Ajab Hai, Sabse Gajab Hai" - a popular slogan among the citizens of the state - has been re-enacted once again, this time in Ujjain district, where cows walked over men as part of their tradition.
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US: New York City celebrates Diwali, iconic Empire State Building lit up i
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In June, Mayor Eric Adams announced the popular Hindu festival Diwali as a school holiday in New York City.
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