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International Vesak Day: 'PM Modi one of our own', says Sri Lank
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May12 (ANI): On the second day of his Sri Lankan tour ,Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the International Vesak Day celebrations, which is observed as one of the biggest festivals among Buddhists.
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Kerala: Thrissur Pooram celebrations begin in all its glory
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Thrissur (Kerala) [India] May 5 (ANI): Kerala began the celebrations of one of its most prominent festivals, Thrissur Pooram.
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Assam welcomes New Year with 'Rongali Bihu'
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], Apr 20 (ANI): Festivals are an integral part of cultures across the world. Recently, the north-eastern state of Assam celebrated one of its most significant festivals 'Rongali Bihu'.
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PM Modi wishes joy, prosperity for states celebrating various festivals to
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr. 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings to states across the nation celebrating various festivals, wishing for joy and prosperity in everyone's lives.
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President Mukherjee extends greetings on Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar. 27 (ANI): Extending his greetings on the eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said these auspicious festivals mark the onset of spring and promise fresh beginnings of growth, prosper
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How to celebrate Holi in different ways?
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar. 11 (ANI): Holi, also known as the festival of colours, is one of the most important festivals celebrated in the country.
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Genesis Foundation announces 6th edition of Annual Flagship Musical Event,
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 22 (ANI-NewsVoir): Genesis Foundation in association with Fitbit & Powered by Monster.com announces the 6thedition of its annual flagship musical event, Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Festival. The festival will be held during the Easter weekend from April 14-16 at Ba
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PM Modi trying to create mindset inconsistent with values of Constitution:
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 21 (ANI): Coming down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for drawing a parallel between Hindu and Muslim festivals, Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said that the former is trying to create a mindset inconsistent with the values of the Constitution.
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PM wants to create 'polarisation' by his remarks: Abu Azmi
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Feb. 20 (ANI): Condemning Prime Minister Narendra Modi for drawing a parallel between Hindu and Muslim festivals, the Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi on Monday said that the former is just trying to create 'polarisation' by making such remarks.
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ECI should take note of PM Modi's 'communal' statement: Con
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 19 (ANI): Coming down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for drawing a parallel between Hindu and Muslim festivals, the Congress on Sunday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take stock of the matter and urged the former to refrain from making such st
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If a Kabristan can be constructed, so should a Shamshaan: PM Modi
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Fatehpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Feb. 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lambasted the Akhilesh Yadav-led government by drawing a parallel between Hindu and Muslim festivals, accusing the local administration of discrimination on the basis of religion.
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Manipur organizes 'festival of folk dances' to promote, preserve
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Feb. 18 (ANI): Festivals in the northeast region reflect the varied beliefs and value systems of numerous communities and showcase their cultures. Therefore, to preserve the culture of these communities, a folk dance festival was recently held in Imphal which attrac
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