A prominent Tibetan writer and activist, Tsundue called the TAR official a "Chinese puppet" and emphasised that the Dalai Lama is the overall representative of the Tibetan community and tradition.
Thousands in Kathmandu dressed as cows took part in the Gai Jatra festival, honoring those who died in the past year. The tradition helps souls reach heaven and includes music, drama, and family offerings. It is mainly observed by Newari and Tharu communities in Nepal.
Nepal is celebrating Janai Purnima, a festival where Hindu devotees perform ritual baths and tie sacred threads--"Janai" across the body and "Rakshya Bandhan" on the wrist. The festival honors traditions, offers protection, and includes fairs and special foods like Kwanti soup.
Assam's traditional weavers are embracing new technologies to boost income and preserve cultural heritage. By utilising new technologies, weavers are attempting to revitalise and showcase their traditional textiles on a global scale.
The CM also extended greetings on Raksha Bandhan and stated that the festival was a symbol of mutual affection, trust, further stating that the festival was associated to rich, cultural traditions and had a historical significance.
New Delhi [India], August 8: Every year, over 1.5 million students across India prepare for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)--the gateway to medical colleges in the country. For many, this journey is stressful, expensive, and overwhelming. Traditional coaching models often f
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 8: Acclaimed actor and sustainability advocate Bhumi Pednekar, along with her sister, lawyer-turned-entrepreneur Samiksha Pednekar, unveil Backbay a next-generation beverage brand that reimagines hydration for the modern Indian lifestyle. Rooted in wellne
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 7: As the country prepares to celebrate National Handloom Day, Taneira, a Tata product, reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding the nation's unparalleled textile heritage with the introduction of GI tagging on their offerings. Among the early adopters i
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 7: In a significant push for sustainable agriculture and farmer empowerment, The Art of Living's Sri Sri Institute of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Trust (AOL-SSIAST) signed two pivotal Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with National Cooperative O
The party has demanded that if VVPATs are unavailable, the elections must be conducted using traditional ballot papers to uphold transparency and public trust.
New Delhi [India], August 6: The book publishing ecosystem has long favored the few--those with literary networks, writing experience, or access to traditional publishers. For first-time authors, the path is cluttered with gatekeeping, confusing self-publishing platforms, rights loss, and an