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"Bhaitika" brings together siblings from Burma and Nepal
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ramesh Gautam celebrated Bhaitika, the final day of Tihar, in Nepal for the first time. Sisters adorned brothers with seven-colored tika and garlands, praying for their well-being, while brothers gave gifts. The festival, also called Yama Panchak or Yama Dwitiya, strengthens sibling bonds an
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India must build tech depth and cut costs to stay export-competitive: GTRI
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As the global economy slows and trade dynamics shift, India must shift focus from traditional export strategies to building long-term competitiveness through technology, cost efficiency, and domestic capability, says Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) founder Ajay Srivastava today.
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Tripura Governor welcomes Goa Governor in Agartala
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to Rajbhawan, the visiting Goa Governor was received with traditional hospitality at the Raj Bhavan. The officials from the Governor's Secretariat and senior state government representatives were also present during the welcome ceremony.
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India eye history as it hosts 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championshi
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India has been the traditional powerhouse in the South Asian circuit, having topped the 2008 Kochi edition with 57 medals (24 gold, 19 silver, and 14 bronze). The Ranchi championship marks the return of this prestigious event after more than a decade, and India will look to build on its rich
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Himachal CM extends greetings on Bhai Dooj festival
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Chief Minister urged the people of the state to strengthen family bonds and brotherhood while wishing everyone happiness, good health and prosperity.
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers prayers on Govardhan Puja, highlights cow prot
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking on the significance of the occasion, the Chief Minister said Govardhan Puja symbolises harmony between humans, animals and nature. He noted that the festival serves as a reminder of the importance of staying connected to traditions, culture, and the environment.
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"Blaming Diwali, Hindus and Sanatanis for Delhi's Pollution is a sin": Del
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is trying to prove that "Deepawali, Hindus and Sanatanis are responsible for Delhi's pollution," adding that it is "a sin" to link the festival to the city's air quality crisis.
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"AAP blaming Diwali for Delhi pollution to appease select vote bank", alle
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of scapegoating Diwali for the capital's rising pollution levels, alleging that the opposition's narrative is a ploy to appease a "particular vote bank" by pushing for a ban on the festival's t
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US Congressmen Krishnamoorthi, Fitzpatrick introduce bipartisan resolution
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
US Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Brian Fitzpatrick on Tuesday (local time) introduced a bipartisan resolution in the US House of Representatives to recognise the religious and historical significance of Diwali, which began on October 20.
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Yogi Adityanath says ended Eid Milan tradition at UP CM's residence to mai
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that he decided to end the Eid Milan tradition at CM's residence to adhere to the secular status of country.
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"Had praying to Goddess Lakshmi made one rich, India wouldn't be poor": Sw
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Rashtriya Shoshit Samaj Party president Swami Prasad Maurya on Tuesday stirred debate with his remarks questioning the practical impact of worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on poverty alleviation. Citing widespread poverty and unemployment in the country, Maurya stated that if prayers alone cou
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Dhami village stone-pelting fair keeps 400-year-old tradition alive; young
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a rare blend of history, devotion, and cultural heritage, the villagers of Dhami, a small, picturesque settlement about 40 kilometres from Shimla, gathered on Tuesday to celebrate their centuries-old Stone-Pelting Fair, a ritual that has survived nearly four centuries.
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