Culture
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No entry fee at ASI monuments on April 18 due to World Heritage Day: Ministry of Culture
India | Apr 17, 2025, 10:19 PM ISTWorld Heritage Day is celebrated every year on 18th April to honour and protect cultural and natural heritage. Currently, there are 3,698 monuments and heritage sites under ASI protection across the country.
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After Mauritius, Guyana now Singapore hosts first-ever Bhojpuri show at National University | WATCH
World | Sep 08, 2024, 05:46 PM ISTThe Indian diaspora said that cultural activities are increasing like never before in Singapore as more and more artists are staging shows to promote rich languages and talents from India, while gaining global exposure from multi-national audiences.
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Air India's unique inflight safety video depicts India's vibrant culture | WATCH
Trending | Feb 24, 2024, 11:32 AM ISTInitially, the safety video will be accessible on Air India's A350 aircraft, an airline release stated. The A350 is the latest addition to Air India's extensive fleet of aircraft.
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G20 Culture Ministers' Meeting: PM Modi's video message to be played at Varanasi event today
India | Aug 26, 2023, 10:14 AM ISTG20 Culture Ministers' Meeting: The delegates had started arriving in the holy city from August 23 (Wednesday) and streets and ghats had been spruced up for the occasion. The CWG culminates with the Culture Ministers' Meeting on August 26.
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Want a deeper understanding of Buddhism? Here are six significant Buddhist sites in Asia
Travel | Apr 03, 2023, 04:00 PM ISTFrom Bodh Gaya to Borobudur Temple, here are six Buddhist sites for anyone looking for enlightenment and a deeper understanding of Buddhism.
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Shivaji Jayanti 2022: Date, history, significance of this day and and how to celebrate it
People | Feb 19, 2022, 10:28 AM ISTChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is the embodiment of bravery and the tales of his heroics are written about in history books. On his birth anniversary every year, Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated on February 19 in Maharashtra and at other places in the country.
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Basant Panchami 2022: What is the importance of wearing yellow colour on this day?
Books & Culture | Feb 03, 2022, 11:13 AM ISTBasant Panchami will be celebrated across India on February 5. It signals the change in season and the coming of spring. The day is marked by seeking the blessings of Goddess Saraswati and yellow colour has an important connection with this festival.
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China censors Brad Pitt's 'Fight Club', film's ending altered to show police as 'winners'
Trending | Jan 26, 2022, 02:10 PM ISTUpon release on China's streaming platform Tencent Video, the ending of filmmaker David Fincher's Fight Club was found to be altered. Netizens took to social media to react to censorship of the film's 'anti-establishment' stance.
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Janmashtami 2021: Amitabh Bachchan to Manish Malhotra, Bollywood celebrates birth of Lord Krishna
Celebrities | Aug 30, 2021, 06:51 PM ISTThe birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated as the festival of Janmashtami every year. Stay tuned to to know how Bollywood is celebrating the auspicious day!
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Chhath Day 3: Devotees offer 'sandhya arghya' to Sun God during sunset
Books & Culture | Nov 20, 2020, 05:44 PM ISTChhath Puja Sandhya Arghya: People go to a nearby water body, stand in the water and offer their respects to setting sun on the third day and rising sun on the fourth day. On the day of Surya Shashthi of Chhath Parva, we give you sunset timings in a few cities.
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Pictures -- Here's how Christmas was celebrated across the globe
World | Dec 26, 2019, 11:22 AM ISTHoliday season, beautifully lit marketplaces, cosy home bound gatherings, an extended palate and family unions is all that makes up Christmas. The pretty, good-vibe bound festival at the end of the 12-month cycle is always a great way to conclude the year.
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Festival to bring Kashmiri crafts, culture to Delhi
Lifestyle | Dec 16, 2019, 05:49 PM ISTThe event will present themes like "Sufism & Shaivism", "Art & Handicraft", "Bollywood & Performing Arts", and "Youth & Sports" to show the "positives" of the valley.
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Hanuman Jayanti 2019: History, Significance, Celebration, Shubh Muhurat and Puja Timings
Books & Culture | Apr 18, 2019, 10:29 PM ISTThis year, the festival of Hanuman Jayanti or Hanumath Jayanti to be celebrated on April 19. Read on to find out the history, significance, shubh muhrat and other things about this holy Hindu festival!
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Happy Navratri 2019 Day 1: Goddess Shailputri | Significance, Puja Vidhi, Mantra, Aarti and Stotra Path
Books & Culture | Apr 05, 2019, 08:20 PM ISTOn Navratri Day 1, Maa Shailputri is worshipped. Read more for Puja Vidhi, Kalash Sthapana, Maa Shailputri Mantra, Aarti, Stotra Path and everything!
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Republic Day 2019: When, Where and How to Book Republic Day Ticket Online
Books & Culture | Jan 24, 2019, 05:17 PM ISTRepublic Day 2019: Know When, Where and How to Book Republic Day Ticket Fast Online here!
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Happy Govardhan Puja 2018: Festival Date, Significance, Celebration, Puja and Muhurat Time
Books & Culture | Nov 08, 2018, 10:22 AM ISTHappy Govardhan Puja 2018: Know the date of the festival, its significance, how to celebrate it and what time to do puja to seek the blessings on this auspicious day.
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Diwali 2018: 5 interesting things about Ayodhya Deepotsav 2018 that will make mega celebration special
Books & Culture | Nov 06, 2018, 02:34 PM ISTAyodhya Deepotsav 2018: From lakhs of diyas ligting up on the Saryu ghats to artists performing from many countries; 5 interesting things about the event that will make mega celebration even more special.
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5 things you shouldn't be doing on Dhanteras festival
Books & Culture | Nov 01, 2018, 08:11 PM ISTDhanteras Festival 2018: There is a list of things that shouldn't be done or bought on Dhanteras. Read the story to know it!
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Celebrated author Ruskin Bond says you find more freedom for writers in India
Books & Culture | Oct 31, 2018, 05:30 PM ISTThe room on the roof, the night train at deoli, Delhi is not far and other notable stories are the works of renowned author -Ruskin Bond who believes that one finds more freedom for writers in India.
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8 Inspirational quotes of Indira Gandhi on her 34th death anniversary
People | Oct 31, 2018, 04:51 PM ISTIndira Gandhi was born on November 19, 1917 and died in 1984 when her life ended in an assassination.