The program aims to highlight the roots of the land of culture, heritage, architectural magnificence and unsung heroes of India's youngest state, which is celebrating its 8th anniversary this year.
From Beijing to Nanjing and Shanghai to Yangzhou, cities, big and small, are still in the grip of celebratory mood, with ubiquitous five-star red national flags dotting the streets, hanging on lamp posts, and giant decorative pieces themed on 70 years adorning traffic intersections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present at International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations on June 21 at a function at Ranchi in Jharkhand, where approximately 30,000 people are expected to participate, an official said on Saturday.
Earlier in the day, the BJP staged protests asking the authorities to drop the event.
The parade will be followed by an air display and acrobatics by the Air Force's various aircraft, including Jaguar, Bison, MiG-29, Mirage-2000 and SU-30 MKI fighter jets and Rudra helicoptors.
During his speech, PM Modi highlighted that India has never been an aggressor and that religious thoughts born in India have always been considerate of others. Indian religions are inclusive and tolerant, the PM said at the event in New Delhi.
Celebrities and commoners unite to mark the beginning of International Yoga Day 2017, which coincides with Summer Solistice, the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.
Shraddha Kapoor is very close to her team and she often calls them her extended family. She recently proved that her team is indeed no less than a family for her.
United Nations: To commemorate the second International Day of Yoga on June 21, Indian peacekeepers serving in UN missions, participants from about 100 nationalities and top UN diplomats will join the celebrations. Thousands of people
Nagpur: Nagpur today burst into celebrations soon after the news of Devendra Fadnavis's election to be the first BJP chief minister of Maharashtra reached here.At a meeting in Mumbai, the 44-year-old legislator from Nagpur South
Mathura: The famous Dwarkadheesh Temple in the land of Lord Krishna reverberated with sounds of conch, bells and vedic hymns as Janmashtami celebrations began there on Sunday. "Milk, curd, honey, 'khandsari' and ghee was used
Hyderabad: TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao today took over as the first Chief Minister of Telangana as the stroke of midnight hour heralded its birth as the 29th state of the Union, capping decades of
New Delhi: Celebrations erupted in the national capital and other parts of the country as Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister this evening with BJP workers and supporters distributing sweets and setting off
New Delhi: Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The 15th day of the new year is
New Delhi: Waving brooms - AAP's election symbol- and placards, jubilant supporters of the party today converged outside its office in large numbers after its impressive performance in the Delhi Assembly election. The activists chanted
Hyderabad: With the union cabinet Thursday approving bill for formation of Telangana state, celebrations broke out in Hyderabad and other parts of the region.As the news broke about the cabinet approving draft Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan carries on the tradition of inviting media on his birthday this year too. He turns 48 Saturday, and has planned a sit-down gathering with jounalists at his home.Shah Rukh
Patna: Claiming that the UPA government has rejected the special status demand for Bihar as it did not figure on the Raghuram Rajan panel's agenda, the RJD supremo Lalu Prasad mocked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
Coimbatore: Sarang, the helicopter display team in the 43rd Wing Air Force, Sulur, near here, would display their skill at the annual Air Force Day Celebration scheduled at Delhi on October eight.The team, with four
New Delhi: The holy month of Ramadan is being observed across the world by Muslims, which involves month-long fasting during the daytime. Ramadan began with a special prayer service in the mosques known as 'Taravi'.
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