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Phulkari Punjabi Dress: Cherish A Timeless Heritage Perfect For Lohri Celebrations
Discover the vibrant world of Phulkari Punjabi dress, its rich history, cultural significance, and how it adds charm to festive occasions like Lohri.
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National And International Events In December 2024: Complete List Of Important Days
December is filled with festivities, holidays, and commemorations, making it a time for cultural observance and historical reflection.
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5 Holiday Foods From Around The World That Will Make You Want To Travel
Get ready to indulge in holiday flavours from around the globe! From Frances festive Buche de Noel to Japans symbolic soba noodles, each dish brings its own unique cultural traditions to your festive table.
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Hanuman Jayanti: History, Significance And Other Things To Know
Throughout India and in many countries around the world, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with great fervour and devotion. The festivities are marked by colourful processions, cultural performances and the sharing of prasad.
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"Year Of The Dragon": 10 Facts About Chinese New Year 2024
Chinese New Year is one of the most important and culturally significant festivals marked with great pomp and zeal by Chinese communities across the world.
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National Youth Day 2024: Importance, Significance, And Historical Background
The National Youth Day is being celebrated on January 12 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. It's a day to recognize the role and potential of young people in shaping the nation's future, drawing inspiration from Vivekananda's
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53 Bags Of Human Remains Found In Mexico. Search Started Due To A Dog
As applause rang out at a nearby international arts festival, Bibiana Mendoza unearthed human remains from a clandestine grave in a Mexican region where prosperity, culture, and cartel violence converge.
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Porsche 911 Speedster Concept Revealed At Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2018
The Goodwood Festival Of Speeds brings together the best of the motoring world and car culture from the past, present and the future. Keeping up with the same philosophy, Porsche has revealed the 911 Speedster Concept at Goodwood 2018, which celebrates the iconic German manufacturer's 70th anniversary. The new Porsche 911 Speedster Concept pays hom...
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UK Town To Be Amritsar's Twin City In Memory Of Maharaja Duleep Singh
A small UK town in the East Anglia region of England will become the twin city of Amritsar as it celebrates the 125th death anniversary of Maharaja Duleep Singh, the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, with a two-week-long Punjabi festival.
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International Kolkata Book Fair 2018: Date, Venue And Highlights
The 42nd edition of the International Kolkata Book Fair 2018 will be inaugurated today by Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and France's Minister of Culture and Communication Francoise Nyssen. The fair, touted to be world's largest attended book fair, will be open for public from January 31 and will continue till February 11. The venue for the ...
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As Saudi Arabia Eases Controls On Culture And Entertainment, Artists Dream And Worry
The government of this ultraconservative kingdom has lately become a tireless patron of the arts, sponsoring concerts by Western performers such as New Age artist Yanni and promoting comic festivals and book fairs. Cinemas, banned for decades, are set to open soon.
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Christmas 2017: Lights And Celebrations Around The Globe
The big tree all decorated and lit up, the sound of carols in the air; the dinner feast with wine and plum cakes, Christmas is here. The day that marks the birth of Jesus Christ and is celebrated across varied cultures of the world differently based on religious practices and superstitions. Like every other festival, a major part of Christmas is ge...
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10 Foods That Will Bring You Good Luck in the New Year
Good food can not only keep you satisfied and happy but also bring lots of good luck. According to Chinese and Thai traditions and many other cultures around the world, eating certain foods is known to turn your fate around.
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'Vanakkam!' Tweets Justin Trudeau After Attending A Tamil Street Fest In Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined over 2,00,000 people in Toronto at the biggest Tamil diaspora festival that showcased Tamil culture, heritage and cuisine.
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Give Action Plan On Restoring Yamuna Floodplains: Green Body To DDA
The National Green Tribunal today directed the DDA to submit an action plan with regard to restoring Yamuna floodplains where the Art of Living's World Cultural Festival was held last year.
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Phulkari Punjabi Dress: Cherish A Timeless Heritage Perfect For Lohri Celebrations
Discover the vibrant world of Phulkari Punjabi dress, its rich history, cultural significance, and how it adds charm to festive occasions like Lohri.
-
National And International Events In December 2024: Complete List Of Important Days
December is filled with festivities, holidays, and commemorations, making it a time for cultural observance and historical reflection.
-
5 Holiday Foods From Around The World That Will Make You Want To Travel
Get ready to indulge in holiday flavours from around the globe! From Frances festive Buche de Noel to Japans symbolic soba noodles, each dish brings its own unique cultural traditions to your festive table.
-
Hanuman Jayanti: History, Significance And Other Things To Know
Throughout India and in many countries around the world, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with great fervour and devotion. The festivities are marked by colourful processions, cultural performances and the sharing of prasad.
-
"Year Of The Dragon": 10 Facts About Chinese New Year 2024
Chinese New Year is one of the most important and culturally significant festivals marked with great pomp and zeal by Chinese communities across the world.
-
National Youth Day 2024: Importance, Significance, And Historical Background
The National Youth Day is being celebrated on January 12 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. It's a day to recognize the role and potential of young people in shaping the nation's future, drawing inspiration from Vivekananda's
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53 Bags Of Human Remains Found In Mexico. Search Started Due To A Dog
As applause rang out at a nearby international arts festival, Bibiana Mendoza unearthed human remains from a clandestine grave in a Mexican region where prosperity, culture, and cartel violence converge.
-
Porsche 911 Speedster Concept Revealed At Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2018
The Goodwood Festival Of Speeds brings together the best of the motoring world and car culture from the past, present and the future. Keeping up with the same philosophy, Porsche has revealed the 911 Speedster Concept at Goodwood 2018, which celebrates the iconic German manufacturer's 70th anniversary. The new Porsche 911 Speedster Concept pays hom...
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UK Town To Be Amritsar's Twin City In Memory Of Maharaja Duleep Singh
A small UK town in the East Anglia region of England will become the twin city of Amritsar as it celebrates the 125th death anniversary of Maharaja Duleep Singh, the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, with a two-week-long Punjabi festival.
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International Kolkata Book Fair 2018: Date, Venue And Highlights
The 42nd edition of the International Kolkata Book Fair 2018 will be inaugurated today by Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and France's Minister of Culture and Communication Francoise Nyssen. The fair, touted to be world's largest attended book fair, will be open for public from January 31 and will continue till February 11. The venue for the ...
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As Saudi Arabia Eases Controls On Culture And Entertainment, Artists Dream And Worry
The government of this ultraconservative kingdom has lately become a tireless patron of the arts, sponsoring concerts by Western performers such as New Age artist Yanni and promoting comic festivals and book fairs. Cinemas, banned for decades, are set to open soon.
-
Christmas 2017: Lights And Celebrations Around The Globe
The big tree all decorated and lit up, the sound of carols in the air; the dinner feast with wine and plum cakes, Christmas is here. The day that marks the birth of Jesus Christ and is celebrated across varied cultures of the world differently based on religious practices and superstitions. Like every other festival, a major part of Christmas is ge...
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10 Foods That Will Bring You Good Luck in the New Year
Good food can not only keep you satisfied and happy but also bring lots of good luck. According to Chinese and Thai traditions and many other cultures around the world, eating certain foods is known to turn your fate around.
-
'Vanakkam!' Tweets Justin Trudeau After Attending A Tamil Street Fest In Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined over 2,00,000 people in Toronto at the biggest Tamil diaspora festival that showcased Tamil culture, heritage and cuisine.
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Give Action Plan On Restoring Yamuna Floodplains: Green Body To DDA
The National Green Tribunal today directed the DDA to submit an action plan with regard to restoring Yamuna floodplains where the Art of Living's World Cultural Festival was held last year.