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Ayurvedic Manuscript Transliteration Workshop in Kerala

A 15-day transliteration capacity-building workshop on Ayurvedic manuscripts was completed in Kerala to support the preservation and research-based revival of India’s classical medical heritage. The programme was organised...

 January 28, 2026

K. Pajanivel Gets Padma Shri for Silambam

Silambam exponent K. Pajanivel of Puducherry has been conferred with the Padma Shri for his contribution to traditional martial arts. The honour recognises his long work in preserving,...

 January 27, 2026

Lakkundi Excavations Reveal Neolithic Relics

Lakkundi in Karnataka’s Gadag district has emerged as archaeological site after excavations near the Kote Veerabhadreshwar temple uncovered relics dating back to the Neolithic period. The discovery has...

 January 27, 2026

Parbati Giri Birth Centenary Observed

Parbati Giri’s birth centenary was marked with tribute and renewed attention on her role in India’s freedom struggle and post-independence social service. She is remembered as a lesser-known...

 January 26, 2026

National Paralympic Powerlifting Championship

India’s sporting landscape has seen major growth in the past decade, with para sports gaining greater visibility, institutional support, and public recognition. The National Paralympic Powerlifting Championship reflects...

 January 21, 2026

Durban’s Umbilo Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam Faces Financial Crisis

The 151-year-old Umbilo Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam in Durban, South Africa, is facing a severe financial crisis amid allegations of fraud and a pending bill of more than half...

 January 20, 2026

Padmapani Award Announced for Ilaiyaraaja

The prestigious Padmapani Award of the 11th Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival has been announced for veteran music composer Ilaiyaraaja. The honour recognises his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema,...

 January 20, 2026

Bagurumba Dwhou 2026 Celebrated in Guwahati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in Bagurumba Dwhou 2026 at Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati, a major cultural event showcasing Bodo heritage. The programme featured a synchronised performance by more...

 January 19, 2026

2nd Global Buddhist Summit 2026

The International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, will organise the 2nd Global Buddhist Summit on 24 and 25 January 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New...

 January 19, 2026

Spituk Gustor Festival Begins in Ladakh

The two-day annual monastic festival of Spituk Monastery, known as Spituk Gustor, began in Ladakh. It follows a week of prayers and rituals dedicated to divine blessings for...

 January 17, 2026

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