Tradition encompasses the customs and practices passed down through generations. It shapes identity and community values. In India, tradition influences festivals, rituals, and art forms. It plays a crucial role in social cohesion. Traditions can vary widely across regions. They reflect the diverse cultural heritage of the country. Understanding tradition helps appreciate the richness of Indian history and society.
The hill region surrounding Kalinjar Fort in Banda has been declared a National Geo-Heritage Site by the Geological Survey of India. The recognition marks the area’s rare geological...
India has launched the Gyan Bharatam Mission under the Ministry of Culture to survey, document, conserve, digitise and make manuscripts accessible across the country. The mission covers manuscripts...
A two-day Aadi Parab festival has begun in Raipur, bringing together tribal artists and communities from several states. The event marks tribal culture, heritage, cuisine, costumes, crafts, and...
The Musi river rejuvenation project in Hyderabad has identified several historic landmarks for possible integration into a heritage tourism network. The plan covers a 55-km river corridor and...
Roopkund Lake is a high-altitude glacial lake in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, famous for the human skeletons found around its icy shores. Situated at about 5,020 metres between Trishul...
Gyan Bharatam is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Culture launched under Union Budget 2025-26 to unearth, safeguard and preserve India’s manuscript heritage. The initiative is supported...
India is observing National Safety Day on 4 March 2026 to promote accident prevention, workplace safety, and a stronger culture of safety across industries and public life. The...
The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel INSV Kaundinya will be ceremonially flagged into Mumbai Harbour on 02 March 2026. The event marks the successful completion of her maiden overseas...
Jammu and Kashmir created history by winning its first-ever Ranji Trophy title, defeating Karnataka in the final at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium. The team dominated the match from...
The University of Jammu is set to host the third edition of its flagship multi-genre youth festival, Goonj 2026. The two-day event brings together students, faculty and teaching...
