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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.

Thadou Language Broadcast in Manipur

The public broadcaster has sought inputs for resuming live radio programming in the Thadou language from Akashvani Imphal, marking a notable development in Manipur’s post-conflict reconciliation efforts. The...

 January 5, 2026

World Braille Day Observed

World Braille Day is observed on 4 January to mark the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the French inventor of the Braille reading system. Braille is a tactile...

 January 5, 2026

IFFCO Sahitya Samman 2025 Awarded

Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has conferred the IFFCO Sahitya Samman 2025 on eminent Hindi writer Maitreyi Pushpa for her outstanding contribution to Hindi literature, especially her...

 January 3, 2026

Delhi Shabdotsav 2026 Begins

Delhi Shabdotsav 2026, a three-day literary and cultural festival, will be inaugurated at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi. The event brings together writers, thinkers, speakers and...

 January 3, 2026

Albert Ekka Brigade Marks Raising Day

The Albert Ekka Brigade observed its 56th Raising Day at Agartala Military Station with solemn ceremonies, recalling its role in the 1971 India-Pakistan war from the Tripura sector....

 January 2, 2026

First Jallikattu 2026 Approved in Pudukkottai

The Tamil Nadu government has approved the first Jallikattu event of 2026 at Thatchankurichi village in Pudukkottai district on 3 January. This marks the formal start of the...

 January 2, 2026

Khelo India Youth Games 2025

The Khelo India Youth Games commenced on May 4, 2025. This year marks the first time Bihar hosts this prestigious event. The games will run until May 15....

 May 6, 2025

Sotheby’s Auction of Sacred Buddhist Relics Halted

The Indian Ministry of Culture intervened to halt the auction of sacred Buddhist relics by Sotheby’s Hong Kong. The relics are artefacts excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa, which...

 May 6, 2025

UNESCO Recognises Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra

UNESCO added the manuscripts of the Bhagavad Gita and Bharata’s Natyashastra to its Memory of the World Register. This recognition celebrates India's rich cultural heritage. Prime Minister Narendra...

 April 19, 2025

Uttarakhand’s Adarsh Sanskrit Village Programme Launched

The Uttarakhand government has recently approved the Adarsh Sanskrit Village Programme. This initiative aims to promote Sanskrit as the second official language of the state. It targets one...

 April 18, 2025

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