Lucknow: Lucknow witnessed a mesmerizing literary evening at Universal Booksellers as Padma Shri awardee and renowned folk singer Malini Awasthi engaged in an interactive discussion about her debut book, Chandan Kivaad. The event, coincided with her birthday, adding to the celebratory spirit. Joining her in the discussion were eminent litterateur Yatindra Mishra and senior journalist Ashutosh Shukla. The conversation seamlessly intertwined literature, music, and cultural heritage, making it a truly enriching experience for the audience. Malini Awasthi, known for popularizing folk music across India, has now stepped into the literary…
Read MoreTag: Indian culture
Foundation Day of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram Celebrated at Raj Bhavan
Lucknow, February 20, 2025 – The Foundation Day of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram was celebrated at Raj Bhavan under the chairmanship of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel. The event showcased the rich cultural heritage, religious beliefs, and natural beauty of both states through a special documentary screening, cultural performances, and exhibitions. Encouraging the artists and participants, Governor Patel emphasized that India’s cultural diversity is its greatest strength. She stated that such events promote the exchange of traditions and strengthen national unity. She praised the vibrant culture of Arunachal Pradesh and…
Read MoreUttar Pradesh Ministers Promote Mahakumbh 2025 in Gujarat
Lucknow/Ahmedabad: The Uttar Pradesh government is ramping up efforts to make the Maha Kumbh 2025, set to take place in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26, a grand and divine event. Urban Development and Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma and Minister of State for Vocational Education (Independent Charge) Kapil Dev Agarwal took the campaign to Ahmedabad, where they invited the people of Gujarat to attend the Mahakumbh through a press conference, road show, and dialogue program. During their interaction with media, public representatives, dignitaries, and social workers at the…
Read MoreDividing Kukis and Meiteis against fabric of India – Bimol Akoijam
Imphal: A Bimol Akoijam, the Congress candidate for the Lok Sabha election, said that dividing Kukis and Meiteis geographically in the violent state of Manipur in the name of “safety” is against the “very idea” of India and need to be denounced from left to right. According to Akoijam, an assistant professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University’s School of Social Sciences, the two groups will have to coexist and cooperate as long as they are both citizens of the nation. The 57-year-old Akoijam’s remarks coincided with calls for a separate government…
Read More