Art & Culture

01 Dec

Namdapha Butterfly Festival 2025: A Festivity of Vibrant Colours, Preservation, and Community

Sonakshi SarkarArt & Culture

The 8th Namdapha Butterfly Festival, held from 26–28 November in Miao Circle, Changlang district, was a vibrant celebration of biodiversity, drawing participants from various Indian states and rekindling local connections to nature. The event transformed the forests into an educational hub where scientists, students, villagers, and conservationists celebrated the ecological richness of Namdapha National Park, home to over 600 butterfly species. Attendees learned about the intricate relationships between butterflies and their habitats, strengthening local pride in the park's biodiversity. The festival highlighted scientific collaboration, marked by the inauguration of a new forest camp by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests,…

03 Jul

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha Inaugurates Kharchi Mela 2025

Purbalee DuttaArt & Culture, North East

In the midst of rigorous security and significant preparations, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha officially opened the renowned Kharchi Mela in Khayerpur on Thursday. This year’s edition focuses on environmental awareness and digital safety. Drawing over 20 lakh visitors, it honors the Chaturdasha Devata and is now attracting global attention, with delegates from Nepal and Bhutan joining. A key feature is the launch of a Plastic Waste Segregation Centre, promoting eco-friendly practices and generating local jobs. Calling it a blend of tradition and progress, CM Saha highlighted the mela’s significance. Public safety measures, including medical and emergency teams, are…

09 Nov

Government pledges ₹3.5 lakh crore for tribal welfare at Guwahati festival

SayanArt & Culture, AssamAadi Mahotsav

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram officially opened the eight-day National Tribal Festival, known as "Purvottar Aadi Mahotsav," in Guwahati, Assam, on November 8. Organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), the festival celebrates the diverse tribal cultures, crafts, cuisines, and commerce across the country. The event, taking place at the Veterinary College Playground in Khanapara, will continue until November 15. More than 200 tribal artisans and artists from across India are participating, presenting a rich variety of traditional arts, crafts, textiles, jewelry, and food. The festival…

08 Nov

28th Wangala festival concludes with vibrant cultural celebrations

SayanArt & Culture, Assam, FestivalCulture, Festival

The 28th edition of the Wangala Festival, organized by the Karbi Anglong A’chik Cultural Society (KAACS), took place from November 5 to November 7 at the Rajendra Memorial LP School playground in West Karbi Anglong. Despite heavy rain on Wednesday evening, the festival concluded successfully. On the final day, local MLA Rupsing Teron attended as the chief guest and praised the festival for fostering unity within the community. He highlighted that the event not only united the Garo people but also attracted neighboring communities, including Karbis, Tiwas, Nepalis, and Bodos, symbolizing the region's diversity. He described the twin districts as…

06 Jul

Indian Naval Band Collaborates with Ladakhi Band Da Shuks for remarkable Performance

Business CorrespondentArt & Culture

The Indian Naval band recently joined hands with the Ladakhi band Da Shuks for a joint performance in Ladakh. Individuals of the Naval band have been busy in painstaking practice scheduled with local musicians since a month for this unique cultural collaboration. The program displayed the harmonious mixture of traditional Ladakhi music and the melodies of the Indian Naval band, marking a captivating musical experience for the audience. This initiative has been taken to upgrade the relationship between the Indian Navy and the local community in Ladakh, also ensuring to learn the cultural activities of the state. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1676918677206343680?t=lZA626EVo8UHNYDo2OaTcA&s=19

10 Jun

Popular Bharatanatyam Guru Sri Ganeshan Dies After Collapsing On Stage During Performance

Business CorrespondentArt & Culture

Popular Bharatanatyam Guru Sri Ganeshan collapsed and breathed his last on the stage during an event in Bhubaneswar on Friday eve. Immediately the 60 yr old artist was taken to the hospital where he was declared dead by doctors. "He collapsed on the stage and was rushed to a Hospital in Bhubaneswar, where doctors declared him dead," Organiser, Jagabandhu Jena informed. "It was the final evening of the Jayadev Samaroha. An eminent Bharatnatyam guru from Malaysia, Sri Ganeshan came to the event. He came to the stage to light the lamp and while on the main stage, he collapsed. Then…

03 Jan

For Jains, Sammed Shikharji in Jharkhand’s Parasnath Hills is a revered destination for pilgrimage

editorArt & Culture

A sizable nationwide demonstration by members of the religion community was conducted to the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government’s proposal to designate Sammed Shikharji as a business destination. For Jains, Sammed Shikharji in Jharkhand’s Parasnath Hills could be a revered destination for journey. India Gate in urban center, that attracts tourists on Jan one, witnessed a major religion community protest.After the Jharkhand government declared Sammed Shikharji as a tourer destination, the argument round the shrine has been escalating for weeks. Madhya Pradesh’s religion community protested the selection earlier by taking to the streets. Former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath…

02 Jan

Other places of interest in the city that is often referred to as the gateway to the Northeast

editorArt & Culture

A night once individuals bid farewell to 2022 and welcome the year 2023 with elegance and gaiety across Guwahati, they crowded temples to hunt blessing of the deities in larg numbers on Sunday. Not solely temples, individuals crowded in larg numbers at alternative places of interest within the town that's usually mentioned because the entree to the Northeast.Meanwhile, an enormous crowd was additionally witnessed at Northbrook Gate on the banks of watercourse river close to Sukreswar stairs. Visiting the large structure wasn't everybody’s initial time experimenting. Some loved the wonder of British people era monument, some selected to require a…

31 Dec

The ‘Dhanu Yatra’ festival

editorArt & Culture

The ‘Dhanu Yatra’ competition, the biggest alfresco theatre competition began when a spot of 2 years, in Bargarh at the Odisha. The colourful Dhanu Yatra is related to the culture of Odisha. The competition is being command from Dec 27 to Jan 6 2023. Many artists from a 130 cultural troupes from across the country are scheduled to perform throughout the competition. Around 3,000 artistes of a 130 cultural troupes from across the country is taking part within the competition. However, Kansa is that the central attraction of the Dhanu Yatra.The Dhanu Yatra was started when the gathering season of the year 1947-48, simply…

26 Dec

The festival aims to promote the North East region’s diverse life, culture, traditions, and tourism & Micro Small and Medium Enterprises

editorArt & Culture

The 10th Edition of the North East competition began at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium of India. The competition aims to market the North East region’s various life, culture, traditions, and commercial enterprise. Small little and Medium Enterprises Minister Narayan Rane inaugurated the MSME Exhibition at the North East competition.The last 2 editions were control in Guwahati during a hybrid model because of rising Covid within the metropolis. Since its origination in 2013, this competition has contributed loads in promoting commercial enterprise within the North eastern states.The competition can offer a chance to entrepreneurs from North East regions particularly girls and…