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Red Fort Rehearsals Set the Stage for India’s 80th Independence Day
From ceremonial drills and a 21-gun salute to the first official rendition of Vande Mataram from the Red Fort ramparts, preparations are underway for...
Udaipur’s Hariyali Amavasya Mela: A 125-Year-Old Monsoon Tradition Comes Alive
As the monsoon paints Udaipur in shades of green, the city is preparing to welcome one of its most cherished seasonal traditions, the Hariyali...
Hariyali Amavasya: When the Monsoon Turns Into a Festival of Greenery, Faith and Renewal
When the monsoon washes the earth clean and the landscape turns green, India celebrates a festival that brings together nature, faith and community. Hariyali...
International Youth Day 2026: Why the World’s Young People Matter More Than Ever
Every year on August 12, the world observes International Youth Day, a United Nations observance dedicated to highlighting the challenges, opportunities and contributions of...
World Elephant Day: The Giants We Share Our Forests With
There is something about an elephant that makes us stop and look.Perhaps it is their enormous presence. Perhaps it is the quiet way they...
Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 Begins: Bring the Tricolour Home, Celebrate India’s Spirit of Freedom
As India moves closer to its 80th Independence Day, the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign has begun across the country, inviting citizens to bring...
World Biofuel Day: Exploring a Cleaner Path to Energy
Every year on August 10, World Biofuel Day is observed to highlight the importance of biofuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels. The...
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples~ Celebrating Cultures, Rights and Living Traditions
Every year on August 9, the world observes the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, recognising the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of...
Nagasaki Day: Remembering the Victims and the Price of Nuclear War
Every year on August 9, the world observes Nagasaki Day to remember the victims of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in Japan in 1945...
August Kranti: The Call That Shook the British Empire
On 8 August 1942, at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay (now Mumbai), India took one of the most decisive steps towards freedom. The...
Quit India Movement: The ‘Do or Die’ Call That Changed India’s Freedom Struggle
Every year, August 8 and 9 hold a special place in India's freedom struggle. In 1942, these two days marked the beginning of one...
International Cat Day: Celebrating the Quiet Companions Who Have Captured Our Hearts
Every year on August 8, cat lovers around the world celebrate International Cat Day, a day dedicated to appreciating one of humanity's oldest and...
The Threads of India: Exploring the Country’s Most Famous Handlooms
India’s textile heritage is as diverse as its landscape. From the shimmering silk of Banaras to the delicate Jamdani of Bengal, the golden Muga...
National Handloom Day: India’s Living Weave of Heritage, Women’s Power and Global Reach
Every thread tells a story. Every motif carries a memory. And behind every handwoven fabric is a skilled artisan whose hands have preserved a...
National Handloom Day 2026: Date, Theme, History, Significance and Government Initiatives
National Handloom Day 2026 will be celebrated across India on Friday, August 7, 2026, to honour the country's rich handloom heritage, recognise the contribution...