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More than a biopic: Bhaimon Da tracks the arc of Assamese film history
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More than a biopic: 'Bhaimon Da' tracks the arc of Assamese film history

Munin Barua's life story is so deeply ingrained with the evolution of Assamese cinema that telling one is, in effect, telling the other
Ban on videos, reels, colours in Govind Devji Temple during Holi celebrations
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Ban on videos, reels, colours in Govind Devji Temple during Holi celebrations

Jaipur, March 13: Jaipur's historic Govind Devji Temple has announced special guidelines for Holi celebrations, restricting video-making, reels, and the use of colours inside the temple premises. Devotees will only be allowed to have darshan of Thakurji on Holi and on Dhulandi on March 14, with...
India and Thailand celebrate cultural ties in Bangkok
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India and Thailand celebrate cultural ties in Bangkok

Bangkok, Feb 15: In a unique display of Indo-Thai cultural richness, the Embassy of India in Bangkok organised Khon dance and Sitar recital celebrating the cultural ties of both nations. The event was a part of SAMVAD-IV, which is held in Thailand. The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Embassy of...
Manipuri film ‘Joseph’s Son’ wins Best Film in 1st edition of Guwahati Asian Film Festival 2025
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Manipuri film ‘Joseph’s Son’ wins Best Film in 1st edition of Guwahati Asian...

Organised at the Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio, Guwahati from February 7-9, the event witnessed participation of top filmmakers, film enthusiasts, creators, & industry professionals
Proper representation of NE crucial, especially in writing phase: Bokshi director
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Proper representation of NE crucial, especially in writing phase: Bokshi...

Bhargav Saikia’s directorial ‘Bokshi’, recently premiered at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam & is a visceral supernatural horror
German Centre Goethe-Zentrum to host Tabla Jugalbandi honouring Ustad Zakir Hussain
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German Centre Goethe-Zentrum to host Tabla Jugalbandi honouring Ustad Zakir...

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29: The Goethe-Zentrum, a German cultural centre in Thiruvananthapuram, is set to host a special Tabla Jugalbandi at the Goethe Amphitheatre here on February 6. The event will pay homage to the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away in December last year...
Indian Army collaborates with Manipuri women to weave a new, resilient future
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Indian Army collaborates with Manipuri women to weave a new, resilient future

Imphal, Jan 29: Manipur’s rich cultural heritage is intricately entwined with the threads of its iconic handwoven textiles and the Indian Army along with Aseem Foundation is using this age-old tradition to bind society and weave unity in the trouble torn state. For centuries, Manipur’s skilled...
Raghav Chadha urges Centre to cap skyrocketing airfares for Maha Kumbh pilgrims
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Raghav Chadha urges Centre to cap skyrocketing airfares for Maha Kumbh pilgrims

New Delhi, Jan 28: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP, Raghav Chadha on Tuesday criticised airlines for hiking fares during the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, urging the Centre to take immediate action to make air travel affordable for pilgrims.In a video message, Chadha expressed his concern,...
Bike rally flagged off to promote cultural heritage of Sikkim
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Bike rally flagged off to promote cultural heritage of Sikkim's Maghey Mela

Gangtok, Jan 3: To promote the cultural heritage of Sikkim's Makar Sankranti or Maghey Mela, Zoom-Salghari Assembly constituency MLA Madan Cintury flagged off a bike rally at the Jorethang Football Stadium on Friday. The officials said the bike rally, an initiative by the Makar Sankranti or Maghe...
Kashmir
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Kashmir's patron saint and stir over omitted school lesson

Srinagar/New Delhi, Dec 30: When cultural heritage is sought to be safeguarded, the traditional values that instil catholicity and inclusiveness might be expected to be light houses standing amid rough waves but quite the contrary nearly happened in Kashmir. The mere gesture spoke volumes and drew...
Madras Music Academy restrained from presenting award to TM Krishna in MS Subbulakshmis name
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Madras Music Academy restrained from presenting award to TM Krishna in MS...

Chennai, Nov 19: The Madras High Court on Tuesday restrained the Madras Music Academy from presenting the Sangita Kalanidhi M. S. Subbulakshmi Award to celebrated musician T. M. Krishna. This year, the Sangita Kalanidhi Award has been conferred upon T. M. Krishna in recognition of his sustained...
Kashis Dev Deepawali to pay tributes to Tata, celebrate women empowerment
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Kashi's Dev Deepawali to pay tributes to Tata, celebrate women empowerment

New Delhi, Nov 15: The grand Dev Deepawali of Kashi will be celebrated on Friday and all the 84 ghats will be illuminated with 17 lakh diyas (earthen lamps). This time the diyas decorating the ghats will be dedicated to women empowerment, and tributes will also be paid to the iconic late...
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