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Recipes to try out this Makar Sankranti
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Recipes to try out this Makar Sankranti

New Delhi, Jan 14: One of the festivals that is most widely observed in the nation is Makar Sankranti. And if you look around, you'll see that every region celebrates the day with a different custom and meal. So, here is a list of Makar Sankranti recipes: Karela Seekh Kebab Ingredients: ...
Five new year resolutions you can make in 2023
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Five new year resolutions you can make in 2023

Guwahati, Dec 28: New Year's resolutions can be a helpful way to set goals and improve your life. Here are five potential resolutions you could consider making in 2023:1. Improve your physical health: This could involve setting goals such as losing weight, eating a healthier diet, or getting regular...
Guwahati girl Kismat Bano wins Bismillah Khan award
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Guwahati girl Kismat Bano wins Bismillah Khan award

Guwahati, Nov 28: Sangeet Natak Akademi, the national academy of music, dance, and drama, and the apex body of performing arts in the country, in the meeting of its General Council held in the first week of November 2022 in New Delhi selected 102 (including three joint awards) artistes of India who...
Indian-American in 2022 National Book Awards shortlist
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Indian-American in 2022 National Book Awards shortlist

New York, Oct 9: Indian-American author Sarah Thankam Mathews is among the finalists for the 2022 National Book Awards, which will be announced on November 16 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Mathews' debut novel 'All This Could Be Different', is listed in the fiction category and tells...
What to prepare for Durga Puja?
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What to prepare for Durga Puja?

New Delhi, Oct 5: Indian festivals are authentic to the country's aesthetic culture and traditions; people have indelible memories and attachments to them. While different parts of India celebrate festivals like Navratri and Durga Puja, their spirit is the same. Sharing a festive feast across the...
The 9 forms of Goddess Durga
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The 9 forms of Goddess Durga

New Delhi, Oct 3: Navratri is a nine-day festival in which nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. It is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by Hindus all across India with great fervour. Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri are celebrated widely. People in different parts of the...
Reviving the Dhaki tradition with live performances
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Reviving the 'Dhaki' tradition with live performances

New Delhi, Oct 3: Dhaki also known as Bengal's traditional drummers, are now a disappearing breed of entertainers who are known for playing live music and have long played a significant role in the Durga Puja celebrations. By establishing a "Jalongi Agomoni," campaign, the fish and seafood...
Chronicles of Mahisha from the city of Mysuru
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Chronicles of Mahisha from the city of Mysuru

Guwahati: Mysuru, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Karnataka, is known for its enchanting royal palaces and beautifully decorated temples. There are many theories that have evolved on the origin of the name of the city in the glorious history of the place, which was later anglicised...
Reviving the Dhaki tradition with live performances
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Reviving the 'Dhaki' tradition with live performances

New Delhi, Oct 1: Dhaki also known as Bengal's traditional drummers, are now a disappearing breed of entertainers who are known for playing live music and have long played a significant role in the Durga Puja celebrations. By establishing a "Jalongi Agomoni," campaign, the fish and seafood supply...
Mahishasura Mardini: The Radio Artists who summon the Goddess
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Mahishasura Mardini: The Radio Artists who summon the Goddess

Guwahati, Sep 25: At the onset of the auspicious Devipaksha after breaking of the misty dawn, the first chant of Mahishasura Mardini echoes, along with the chirping birds and blooming night flowering jasmine. This has been a common phenomenon among the pious followers who love tuning into the right...
Book releases this month
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Book releases this month

New Delhi, Sep 17: Developing good habits at a young age can help pave the way for a prosperous future. Reading is a habit that we should all cultivate because it not only broadens our knowledge and enlightens our minds, but it also aids in the development of our language skills and vocabulary. ...
Eid ul Azha: the festival of sacrifice
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Eid ul Azha: the festival of sacrifice

Nurul Islam Laskar Guwahati, July 10: Muslims all over the world have two major festivals, Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Azha. While Eid ul Fitr is celebrated on conclusion of one month of fasting during the holy month of Ramzan, Eid ul Azha is celebrated two months and ten days after Eid ul Fitr....
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