New Delhi: India has seen steady progress in cleanliness over the past few years. Initiatives under the Swachh Bharat Mission have strengthened sanitation and waste management systems across cities, laying the foundation for cleaner urban spaces. Building on this foundation, efforts are now focused on remediating legacy waste dumpsites. These are large accumulations of waste […]
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New Delhi: Bharat Parv 2026, the six-day national cultural and tourism festival organised by the Ministry of Tourism, kicked off on January 26 and went on until January 31. Organised annually since 2016, the event invites visitors to immerse themselves in the kaleidoscope of India’s diverse heritage. Bharat Parv was held at the Lawns and […]
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The International Kolkata Short Film Festival (IKSFF) has emerged as a vibrant platform celebrating independent cinema, uniting filmmakers, audiences, and brands around the enduring power of short-form storytelling. Rooted in Kolkata, a city known for its literary and cinematic heritage, IKSFF has steadily positioned itself as a global hub for creative voices, showcasing films […]
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New Delhi: The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the opening of the Amrit Udyan Winter Annuals Edition 2026 today. The Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan will open for public viewing from February 3 to March 31, 2026. People can visit the Udyan six days a week between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (last […]
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New Delhi: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav has announced the addition of two new wetlands to India’s Ramsar network, ahead of World Wetlands Day on 02.02.2026. The Minister stated in a post on social media platform ‘X’ that Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand […]
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New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture achieved a significant double honour at the Republic Day Parade 2026, with its tableau titled “Vande Mataram – 150 Years Journey” being awarded the First Prize in the category of Best Tableau among Central Ministries and Departments, while its grand cultural presentation “Vande Mataram: The Eternal Resonance of Bharat” […]
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New Delhi: India’s statistical system is undergoing a comprehensive modernization to better capture the realities of a fast-changing economy. Over the decade since the last base year (2011-12), the country has seen significant structural shifts, the services sector has expanded rapidly, formalization has increased under the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and digital platforms have […]
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New Delhi: Data Privacy Day is internationally observed annually on 28 January. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting personal data and privacy in the digital age. Also known as Data Protection Day, it was designated in 2006 by the Council of Europe to commemorate the signing of Convention 108- the world’s […]
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On a winter afternoon in Kolkata, amid the hum of voices, the rustle of pages, and the familiar scent of fresh books, a small table at the Little Magazine Pavilion becomes the centre of quiet excitement. Table No. 202, entered from Gate No. 9, holds more than just books stacked neatly in rows. It […]
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New Delhi: Republic Day marks a defining milestone in India’s national journey. It marks the day the Constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950, formally establishing the country as a ‘Sovereign Democratic Republic’. While independence on 15th August 1947 ended colonial rule, it was the adoption of the Constitution that completed […]
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