New Delhi: India’s cultural diversity found vibrant expression in 2024–25 as 362 cultural festivals were organized across the country under the National Cultural Exchange Programme (NCEP), reinforcing the spirit of unity in diversity. The festivals were organised by all Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs), autonomous bodies functioning under the Ministry of…
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Youth & Heritage Meet at Kashi Tamil Sangamam
Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 in Varanasi has emerged as a vibrant showcase of India’s civilisational continuity and linguistic unity, bringing together students, teachers, artisans and spiritual scholars to celebrate the shared heritage of Kashi and Tamil Nadu. Speaking at the event, Union Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development…
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PM, VP Hail Cultural Unity at Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan have extended strong support to the fourth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 4.0), praising the initiative as a living example of India’s unity in diversity. The Sangamam which began on December 2, 2025 seeks to deepen cultural ties…
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Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada Begins Nationwide
1–15 November 2025: Fortnight-long events to honour tribal heroes and celebrate Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary have begun across India, combining cultural programmes, education drives and community outreach. The Government of India has launched the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada (1–15 November 2025) as part of a year-long observance marking…
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Vice-President to Inaugurate New Satram in Varanasi
The Vice-President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, will embark on a one-day visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on October 31, 2025. During the visit, he will serve as the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony of the newly built Satram Building at Sigra, marking a significant cultural event in the…