Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Pongal celebrations in New Delhi, describing the harvest festival as a global cultural celebration and reaffirming that Tamil culture is a shared heritage of the entire nation. Extending warm greetings in Tamil, the Prime Minister said Pongal is now celebrated with…
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Dr. Jitendra Singh Hosts J&K & Ladakh Youth at VBYLD 2026
Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh, hosted an informal dinner and interaction with the youth contingents from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh participating in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026 in New Delhi. The engagement provided a platform for…
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NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 Marks 77 Years
New Delhi: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 commenced on a vibrant and ceremonial note at the DG NCC Camp, Delhi Cantt, marking a significant moment in the run-up to India’s Republic Day celebrations. This year’s RDC is witnessing the participation of 2,406 cadets drawn from…
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VP Calls for Global Peace at Guru Tegh Bahadur Conclave
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Tuesday delivered a powerful message of global peace, human rights and religious harmony while addressing an Interfaith Conclave in New Delhi. The event was organised to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, one of the most…
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India Showcases 362 Festivals in National Exchange
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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Sardar@150 Padyatra: Unity & Green Legacy
The Sardar@150 Padyatra in Vadodara achieved a landmark milestone on its sixth day, covering the longest single-day distance of 21.6 km and taking the cumulative march to 93.6 km. Starting at Lingasthali in Taluka Dabhoi, the day began with the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” tree plantation initiative, planting 562…
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Sardar@150 Padyatra: Day 5 in Vadodara Unites Citizens
The Sardar@150 Padyatra entered its fifth day in Vadodara on November 30, 2025, with participants collectively covering 72 kilometres and engaging in environment, cleanliness and cultural activities that celebrated Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s legacy. Morning: Yoga, Sapling Drives and Community Action Day 5 began with a yoga session at Aurobindo Ashram…
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India’s Coffee Story: Growth, Exports & Rural Impact
From the Baba Budan Giri hills to global markets, India’s coffee sector is scaling quality-led growth. Policy changes, Geographical Indications, rising specialty coffee recognition and cooperative-led procurement have together improved farmer incomes and export realisation. Historic roots and current scale India’s coffee history traces back centuries to the Baba Budan…