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Avare Mela@25: A means to prevent food wastage turned into one of Bengaluru’s biggest food festivals

It was the year 1995 in Bengaluru when farmers from Magadi used to bring avarekayi and avare bele to sell them in the southern parts of the city. Five years later, in 2000, Ms. Shivakumar came up with the idea of organising a small mela with food items made of avare to benefit and celebrate the farmers from whom she …

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2 days ago

Audiences in Tiruchi warm up to festivals of classical arts and Tamil drama during winter

The Hindu

Theatre, music, and dance festivals have been entertaining Tiruchi residents for the past few days as the season brings culture aficionados out to different venues in the city. This week, the sixth edition of ‘Margazhi Manghala Utsavam’, a three-day programme dedicated to showcasing Carnatic music and classical dance performances, began on Friday at Tiruvanaikoil, with a concert by nadaswaram exponents …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Exclusive: Shahana Goswami has 'gut feeling' Santosh will bag Oscar nomination

India Today

Shahana Goswami spoke about her film, Santosh, making it to the Oscar nomination shortlist. It feels wonderful to celebrate the film itself, the story set in India, Sandhya’s brilliant script and writing, and all the people involved, including Sunita and me as actors. It seems like one of those rare moments when a film from or about India, grounded in …

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4 days, 3 hours ago

Daisy May Cooper reunites with brother Charlie as she makes guest appearance in his show Myth Country - but leaves him disappointed with regrettable news

Daily Mail

Daisy May Cooper reunites with brother Charlie Cooper as she makes a special appearance in the new series of his show Myth Country. Daisy May Cooper reunites with brother Charlie Cooper as she makes a special appearance in the new series of his show Myth Country The actress, 38, will feature in the Winter Solstice special of the BBC series …

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Supreme Court Stays Kerala HC's Directions On Use Of Elephants For Temple Festivals Which Are Contrary To 2012 Rules

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Thursday effectively stayed the restrictions imposed by the Kerala High Court for the use of elephants in temple festivals. The Court ordered that any direction issued by the High Court contrary to the Kerala Captive Elephants Rules, 2012 would remain stayed. The High Court issued various directions mandating a minimum 3-meter distance between two elephants, minimum …

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5 days, 11 hours ago

Prataya Saha on 1924 - The Kakori Project: ‘How children become a casualty in political conflicts’

The Hindu

Bengaluru-based independent filmmaker, Prataya Saha’s ninth short film, 1924 - The Kakori Project, had its international premiere on the closing night of the Big Apple Film Festival in New York on December 12. “The Big Apple Film Festival is one of the premier film festivals in the US in the independent film circuit,” says Prataya over call from Whitefiled. It …

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1 week ago

Russian Film Festival 2024 concludes with resounding success and housefull boards in Mumbai and Delhi

Firstpost

The Russian Film Festival 2024 concluded on December 15th with remarkable success, delighting cinema enthusiasts and cultural aficionados in Mumbai and Delhi. Hosted at Cinepolis Fun Republic, Andheri, Mumbai, from December 12th to 15th, and Cinepolis, Saket, Delhi, from December 13th to 15th, the festival brought the magic of Russian storytelling to Indian audiences, celebrating the enduring bond between the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Young veena players reinvent the instrument for a wider reach

The Hindu

Picturise a concert hall filled with listeners maintaining pin-drop silence. Apart from this, there are several other modified veenas — Madhura veena developed by Kannan Balakrishnan, Chandra veena made by boutique veena makers in Kannur and Baradwaj Raman’s Sarasvitar. Veena players JT Jeyaraaj Krishnan and Jaysri Jeyaraaj Krishnan, regularly conduct veena festivals to commemorate the Muthuswami Dikshitar’s birth anniversary and …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Shanghai to host Bayreuth Festival's residency program, stage masterpieces

China Daily

With the Bayreuth Festival brand coming to Shanghai for the first time, the city is set to host the festival's only residency program in Asia and stage three masterpieces by the notable German composer Richard Wagner from 2025 to 2027. With the Bayreuth Festival brand coming to Shanghai for the first time, the city is set to host the festival's …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Comic Con, festivals, heritage walks are on as pollution cloud lifts from Delhi

Hindustan Times

This week, Delhi’s average AQI has been 217, as good as it gets this time of the year, at least since the late 2000s when the city’s air quality took a turn for the worse after Punjab passed a water conservation law that started the trend of stubble burning. But the relative improvement seen this week means that starting today, …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Chinese Americans laud festival recognition

China Daily

By RENA LI in Los Angeles | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-12-07 07:11 The Beijing sub city-center provides residents with different choices of recreation, including ice and snow activities, Spring Festival celebrations and dragon dance performances. The news that Spring Festival was officially recognized by UNESCO on Wednesday has generated an outpouring of pride across Chinese American communities in the …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

29th European Film Festival in Hyderabad from December 6 to 15

The Hindu

About 26 award-winning films in 31 languages, offering a window into European society, culture, and people, will be screened at the 29th edition of the European Union Film Festival, being held in association with Hyderabad Film Club and Embassies of the EU Member States, at Prasad Labs Preview Theatre from December 6 to 15 The film festival will open with …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Four of Europe's most fascinating pre-Christian winter festivals

BBC

Four of Europe's most fascinating pre-Christian winter festivals Getty Images Folklore in the European Alps tells of the Krampus, a demonic figure that's half-man, half-goat Christmas has become the dominant festival in the Western cultural calendar, but echoes of the pre-Christian past can still be found across the continent. Getty Images The Befana is celebrated each January at the Festa …

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UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

China Daily

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. On Wednesday, UNESCO inscribed Spring Festival — the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of their traditional new year — on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Reacting to the UNESCO honor, Foreign Ministry …

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UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

China Daily

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. On Wednesday, UNESCO inscribed Spring Festival — the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of their traditional new year — on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Reacting to the UNESCO honor, Foreign Ministry …

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UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

China Daily

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. On Wednesday, UNESCO inscribed Spring Festival — the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of their traditional new year — on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Reacting to the UNESCO honor, Foreign Ministry …

Festival Spring China Social Traditional Cultural Intangible Cultural Heritage

2 weeks, 3 days ago

UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

China Daily

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. On Wednesday, UNESCO inscribed Spring Festival — the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of their traditional new year — on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Reacting to the UNESCO honor, Foreign Ministry …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Girls will be Girls: Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal’s movie to release on Amazon Prime; check how to watch it online

Live Mint

Girls will be Girls, the production debut of actor-couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, will be streaming from December 18 on Amazon Prime, the platform said on Wednesday. It was also screened in Horizons at the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 28 June 2024. The movie was also an entry at the 29th Busan International Film Festival's "Special …

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3 weeks ago

Creating a festival of festivals in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times

Open the BLR Hubba homepage and I guarantee that you are going to get overwhelmed by the number of things on offer. Currently in its second edition with a budget of ₹8 crores, the Hubba runs from November 30 to December 14 at different venues across Bangalore. Gode or Wall incorporates street art murals by a variety of artists across …

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3 weeks ago

Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan headed to Red Sea International Film Festival 2024

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Bollywood superstars Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan are set to attend the Red Sea Film Festival 2024, set to begin on December 5 in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah. The actors will participate in the gala's fourth edition through its 'In-Conversation' segment, according to Red Sea Film Festival's official website. Red Sea Film Festival organisers called Kareena "a prolific …

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3 weeks ago

Efforts being made to give wings to youngsters’ ideas: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Hindustan Times

The Punjab government is making efforts for making youngsters active partners in the state’s socio-economic growth, chief minister Bhagwant Mann said on Sunday. PAU V-C Satbir Singh Gosal and Sarvjit Singh, additional chief secretary, sports and youth services, felicitating chief minister Bhagwant Mann in Ludhiana on Sunday. Addressing a gathering during an inter-zonal youth festival at the Punjab Agricultural University …

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CM Bhagwant Mann reaffirms commitment to empowerment, recites Sant Ram Udasi’s poem at PAU youth festival

India TV News

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann reiterated his commitment to making the youth an active partner in the socio-economic progress of the state during his address at the inter-zonal youth festival at Punjab Agricultural University on Sunday. Image Source : INDIA TVStudents performing in the youth festival at PAU CM’s journey: From science to arts and culture Reflecting on his …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Important days in December 2024: List of national, and international festivals

India Today

December, the last month of the year, is a time for celebration, reflection, and anticipation. For students and exam candidates, December holds special significance. Whether it's understanding the cultural importance of Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve, or familiarising oneself with the historical events that took place that month, having a well-rounded knowledge of December's relevance can enhance both academic …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Festivals calendar for December 2024: Check the updated list

India Today

December ushers in a month rich with a series of auspicious celebrations, offering countless opportunities for devotion and spiritual reflection. From the observance of Masik Durgashtami, a special day dedicated to Goddess Durga, to the sacred Masik Shivratri, honouring Lord Shiva, this month is filled with vibrant rituals, fasting, and prayer. FESTIVALS IN DECEMBER 2024: CHECK THE COMPLETE LIST December …

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Avare Mela@25: A means to prevent food wastage turned into one of Bengaluru’s biggest food festivals

Audiences in Tiruchi warm up to festivals of classical arts and Tamil drama during winter

Exclusive: Shahana Goswami has 'gut feeling' Santosh will bag Oscar nomination

Daisy May Cooper reunites with brother Charlie as she makes guest appearance in his show Myth Country - but leaves him disappointed with regrettable news

Supreme Court Stays Kerala HC's Directions On Use Of Elephants For Temple Festivals Which Are Contrary To 2012 Rules

Prataya Saha on 1924 - The Kakori Project: ‘How children become a casualty in political conflicts’

Russian Film Festival 2024 concludes with resounding success and housefull boards in Mumbai and Delhi

Young veena players reinvent the instrument for a wider reach

Shanghai to host Bayreuth Festival's residency program, stage masterpieces

Comic Con, festivals, heritage walks are on as pollution cloud lifts from Delhi

Chinese Americans laud festival recognition

29th European Film Festival in Hyderabad from December 6 to 15

Four of Europe's most fascinating pre-Christian winter festivals

UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

Girls will be Girls: Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal’s movie to release on Amazon Prime; check how to watch it online

Creating a festival of festivals in Bengaluru

Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan headed to Red Sea International Film Festival 2024

Efforts being made to give wings to youngsters’ ideas: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

CM Bhagwant Mann reaffirms commitment to empowerment, recites Sant Ram Udasi’s poem at PAU youth festival

Important days in December 2024: List of national, and international festivals

Festivals calendar for December 2024: Check the updated list