Tag: Religion
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President Murmu Inspires Graduates at GNDU Convocation
President Murmu Urges Graduates to Use Education as a Tool for Nation-Building at GNDU Convocation Amritsar, January 15, 2026: President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu today graced the convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar, where she called upon graduating students to view education not merely as a means of livelihood but…
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Lohri Bonfire: A Celebration of Punjab’s Rural Roots
Discover Lohri: A Cultural Tapestry of Rural Punjab By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Lohri is one of Punjab’s most cherished festivals—a radiant celebration that arrives in the heart of winter, filling fields and courtyards with light, laughter, and song. Observed on January 13 each year, it marks not just the end of the cold season but…
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Deepavali: UNESCO Recognizes India’s Festival of Lights
Deepavali Shines on the World Stage: UNESCO Honours India’s Festival of Lights By CitiTimes Editorial Desk New Delhi, India, December 10, 2025 At Delhi’s historic Red Fort, where centuries of India’s story are etched into stone, a new chapter was written. The 20th Session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee inscribed Deepavali, India’s magnificent Festival of Lights,…
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Deepavali: India’s UNESCO Cultural Heritage Bid
Lighting the World: India’s Bid to Immortalise Deepavali as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Deepawali: India’s Festival of Lights Steps Onto the UNESCO Stage When earthen lamps flicker at dusk across homes in Chandigarh, when rangoli patterns bloom at doorsteps, and when families and neighbours gather to share sweets and stories, a…
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November 2025 Supermoon: A Celestial Wonder
The Supermoon of November 2025: Nature’s Brightest Night As autumn progresses and the air becomes crisp, the night sky is ready to showcase one of its most spectacular events of the year—the Supermoon, which will reach its peak during the night of November 5-6, 2025. It is not just any full moon; it is the…
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President Murmu’s Greetings for Vijayadashami 2025
The President of India’s Greetings on Vijayadashami. New Delhi, India, October 2, 2025 — The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu has extended her greetings to fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra. In her message, the President said: “On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my warm greetings…
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President Murmu’s Durga Puja Greetings
PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S GREETINGS ON DURGA PUJA New Delhi, India, September 30, 2025 — The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu sends her greetings to fellow citizens on the occasion of Durga Puja. In her message, the President said: “On this auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to…
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UNESCO Adds Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra to Memory of the World
The Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra manuscripts have been inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. NEW DELHI, India, April 18, 2025 — UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register has added 74 new documentary heritage collections, including Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra manuscripts. According to UNESCO, entries from 72 countries and four international organizations…
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Exploring ‘Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons’ by Anand Neelakantan
HarperCollins has announced the upcoming release of “Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons” by Anand Neelakantan. NEW DELHI, December 16, 2024 — HarperCollins India has announced the upcoming release of “Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons” by bestselling author Anand Neelakantan. The Ramayana is not just one single story; it is a symphony of tales that span centuries, cultures,…
