Latest Updates from Festivals & Events

World Tourism Day, celebrated annually on September 27, promotes cultural diversity and sustainable tourism. India's tourism sector thrives with investments and initiatives for global appeal.

World Rivers Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Sunday of every September. This year the theme for World Rivers Day is “Rights of Rivers.”

The Ganesh Puja pandals in Bhubaneswar have come up with some unique themes this year. G-20 themed pandal in Saheed Nagar has been a major attraction. Inside the Bapuji Nagar pandal, Ganesh idol adorns a stage in the backdrop of Shivling, Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati. The pandal of Sishu Bhawan Tati Basti area came up with a theme based on ISRO’s rocket launchers. Take a virtual tour of the pandals.

Memory loss is one of the most noticeable symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. On World Alzheimer’s Day know more about such symptoms.

The word "Nuakhai" is derived from two Odia words - "nua" meaning new and "khai" meaning food. Thus, the festival revolves around consuming the newly harvested crop, specifically the newly ripened rice, as a token of prosperity.

Lord Vishwakarma is worshipped every year on the last day of Bhadrapada or Bhadraba month, on Kanya Sankranti. The festival usually falls in the month of September. 

World Ozone Day is celebrated every year on September 16 to preserve the ozone layer that protects the Earth from the direct impact of the ultraviolet rays of the Sun.

India is the largest democracy in the world. On International Day of Democracy today know some of the important features of the Indian democracy.

On National Engineers’ Day today know about the 5 renowned Indian engineers who have contributed hugely towards engineering and technology.

National Engineers' Day in India honors Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a pioneer. Celebrating engineers like Dr. Kalam, Sundar Pichai, and E. Sreedharan's contributions and the changing engineering landscape.

Over the years highly intellectual scholars and writers have enriched Hindi literature with their creativity and in-depth thoughts. On Hindi Diwas today, know more about such great contributors.

The peace committee proposed to ban alcohol and DJ music in the immersion ceremony. Moreover, the committee demanded relaxation in helmet checking rules and permission for conducting melody and using loudspeakers till 12 am.

Students preparing for IIT and then committing suicide after not scoring well enough in the JEE Mains has become a major cause of concern.

On World Suicide Prevention Day today, here is an overview of why it is important to take care of your emotional health.

The statistics show that 65 per cent of individuals aged between 15 and 25 years were feeling suicidal due to academic stress, parents’ expectation, failures and relationship.

On International Literacy Day today know about some interesting facts regarding the literacy rate and achievements of India.

Viral and bacterial infections are on the rise during the season change. The best way to combat such infections is to build immunity by eating a clean and balanced diet.

National Nutrition Week 2023 is being celebrated in India from September 1 to September 7 so that people become aware of the foods that are not included in a healthy diet.

The world is facing a food and nutrition crisis that has impacted millions of families, countries, and communities. International bodies are taking serious measures to combat this situation.

Janmashtami, also known as Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti and Sree Jayanti, is one of the biggest festivals for the Hindus. It is a vibrant and significant Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most sacred deities in Hinduism.