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As Makar Sankranti celebrations peak across India, unsafe kite-flying practices raise serious safety concerns nationwide India celebrates Makar Sankranti on 14 January 2026, marking the Sun’s movement into Capricorn. The festival brings joy through kite flying, harvest rituals, and traditional sweets. But the widespread use of manja, or glass-coated kite…
Lohri celebrations in India and other observances that make January 13 significant Delhi: For many people across North India, January 13 carries strong cultural meaning as the day of Lohri, a festival closely linked to agriculture, seasonal change, and community life. Beyond India, the date is also recognised internationally through…
Indian Railways keeps offline PRS counter bookings unchanged despite introducing new Aadhaar-based online booking rule Indian Railways has announced a significant change in its online train ticket booking system, which will take effect from January 12, 2026. This change mainly affects passengers who try to book tickets on the first…
Campaign highlights rising citizenship surrenders and urges a policy-driven review aligned with global mobility trends New Delhi: As India marked Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Indian Diaspora Global used the occasion to spotlight the need for a renewed national conversation on dual citizenship. Through its global “Keep The Door Open” campaign, the…
From National Youth Day in India to global observances these days are celebrated on 12 january across the world New Delhi: 12 January carries national and international importance. In India, the day is officially observed as National Youth Day, while globally it aligns with several awareness and appreciation observances. The…
National Youth Day reminds India’s youth of Swami Vivekananda’s ideals, inspiring self-belief, leadership, and nation-building on January 12 every year. National Youth Day is observed across India on January 12 each year. It marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, a respected spiritual leader and youth icon. On this day,…
The four-day festival connected artisans from Rajasthan and eastern Uttar Pradesh directly with urban buyers, strengthening livelihoods while highlighting India’s living craft traditions and cultural diversity. New Delhi | January 10, 2026 The Indian Trust for Rural Heritage and Development (ITRHD) successfully concluded its 12th Annual Craft Festival in New…
A new report shows India’s worst AQI is in a small town on the Assam Meghalaya border as hundreds of cities breathe unsafe air When people discuss air pollution in India, cities like Delhi or Ghaziabad usually dominate the conversation. However, a new report presents a far more alarming and…
World Hindi Diwas and Hindi Day are often confused. This explainer breaks down the key differences in date, purpose, historical background, and global significance of the two observances New Delhi: Hindi is celebrated twice every year—once in September and again in January. As a result, many readers ask a simple…
Know all of about this day and it’s significance in Indian and world context New Delhi: January 10 is not just another date on the calendar in India and world. It carries cultural pride, global relevance, historical depth, and modern-day awareness. From celebrating a major Indian language on the world…
