News: Tiwa tribesmen celebrate Langkhun festival in Umsowai village in Karbi Anglong district of Assam. About Langkhun / Lankhong Festival During this harvest festival, the Tiwa community presents sacred offerings to Ramsa Devota and other deities, seeking protection of their paddy from pests and an abundant yield. They also pray for the prosperity and good… Continue reading Langkhun / Lankhong Festival
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Ramon Magsasay Award
News– The ‘Foundation to Educate Girls Globally’, an Indian non-profit focused on promoting girls’ education, has been selected as a 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award recipient. About Ramon Magsasay Award It was established in 1957 to honour the legacy of Ramon Magsaysay, the seventh President of the Philippines, remembered for his integrity and leadership. First presented… Continue reading Ramon Magsasay Award
FIDE World Cup 2025
News: The FIDE World Cup 2025 will be hosted in Goa, India. About FIDE World Cup 2025 Organizer: The event is being organized by FIDE (International Chess Federation). Timing: The tournament will take place from October 30 to November 27, 2025. Number of Players: A total of 206 chess players from more than 90 countries… Continue reading FIDE World Cup 2025
Dal Lake
News: The three-day “Khelo India Water Sports Festival” has begun at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. About Dal Lake Location : It is mid-altitude urban lake located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It is surrounded by the Pir Panjal mountains. It is known as the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” or… Continue reading Dal Lake
Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM)
News: In 2025, President Droupadi Murmu approved the awarding of seven Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. These awards recognised the leadership of Operation Sindoor. About Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM) It is India’s highest wartime distinguished service award, instituted on 26 June 1980, to honor exceptional service in… Continue reading Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM)
UNDP Equator Initiative Award
News: A self-help group (SHG) from a small village in Kundgol taluk of Dharwad district has bagged the ‘Equator Initiative Award’ given by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). About UNDP Equator Initiative Award Organized by: The Equator Prize is organized by the Equator Initiative within the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Purpose: It is… Continue reading UNDP Equator Initiative Award
National Anubhav Awards
News: The National Anubhav Awards, 2025 mark a decade of achievements since the inception of the Anubhav portal in 2015. About National Anubhav Awards: Launch & Vision: Initiated by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) to document India’s administrative history through memoirs of retired employees. Eligibility: Employees retiring in the next 8 months… Continue reading National Anubhav Awards
Ayurveda Aahara
News: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush, have released a definitive list of Ayurvedic food preparations under the category of “Ayurveda Aahara.” About Ayurveda Aahara Ayurveda Aahara refers to food products developed in line with the holistic dietary principles of Ayurveda, one of the world’s… Continue reading Ayurveda Aahara
71st National Film Awards of 2023
News: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 were announced by the respective juries. About 71st National Film Awards of 2023 These Awards recognized excellence across various categories in feature films, non-feature films, and writing on cinema. Awarded by: National Film Development Corporation of India under the Ministry of Information… Continue reading 71st National Film Awards of 2023
UN Nelson Mandela Prize 2025
News: Recently, Dr. Kennedy Odede, Founder and CEO of Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) has been awarded the 2025 Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize by the United Nations. About Nelson Mandela Prize 2025 The United Nations Nelson Mandela Prize was established by General Assembly Resolution on 6 June 2014. The Prize is awarded once every five… Continue reading UN Nelson Mandela Prize 2025
