Miscellaneous

Varanasi’s Tiranga Barfi and Dhalua Murti Metal Casting Craft Receive GI Tag

In a significant development, two iconic products from the historic city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, have been granted the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) status. On April 16, 2024, the GI Registry Office based in Chennai announced that the Tiranga Barfi...

Sangeet Natak Akademi Organizes ‘Shakti – A Festival of Music and Dance’ in Shaktipeeths

The Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) is organizing the festival 'Shakti – A Festival of Music and Dance' from April 9 to 17, 2024. The festival is celebrated in seven different Shaktipeeths (sacred sites) across the country. The event is being...

Gangaur Festival 2024: Date, Rituals, & Festival Significance

Gangaur is an important festival celebrated throughout Rajasthan, commemorating the union of Lord Shiva (Gan) and Goddess Parvati (Gauri). The term "Gan" refers to Lord Shiva, while "Gauri" or "Gaur" represents Goddess Parvati, Shiva's heavenly consort. Gangaur symbolizes the happiness...

Briton, nicknamed ‘Hardest Geezer’, becomes first person to run length of Africa

British national Russ Cook, known as the "Hardest Geezer," has successfully completed a challenging trek that took him over 352 days to finish. During his journey, he covered more than 10,000 miles, passed through 16 countries, and took over 19...

Pune Celebrates Yoga Mahotsav Ahead of International Yoga Day

The 'Yoga Mahotsav' was held in Pune, Maharashtra, to mark the 75-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga. Organized by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga and the National Institute of Naturopathy, Ministry of Ayush, the event witnessed...

111-Year-Old John Alfred Tinniswood Becomes World’s New Oldest Man

Guinness World Records (GWR) has shared a video of the world's oldest living man, 111-year-old John Alfred Tinniswood, from England. In the video, Tinniswood reveals what he believes is the secret to his exceptional longevity and also offers a piece...

Miraj’s Sitars and Tanpuras Awarded Geographical Indication Tags

The small town of Miraj in Maharashtra's Sangli district is known for its craftsmanship in making musical instruments, particularly sitars and tanpuras. These instruments have now been awarded the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tags, recognizing their unique origin and quality....

Manohar International Airport in Goa Launches Digi Yatra System

The Manohar International Airport in Mopa, Goa, has become the 14th airport in India to launch the Digi Yatra system. This biometric-enabled system uses facial recognition technology to automate the entry and verification of passengers at various airport checkpoints, making...

Bundelkhand Wheat Variety Gets GI Tag

In a significant milestone for agricultural recognition, the indigenous wheat variety from the Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh, locally known as Kathiya Gehu, has been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This is the first farm produce from Uttar...

World’s Oldest Man, Juan Vicente Pérez, Dies at 114

Juan Vicente Pérez was a man from Venezuela who lived a very, very long life. He was born on May 27, 1909, in a town called El Cobre. This means he was alive for 114 years. Now that Pérez has...