Art & Culture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly built Seva Teerth complex in New Delhi on Friday, marking a major administrative transition that coincides with the 95th anniversary of the national capital. The modern facility will now house key government bodies under one roof.

The Deori community marked a significant cultural milestone with the ceremonial laying of the Lai Khuta for the Deori Sahitya Sabha at Bahagara Adarsh Deuri Village. Held with traditional rituals and wide community participation, the programme highlighted the growing focus on preserving Deori language, literature, and heritage.

Odisha Parab is all set to arrive in Guwahati, offering an immersive celebration of Odisha’s culture, cuisine, crafts, and tourism. Hosted at Radisson Blu Hotel from 30 January to 1 February, the three day event will showcase the State’s living traditions, artistic heritage, and experiential travel opportunities to audiences across the North East.

A landmark cultural event is underway in New Delhi as India showcases the sacred Piprahwa relics tied to Lord Buddha, brought back home after more than a century. The exhibition at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex offers visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness ancient artefacts and gemstones once lost to history.

Industrialist Anand Mahindra’s recent social media tribute to Tamil Nadu’s iconic Brihadeeswara Temple has reignited global interest in this 11th-century marvel. Celebrated as a masterpiece of ancient engineering, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is now trending for its enduring structural brilliance and spiritual legacy.

In a vibrant celebration of India’s living heritage, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Shilp Guru and National Awards for 2023 and 2024 in New Delhi. The ceremony honoured 48 master craftspersons and designers, spotlighting the handicrafts sector as a powerhouse of cultural preservation, sustainable livelihoods, and women’s empowerment.

New Delhi gears up for Master Creation-II, the government’s prestigious annual handicrafts exhibition at Dilli Haat. Featuring 120 master artisans, including Padma Shri and Shilp Guru awardees, the event promises a dazzling array of heritage crafts. Yet, behind the vibrant displays, questions about equitable representation and outdated participation rules loom large.

New Delhi plays host to a unique cultural dialogue as the ‘Barnali’ exhibition opens, showcasing the stunning parallels between Indian and Hungarian textile traditions. The display, a vibrant exploration of natural dyes like indigo, reveals a shared history of craft that connects two distant nations through the timeless language of colour and pattern.

In a firm diplomatic response, India has categorically dismissed Pakistan’s comments on the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, labeling the neighboring nation’s criticism as hypocritical and lacking “moral standing.” The exchange marks a new chapter in the complex dialogue between the two nations.