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Learn from reading
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Learn from reading

New Delhi, April 14: Only having real-life experiences may teach you more and give you more topics for thought and conversation than reading a book. Being a single person has its limitations in terms of where you can go, what you can do with your free time, what obligations you have, and how much...
Picture books can open doors to tough topics
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Picture books can open doors to tough topics

New Delhi, April 14: One of the toughest jobs of parenting is talking to your kids about difficult subjects. Divorce, illness, death, sex, natural disasters, financial uncertainty. The list goes on. In these moments, parenting becomes blurry and confusing. A parent who has so much to say about...
Nail trends to catch your eye this season
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Nail trends to catch your eye this season

New Delhi, April 14: Nails have become a crucial part of beauty and fashion. This season calls for blossoms and pop floral colours. "This year, neon and glittery hues have replaced traditional neutral shades. The neons aren't going anywhere, becoming a part of every beauty enthusiast. From bright...
Celebrating North East in Delhi from February 17 to 19
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Celebrating North East in Delhi from February 17 to 19

New Delhi, Feb 17: The longest-running North East India Centric Festival, Celebrating North East, is being put on by North East Institute of Fashion Technology (NEIFT) for its 16th year to highlight the region's colourful textiles, music, dance, and culture. From February 17 to 19, 2023, the New...
Recipes to try out this Makar Sankranti
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Recipes to try out this Makar Sankranti

New Delhi, Jan 14: One of the festivals that is most widely observed in the nation is Makar Sankranti. And if you look around, you'll see that every region celebrates the day with a different custom and meal. So, here is a list of Makar Sankranti recipes: Karela Seekh Kebab Ingredients: ...
Five new year resolutions you can make in 2023
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Five new year resolutions you can make in 2023

Guwahati, Dec 28: New Year's resolutions can be a helpful way to set goals and improve your life. Here are five potential resolutions you could consider making in 2023:1. Improve your physical health: This could involve setting goals such as losing weight, eating a healthier diet, or getting regular...
Guwahati girl Kismat Bano wins Bismillah Khan award
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Guwahati girl Kismat Bano wins Bismillah Khan award

Guwahati, Nov 28: Sangeet Natak Akademi, the national academy of music, dance, and drama, and the apex body of performing arts in the country, in the meeting of its General Council held in the first week of November 2022 in New Delhi selected 102 (including three joint awards) artistes of India who...
Indian-American in 2022 National Book Awards shortlist
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Indian-American in 2022 National Book Awards shortlist

New York, Oct 9: Indian-American author Sarah Thankam Mathews is among the finalists for the 2022 National Book Awards, which will be announced on November 16 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Mathews' debut novel 'All This Could Be Different', is listed in the fiction category and tells...
What to prepare for Durga Puja?
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What to prepare for Durga Puja?

New Delhi, Oct 5: Indian festivals are authentic to the country's aesthetic culture and traditions; people have indelible memories and attachments to them. While different parts of India celebrate festivals like Navratri and Durga Puja, their spirit is the same. Sharing a festive feast across the...
The 9 forms of Goddess Durga
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The 9 forms of Goddess Durga

New Delhi, Oct 3: Navratri is a nine-day festival in which nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. It is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by Hindus all across India with great fervour. Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri are celebrated widely. People in different parts of the...
Reviving the Dhaki tradition with live performances
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Reviving the 'Dhaki' tradition with live performances

New Delhi, Oct 3: Dhaki also known as Bengal's traditional drummers, are now a disappearing breed of entertainers who are known for playing live music and have long played a significant role in the Durga Puja celebrations. By establishing a "Jalongi Agomoni," campaign, the fish and seafood...
Chronicles of Mahisha from the city of Mysuru
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Chronicles of Mahisha from the city of Mysuru

Guwahati: Mysuru, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Karnataka, is known for its enchanting royal palaces and beautifully decorated temples. There are many theories that have evolved on the origin of the name of the city in the glorious history of the place, which was later anglicised...
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