Gandhinagar, Jan 25 (IANS) On the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day, the Central Government announced the Padma Awards for 2026, honouring citizens whose sustained contributions have strengthened the country’s cultural and social foundations. This year, Gujarat figures prominently on the national honours list, with five individuals from the state receiving the Padma Shri for their work in folk arts and social service.Vadodara’s 94-year-old Manbhatt folk storyteller, Dharamiklal Pandya, has …
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Jaipur, Jan 12 (IANS) The Rajasthan Tourism Department will organise the Kite Festival 2026 on January 14, presenting a unique confluence of folk culture, kite flying, lanterns, and fireworks. The festival aims to further strengthen Rajasthan’s rich cultural heritage and reinforce its tourism identity on the global stage. Tourism Commissioner Rukmani Riyad said that Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari will also participate in the event.Their presence will len…