cultural celebrations
Kashmir Muslim Organizations Oppose Mandatory Vande Mataram Celebrations in J&K Schools
Nov 05, 2025 09:35 pm CST
Religious organizations in Kashmir have strongly opposed a government directive requiring schools across Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. The Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a coalition of religious scholars, claims the order infringes on religious freedoms by compelling Muslim students to participate in activities that conflict with Islamic teachings. They have appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to withdraw what they describe as a coercive directive.
Indian-Origin Man Faces Legal Consequences for Unauthorized Diwali Fireworks Display in Singapore
Oct 23, 2025 10:54 pm CST
A 39-year-old Indian-origin man, Dilip Kumar Nirmal Kumar, has been charged in Singapore for lighting fireworks during Diwali celebrations, violating the city-state's strict ban on fireworks under the Guns, Explosives and Weapons Control Act 2021. The incident, captured on video and shared online, could result in up to five years imprisonment and fines up to SGD 100,000. The defendant will appear in court again on November 20.
PM Modi to Participate in Dussehra Celebrations at East Delhi's Patparganj: Traditional Ravana Dahan Ceremony
Oct 02, 2025 09:46 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Dussehra celebrations at IP Extension, Patparganj in East Delhi on Thursday, participating in the traditional Ravana Dahan ceremony that symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. The event continues PM Modi's tradition of joining important cultural festivities, following his previous attendance at similar celebrations across Delhi in recent years.
PM Modi to Participate in CR Park's Durga Puja Celebrations at Kali Mandir on Ashtami
Sep 30, 2025 10:18 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join Durga Puja celebrations at CR Park's iconic Kali Mandir on Ashtami, prompting enhanced security measures and traffic restrictions throughout South Delhi until October 2. This significant cultural visit highlights the importance of the festival to Delhi's Bengali community, with the temple complex serving as a spiritual hub since the 1970s.