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Bihar legislative assembly building in Patna during political transition

Nitish Kumar Resigns as Bihar Chief Minister After Two Decades as BJP Prepares to Lead the State for First Time

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026Anjali K.

Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation as Bihar Chief Minister on 14 April 2026, ending a two-decade political era as the BJP prepares to name the state’s first chief minister from the party. [...]

Colourful collage of Baisakhi bhangra dancers and Vishu Kani floral arrangement celebrating Indian new year festivals

India Celebrates Baisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu and Ambedkar Jayanti on 14 April as Multiple New Year Festivals Converge

April 13, 2026Aditi Singh

India marks one of its most culturally significant days on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, as Baisakhi in Punjab and Haryana, Vishu in Kerala, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Bohag Bihu in Assam and Maha Vishuba Sankranti in Odisha coincide with Ambedkar Jayanti and a national holiday. [...]

How a Fake ‘War Lockdown’ PDF Went Viral on WhatsApp and Exposed India’s Misinformation Challenge

April 12, 2026Anjali K.

A fabricated ‘war lockdown’ PDF spread rapidly across WhatsApp and Telegram groups in India on 1 April 2026, exploiting anxiety over the West Asia conflict. The hoax highlights the country’s ongoing struggle with digital misinformation. [...]

Lakme Fashion Week 2026 Signals India’s Shift Toward Sustainable High-Tech Couture

April 12, 2026Aditi Singh

The March 2026 edition of Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI showcased sustainability-led innovation, plasma-treated textiles and upcycled polymer couture as India’s luxury apparel market scales toward a projected $10.9 billion valuation by 2034. [...]

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Cannes 2026 Official Selection Unveiled as 79th Festival Sets Cinema Agenda With Farhadi Kore-eda and Zvyagintsev

April 9, 2026Surabhi Sharma

The 79th Cannes Film Festival announced its Official Selection on 9 April 2026, featuring films by Asghar Farhadi, Hirokazu Kore-eda, and Andrey Zvyagintsev in competition. [...]

The Centre plans to amend the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam to delink women's reservation from Census

India Fast-Tracks Women’s Reservation as Centre Eyes Lok Sabha Expansion to 816 Seats Before 2029 Polls

April 9, 2026Anjali K.

The Centre plans to amend the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam to delink women’s reservation from Census 2027, proposing to increase Lok Sabha strength from 543 to 816 members. [...]

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How to Identify a Genuine Pashmina Shawl: 12 Tests That Work in India

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026Aditi Singh

Quick Answer To identify a genuine pashmina shawl in India, combine these signals: the price must be ₹10,000 or more for a plain [...]

Thrissur Pooram 2026 Preparations Begin as Kerala Gears Up for Grandest Temple Festival on 27 April

April 8, 2026Surabhi Sharma

Thrissur Pooram 2026 is set for 27 April with Pooram Kodiyettam on 21 April as Kerala prepares its grandest temple festival at Vaakkunnathan Shiva Temple. [...]

Kalinga Literary Festival 2026 Announces Book Award Longlists With Focus on Decolonizing Literature

April 8, 2026Aditi Singh

The Kalinga Literary Festival 2026 announces longlists for its Book Awards in five categories with Decolonizing Literature as its central theme this year. [...]

Lakme Fashion Week 2026 Sets the Tone as India Textile Sector Turns Optimistic After US Trade Deal

April 8, 2026Aditi Singh

Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI 2026 showcased India’s fashion future while the textile sector turns optimistic as the US-India trade deal reshapes export dynamics. [...]