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Hyderabad: Malabar jewellery to host Gemstone festival from Feb 5

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Hyderabad: The Mehdipatnam branch of Malabar Gold and Diamond Jewellery showroom has started a Gemstone Jewellery festival.
Stores across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will showcase the collection from February 5, 2023 to February 20, 2023.
The diamond retail chain in the country has launched the Gemstone Festival to showcase its exclusive range of pure gold jewellery studded with precious gemstones and uncut diamonds.
Malabar Group chairman MP Ahammed said, “We are excited to launch the Gemstone Jewellery Festival and introduce our innovative designs studded with natural and certified gemstones. Jewellery buyers can enjoy our products with the assurance of the highest quality, purity, fair prices and buyback guarantee,”
Malabar Gold and Diamonds is one of the leading jewellers, which takes pride in showcasing the meticulous art and craft of Indian jewellery to the world. Established in 1993 in the historic Indian city of Calicut, the brand currently operates 300+ stores across 10 countries.
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February 5, 2023
Vietnam’s coffee festival to be held in March

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Hanoi: Vietnam will host a coffee festival in the central highlands Dak Lak province, its largest coffee grower, from March 10 to March 14.
The Buon Ma Thuot coffee festival, to be held for the 8th time, will feature a range of events including a specialty coffee-making competition, a coffee culture exhibition, a conference on trade promotion in the coffee industry, and other cultural activities, Vietnam News Agency reported, citing the event’s organiser Dak Lak’s People’s Committee, as saying.
The festival, which will be held in Buon Ma Thuot city and other localities of Dak Lak, aims to promote the local coffee brand and develop Vietnam’s specialty coffee, with the target to turn the city into a global coffee center, said H’Yim Kdoh, vice chairperson of the provincial People’s Committee, Xinhua news agency reported.
Dak Lak has the largest farming area of around 210,000 hectares with an annual output of more than 520,000 tons. Its Buon Ma Thuot is home to some of the finest coffee in Vietnam, according to a report by Vietnam News Agency.
Coffee is Vietnam’s second biggest export product after rice. In 2022, the country exported 1.68 million tons of coffee, reaping $3.9 billion, local newspaper Tuoi Tre (Youth) reported.
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February 4, 2023
Lt Governor attends Vitasta Festival at Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai

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There is a timeless bond between Tamil Nadu and Jammu Kashmir: LG
I strongly believe that Jammu Kashmir and Tamil Nadu are eternally connected since time immemorial. Both the regions illumined the entire nation with intellectual brilliance & glorious tradition of peace & harmony: LG
Chennai, January 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended and addressed the Vitasta Festival at Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai.
Addressing the gathering, the Lt Governor said that the 4-day festival is the biggest celebration of J&K’s culture, literary legacy, cuisine, arts & music and the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
Events like Vitasta in Chennai open up the limitless world of literature, art, history, heritage and culture and encourage us to think and expand our horizon, he further added.
“There is a timeless bond between Tamil Nadu and Jammu Kashmir. I strongly believe that Jammu Kashmir and Tamil Nadu are eternally connected since time immemorial. Both the regions illumined the entire nation with intellectual brilliance & glorious tradition of peace & harmony”, said the Lt Governor.
Underscoring the need to promote the rich history of Jammu Kashmir, music and social cultural tradition across the country through Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme, the Lt Governor said that different cultures and diversity of our country serve to enlighten society and throughout our history, have proved to be powerful instrument to strengthen our unity.
“I am truly grateful to Hon’ble PM for unlocking the power of diversity with the spirit of oneness. Continuous cultural exchanges are taking place among the youth of J&K and Tamil Nadu under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Programme exposing young generation to each other’s language, literature, performing art, cuisine and traditional festivals”, the Lt Governor added.

Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir, the northernmost state of the country is connected with Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of our great nation to really indicate the diversified culture and customs and spiritual link between Vitasta and Kaveri River, observed the Lt Governor.
The richness of our tradition lies in our diversity. From Kalhana to Vallathol, Thiruvalluvar to Lalleshwari and from Subramanya Bharti to Nund Rishi, we have been blessed with an unbroken lineage of great personalities who continue to inspire the nation, the Lt Governor added.
Speaking on the traditional wisdom and cultural heritage shared by the two regions, the Lt Governor said, the creative expression of civilization rooted in Vitasta and Kaveri river always embraced the totality of human experience. Seekers from both Jammu Kashmir and Tamil Nadu have made enormous contribution to enrich this experience and by strengthening the literary and cultural heritage they have served the society well, he added.
Sharing the changing scenario of the UT of J&K, the Lt Governor said, Jammu Kashmir has shown remarkable improvement on sustainable development goals which has been recognized by NITI Aayog, among other agencies.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor also paid homage to Smt Rukmini Devi, the founder of Kalakshetra Foundation.
Dr R. Nataraj, Governing Board Member, Kalakshetra Foundation spoke in detail about the Vitasta festival. Sh Siddharth Kak, renowned Filmmaker spoke on the culture and heritage of Jammu Kashmir.
Sufi, Kashmiri and Dogri folk music by renowned folk singer Aabha Hanjura and troupe; theatre presentation and Vitasta by National School of Drama and Bhand Pather and Therukoothu presented by Dr VR Devika remained highlights of the evening.
Pertinently, the State of Tamil Nadu is paired with Jammu Kashmir under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Programme, which aims to integrate the nation culturally.
Moreover, the Vitasta Festival will be travelling to Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim after Tamil Nadu before it culminates in Jammu Kashmir – the land of curiosity for intellectuals, philosophers, spiritual seekers, travelers and historians. This festival as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav by the Union Culture Ministry provides glimpses of river Vitasta and its influence on socio-political, cultural heritage and Sufi, Buddhist and Shaivite philosophy of Jammu Kashmir.
A host of activities like Classical and folk performances, exhibitions, seminars, workshops, craft bazaar will showcase the legacy of Jammu Kashmir during the festival. The people will get an opportunity to get acquainted with the dance forms, Sufi music, art, handicrafts, cuisine of Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr CK Gariyali, retd. IAS and author; Smt. Revathi Ramachandran, Director Kalakshetra Foundation, experts in various fields and prominent personalities from J&K and Tamil Nadu were present on the occasion.
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

January 28, 2023
Hyderabad Literary Festival begins today, entry free

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Hyderabad: The 13th edition of the Hyderabad Literary Festival, is all set to begin on Friday at Vidyaranya High School and will end on Sunday.
The three-day event will be inaugurated in the presence of Goan author Damodar Mauzo, German deputy ambassador to India Stephan Grabherr, and Principal Secretary (industries and IT) Jayesh Ranjan.
Organised by Hyderabad Literary Trust in association with several literary and cultural organisations and publishing houses, the festival will feature Germany as the guest nation and Konkani as the Indian language in focus.
The literary festival is an annual gathering of more than a hundred authors, artists, researchers, intellectuals, and publishers from India and abroad.
The main objective behind the multidisciplinary, multilingual event is to promote Hyderabad’s brand image as a city of creative energy.
“It not only gathers local, national, and global authors and artistes on the same platform but also acts as a bridge between writers and readers, artistes and audiences on the one hand, and aspiring writers and publishers on the other,” the organisers said.
Exhibitions of paintings, drawings, photography and other art forms will be displayed at the festival.
“Entry will be free for all events during the festival,” organisers said.

Eminent Indian speakers Damodar Mauzo, P. Sainath, and Deepti Naval, as well as two German speakers, Helena Bukowski and Christopher Kloeble, are among the notable speakers who will be included.
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January 27, 2023
Hyderabad: Music, meditation festival begins in Kanha Shantivanam

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Hyderabad: Heartfulness headquarters at Kanha Shanti Vanam began its ten-day long music concert by legendary artists of India followed by group meditation marking the 150^th birth anniversary week of Pujya Shri Ram Chandraji Maharaj of Fatehgarh, affectionately known as Lalaji.
The music festival has a line-up of greats such as Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Rahul Sharma, Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar and Shashank Subramanyam, Sudha Raghunathan and Ustad Rashid Khan.
Speaking on the occasion, Kamlesh Patel ‘Daaji’ said, “A great soul was born 150 years ago and he left a huge impact on mankind. Lalaji Maharaj showed us the way to true happiness within. Music brings us close to divinity and this is why we have also got the greatest of artists from India coming together on one platform at Heartfulness.”
The event was also marked by the opening of the world’s first Inner Peace Museum at Heartfulness which showcases artworks, paintings, sculptures, and other installations that depict the life and teachings of Lalaji Maharaj in his own handwriting.
Around one lakh people joined the festivities with a million more joining the celebrations online from all across the globe.
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January 25, 2023
Hyderabad: Mobile biodiversity festival celebrated in Zaheerabad

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Hyderabad: Deccan Development Society (DDS) celebrated the Zahirabad Mandal Jathara of 23rd mobile biodiversity festival at the Government Degree College here on Sunday.
The event began with traditional songs and the installation of seeds by the Sangham women farmers.
DDS founding member P V Satheesh said that the mobile biodiversity festival has grown from 2 carts and one village to 16 carts and 25 villages in a span of two decades.
“Every year the rate of biodiversity loss in native seed varieties is rising rapidly. I am glad that over the years, DDS has saved Zaheerabad as one of the standing agro-biodiversity hotspots in Telangana, especially for millets. It is our mission to conserve and promote the cultivation of these crops for generations to come,” he said.
After his speech, a short film called “20 years of Mobile Biodiversity Festival” was screened.
Zaheerabad’s assistant director of agriculture B Bikshapathi said that 2023 has been declared as an international year of millets.
“Governments are realizing the importance of millets as nutri-cereals and is resolving to bring more acreage under millet cultivation,” he said.

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January 23, 2023
Displaying Traditional Foods, Kargil Celebrates Mamani Festival

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SRINAGAR: Kargil and most of the erstwhile Purig region celebrated the Mamani Festival by displaying the traditional foods and the local culture. With the help of the tourism department, it is being celebrated on January 21.
Kargil men display various tools that are part of the culture and routine life on the ethnic Mamani Festival at Steyangkung village in Barsoo Kargil on January 22, 2023. KL Image: Special Arrangement
Mamani is a traditional food festival of Purig (Kargil) that indicates the reduction in the harshness of winter temperatures. It symbolises community brotherhood as every household in the village brings food and the whole community eats it jointly.
Resident in Kargil said the festival is celebrated across the bet from Kharmang in Baltistan (on the other side of the LoC) to Chiktan area in Kargil
Elders suggest that the festival’s history goes back to the ancient period when the people would give food to departed family members. Then, they used to exchange food with their relatives and neighbours and worship a variety of spirits (Lha). The tradition envisaged the people preparing good dishes of the previous year and assembling at a centrally located place called Chagrah. There they mix the foods and distribute them amongst themselves.
Kargil women display various foods that are part of routine life in Ladakh on ethnic Mamani Festival at Steyangkung village in Barsoo Kargil on January 22, 2023. This year, they had prepared more than 25 different dishes and traditional art works for display on the ancient festival. KL Image: Special Arrangement
The tradition exists amongst both the communities that inhabit Ladakh – Muslims as well as Buddhists. Elders say the tradition dates back to the era when the region followed Bonisim, a faith system that was replaced by Buddhism in the region. The Bonisim followers would pray the natural forces – the water, sun, air.
Now, it has changed a bit as the residents avoid praying for the sprits. It has emerged as a community food festival. People prepare various traditional dishes such as thukpa, popot (grain soup), hrtsrap khur (leavened bread), mar-khur, azoq (deep fried bread), poli (buckwheat pancakes), curd, suggoo (kash or pachae) and other foods. They then gather in the Hlchangra (meeting place in the village) on the evening of January 20, and early morning of January 21, every year.
This date is significant as it marks the beginning of the second month of the Ladakhi Calendar. Once everyone has gathered, the celebration of Mamani commences and people start to distribute the collected dishes amongst each other.

According to oral history, the celebrations included the tradition of a small Mamani called Maqsoomi Mamani, which was celebrated on the same day at dawn. People would light a fire in the courtyard of their home as part of this celebration. Off late, however, this practice has been stopped for various reasons.
There is another tradition linked to this festival, which is still retained as part of the routine. As part of the celebration, a portion of each dish is sent to the homes of girls who have moved elsewhere after marriage.
There is another interesting tradition linked to Mamani in which children visit each home in the village or neighbourhood to collect money to organise a celebration called Issun in the evening. This is still practiced in Chanchik neighbourhood of Kargil town.

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January 22, 2023
XERGY 20 LED 2m Battery Powered Decoration Starry String Lights Operated by 2xCR2032 with Large Beads Copper Wire for DIY – Pack of 2, Diwali Decoration Lights Festival Rice Light

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Powered by 2x CR2032 lithium batteries..
Waterproof: the LED copper string light is waterproof (battery box not)
Safe low consumption: the led string lights will not overheat after usage
Battery operated and on/off switch : each set of string lights uses 2x cr2032 batteries(included)
Wide usage: perfect for home indoor party wedding valentine’s day wedding or arrangements

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November 23, 2022
Jiada LED Balloons for Party Festival Celebrations (Set of 25) for Party Decorations Latex

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Jiada brings to you a Simple inflate balloon like any other balloon. Available in assorted colors. Ordinary balloon bouquets become radiant plumes for weddings and outdoor events. The balloon lights fit in the neck of inflated balloons, anchored by a heavy elastic ring. These mix colors balloons with LED lights are perfect for any occasion.
Simply inflate the balloon like any other balloon. Assorted colors. Ordinary balloon bouquets become radiant plumes for weddings and outdoor events. The balloon lights fit in the neck of inflated balloons, anchored by a heavy elastic ring
These mix colors balloons with LED lights are perfect for any occasion – birthday party, wedding ceremony, marriage anniversary, corporate events, opening ceremony, new year
Party time, throw a unique party with the LED light balloons. They are not only fun but too. They make the perfect party accessory for people who love to have a good time
LED light lasts for up to 8 to 12 hrs. Maximum inflation of 12 inches/ 30 cm. Important : if the LED does not light up after pulling out the paper clip , please shake the balloon a little

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November 23, 2022
Gift Box for Packaging Sweets, Flowers, Plants, Birthdays, Festival Hampers, Rigid Cardboard Black Round Set of 3

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Empty Gift Box for Corporate Hamper, Birthday Gifts, Wedding Gift Box, Mithai Festival Gift Box, Return Gift Box, Party Favours Gift Box etc
Size: Large – 22.5 x 22.5 cm, Medium Box : 20 x 20 cm, Small : 17.5 x 17.5 cm
Features: easy storage With rigid, plastic waterproof liner ( A water proof liner means , you can use our boxes for flowers , plants and mithai with ghee and they won’t get wet and damaged) Reusable & durable enough to use again and again Recyclable
Applications : a) Multipurpose box -Unique and stylish way to make gift hampers with sweets, flowers, plants , succulents , chocolates, mithai dry fruits soft toys and balloons b)Can be used in any occasions such as Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, Baby Shower, Party Favors, Return Gifts, New Year, Christmas or Valentine’s Day , Mother’s day, Diwali c) Can also be used as quirky storage solution d) Ideal for corporate gift hampers
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November 22, 2022