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Sat Apr 12, 2025 02:54 PM Last update on: Sat Apr 12, 2025 03:12 PM Pahela Baishakh is the celebration of Bengali New Year. The name itself means First of Baishakh, the first month of the Bengali ...

The premises of Synergy Heart and Soul, a school dedicated to differently-abled children in Makola, were filled with laughter and excitement last Monday as students celebrated the Sinhala and Tamil ...

The Bengali New Year, known as Poila Baisakh, or Pohela Boishakh, is a celebration of starting fresh and traditional dishes. Falling on the 15th of April 2025, Poila Baisakh is an opportune moment to ...

From Hogmanay, to cheese rolling or London’s vibrant Notting Hill Carnival, Britain's most treasured cultural events and traditions ... year and is synonymous with celebration of the New Year ...

Jorge as Center Head, Asia Society Philippines. Ching has over 25 years of experience in leadership roles across the development and private sectors working in education reform, youth empowerment, ...

Puthandu is more than just the start of a new year—it is a time for renewal, reflection, and rejuvenation. As the Tamil Shaka Samvata 1947 begins, families come together to honour traditions ...

Though Songkran traditions vary all over the country, Thammasat University’s Pipad says two main rituals are still widely carried out today. On the first day of the new year, on April 13 ...