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PM Modi Extends Greeting On Makar Sankranti, Bhogi, Magh Bihu, & Pongal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 14, extended greetings on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Bhogi, Magh Bihu, and Pongal. "Across India, we are marking different festivals which signify India’s vibrant cultural diversity. My greetings on these festivals," PM Modi tweeted. PM links Makar Sankranti with nature, wishes good health on Bhogi, and synonym Pongal to the vibrant culture. Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Bhogi are celebrated on … read-more
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Assam: Transgender Association Shares Video For Social Inclusion
In an awareness move, the All Assam Transgender Association (AATA) released a video that appeals to people for their inclusion in festivals and other occasions. Titled as ‘Ami Tritiyo’ (We, the Third), it was produced with the help of Assam’s social welfare department and was released ahead of ‘Magh Bihu.’ Jointly developed by AATA and North East Voluntary Association of Rural Development, the video aims to scrap gender discrimination against… read-more
Tags: Transgender, transgender community, Magh Bihu, Discrimination, Gender Equality, Assam
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