Amphora: A Roman shipwreck over 2,100 years old has been recently located off the coast of Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, Italy, about five kilometers offshore and at a depth of 46 meters, with a cargo of around 500 amphorae. Amphora is an ancient vessel form used as a storage jar, particularly in Mediterranean cultures. It […]
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What is Phulkari?
What is Phulkari? Several years after Punjab’s traditional embroidery, Phulkari, secured the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag, the craftspersons who keep the centuries-old practice alive continue to struggle for recognition and a sustainable livelihood. Phulkari, meaning “flower work,” is a traditional embroidery art of Punjab. There are various theories about the origin of phulkari. Some […]
Kalaburagi Fort
Kalaburagi Fort: The MP for Kalaburagi recently met Union Culture Minister and submitted a letter seeking urgent approval for the proposed ₹20 crore conservation and rejuvenation project for the historic Kalaburagi fort. Kalaburagi Fort, also known as Gulbarga Fort, is a historic fort located in Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Karnataka. It was initially constructed by Raja Gulchand, […]
Dhimsa Dance : Guinness World Records as the largest Dhimsa dance
Dhimsa Dance: Guinness World Records as the largest Dhimsa dance A recent performance of the traditional Dhimsa dance by more than 13,000 tribal women and girl students at the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram was recognised by Guinness World Records as the “largest Dhimsa dance”. It is a popular tribal dance performed by […]
Lohagad Fort
Lohagad Fort: A video showing a local resident confronting a group of tourists for allegedly smoking cigarettes at Maharashtra’s historic Lohagad Fort has gone viral on social media, triggering a wider discussion on responsible tourism and the need to protect heritage monuments. Lohagad, also known as Iron Fort, is a hill fort located near Lonavala […]
Pithora Painting : GI Tag
Pithora Painting : GI Tag The Pithora painting, a centuries-old wall art tradition of Gujarat’s Rathwa tribal community, recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Pithora Painting is a traditional tribal wall art that has originated in the tribal regions of Gujarat, mainly in Panchmahal and Chhota Udaipur. It is done by tribes such as […]
Tripura Sarinda
Tripura Sarinda: A bamboo and cane artisan from Tripura is showcasing the state’s traditional bamboo musical instruments, including the recently GI-tagged sarinda, at the national-level handicrafts and handloom exhibition ‘Indi Haat 2026’ in New Delhi. Tripura Sarinda is a bowed string musical instrument which is crafted from a single block of wood with a hollow […]
Sarnath : UNESCO World Heritage List
Sarnath : UNESCO World Heritage List The “Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” got inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Sarnath is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It is counted among the holy pilgrimage sites of Buddhism. It is described in ancient Buddhist scriptures such as Rishipattan, Ishipatana, Mrigadava. It is now India’s 45th and […]
Harishchandragad Fort
Harishchandragad Fort: Four tourists from Mumbai were seriously injured recently during a landslide while they were descending the Harishchandragad fort in Ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra. Harishchandragad Fort is a hill fort located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. The fort originally dates back to the 6th century during the rule of the Kalchuri dynasty. The […]
Narwar Fort
Narwar Fort: A daring overnight theft at Madhya Pradesh’s Narwar Fort has left authorities scrambling after a 3,000 kg Scindia-era cannon was recently stolen by an armed gang. Narwar Fort is a historical fort located in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. It is spread atop the Vindhya ranges. Madhav National Park is located a […]
