Haka Dance: A Sikh Nagar Kirtan or religious procession in South Auckland, New Zealand, was protested in the form of a traditional tribal “haka” dance recently. It is a traditional dance of the indigenous Māori people of New Zealand. It is known for its powerful energy, fierce facial expressions (pukana), and physical movements like stamping, […]
Category: Arts Current Affairs
Thanjavur Painting
Thanjavur Painting: The Department of Posts successfully undertook the transmission of a priceless Thanjavur painting of the Shri Ram from Bengaluru to Ayodhya using its Logistics Post service. It is a classical South Indian art form originating in the town of Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, around 1600 AD. Tanjore or Thanjavur paintings are created on […]
Natyashastra
Natyashastra: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) recently organised the academic programme titled ‘Natyashastra – Synthesis of Theory and Praxis’ during the 20th Session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage at the iconic Red Fort, Delhi. It is an ancient Sanskrit treatise on performing arts. The title […]
Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan : In News
Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan : In News The Chief Minister of Sikkim officially declared Cho La & Dok La, two significant border destinations, open for tourists under the “Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan” initiative. It is a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Defence & Ministry of Tourism. The initiative aims to promote border tourism while simultaneously strengthening […]
Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park: After record-breaking rains, an ancient lake in Death Valley national park that had vanished has returned to view. It is a desert valley located in the southeastern part of California, United States. It is the hottest and driest place in North America. It is the location of the highest temperature ever […]
Uchi Pillaiyar Temple
Uchi Pillaiyar Temple: The Tamil Nadu government recently informed the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that the deepam (lamp) was lit at the Uchipillaiyar temple mandapam in Thirupparankundram hill during Karthigai Deepam this year too as it was done for over the last 150 years. The Uchi Pillaiyar Temple, also known as Rockfort […]
Deepavali has been inscribed on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Deepavali has been inscribed on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.: Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is the festival of lights celebrated across India.‘Deepa’ means lamp or light and ‘Vali’ means string or row, and Deepavali means rows of lights.It is celebrated on Kartik Amaavasya, which typically falls in October or November.The […]
Boreendo
Boreendo: UNESCO has inscribed Pakistan’s Boreendo, a rare clay vessel-flute linked to the Indus Valley musical tradition, on the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding list.The Boreendo is a spherical clay vessel-flute, producing mellow, breathy tones used in folk melodies, pastoral songs and winter gatherings in Sindh. It originates from Keti Mir Muhammad […]
Goa nightclub fire tragedy
Goa nightclub fire tragedy: The Goa nightclub fire tragedy, which killed 25 people most of them migrant workers — has exposed serious gaps in governance, unsafe working conditions, and weak enforcement of licensing and safety norms. India records approximately 1.6 lakh fire incidents annually, resulting in over 27,000 deaths (NCRB Accidental Deaths & Suicides in […]
Saudi UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC)
Saudi UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC): UNESCO has added three more Saudi cities Riyadh, AlUla, and Riyadh Al-Khabra to the Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) in its 2025 update.The GNLC is a UNESCO-led international network that recognises cities promoting lifelong learning across all age groups through inclusive, accessible, and sustainable learning ecosystems.Established […]
