New Additions to India’s UNESCO Tentative List: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the inclusion of five new heritage properties and serial transnational proposals to India’s UNESCO Tentative List. With these new additions, India’s total count on the Tentative List has increased to 78. Newly Added Sites to India’s UNESCO Tentative List: Bagh Cave […]
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What is Kaladi?
What is Kaladi? The Union Minister of State in PMO recently stated that the “Kaladi”, the GI-tagged traditional dairy product of the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, has reached the commercial threshold for local and global consumption. Kaladi known as Kalari cheese or the “mozzarella of the Himalayas”, it is a traditional dairy product […]
Modhera Sun Temple
Modhera Sun Temple: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently highlighted the thousand-year history of Gujar Modhera Sun Temple, recalling its destruction during invasions and its subsequent reconstruction, while also highlighting the village’s transformation into India’s first 24×7 s village. Modhera Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya located at Modhera village […]
Musical Instrument Mandar : GI Tag
Musical Instrument Mandar : GI Tag Jharkhand’s traditional folk percussion instrument, the ‘Mandar’, has officially been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai.It is a traditional, centuries-old double-headed barrel/cylindrical folk drum (percussion instrument) crafted primarily from red clay and leather, recognized as one of the oldest musical heritage instruments […]
Etruscan Civilization
Etruscan Civilization: Archaeologists recently unearthed a monumental 2,700-year-old tomb at Vulci, an important ancient Etruscan town north of Rome. Etruscan Civilization was a pre-Roman Mediterranean civilization that flourished between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. The Etruscans, also known as the Tyrrhenians, inhabited the area that is now Italy. Their country was called Tuscia, or […]
Tulu Accorded 2nd Official Language Status in Karnataka
Tulu Accorded 2nd Official Language Status in Karnataka: The Karnataka government has granted Tulu the status of the second additional administrative language in the State. The status will apply specifically to the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, where Tulu is widely spoken. The government will allocate Rs 82 lakh annually for translation, training […]
Vasai Fort
Vasai Fort: Several Ganesh idols immersed in an artificial pond were allegedly found dumped near the jetty at Vasai Fort recently, sparking outrage among residents.Vasai Fort, also known as the Bassein Fort, is an ancient fort located at Vasai in the suburbs of North Mumbai, Maharashtra.It overlooks the confluence of the Ulhas River.Surrounded by the […]
Bidriware
Bidriware: It was observed that Bidriware, the centuries-old metal craft is facing fresh pressure from the rising prices of silver, copper, and zinc. Bidriware is a form of metal handicraft which has been made for centuries by artisans from Karnataka’s Bidar district. It is renowned for its intricate, handcrafted designs. The origin of Bidriware as […]
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple: Hundreds of street vendors have been left struggling after being recently evicted from the roads surrounding the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple as part of measures to regulate traffic and pedestrian movement ahead of the temple’s Maha Kumbabishekam. Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, also called Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, is a historic Hindu temple located on […]
Gooty Fort
Gooty Fort: After review, the Union Ministry of Communications and Department of Posts recently forwarded the proposal for a commemorative postage stamp on Gooty Fort. Gooty Fort, also known as Ravadurg and Gutti Kota, is an ancient hilltop fortress located in the town of Gooty in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. Inscriptions found here […]
