Zapotec Civilization: Archaeologists in Mexico recently discovered a 1,400-year-old tomb from the Zapotec culture that features well-preserved details, including a sculpture of a wide-eyed owl with a man in its beak, multicolored murals and calendrical carvings. The Zapotec civilization thrived in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico, characterized by its high elevation and reliance on irrigation […]
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Punjabi Folk Orchestra
Punjabi Folk Orchestra: The rich musical and spiritual heritage of Punjab will be presented at Bharat Parv 2026 at the historic Red Fort with captivating performances by the Punjabi Folk Orchestra and Qalandri Dhamal. It is a unique ensemble developed using a wide range of traditional Punjabi folk instruments such as Dhol, Dholki, Taal-Koze, Tansari, […]
Living Root Bridges
Living Root Bridges: India submitted Meghalaya’s living root bridges to UNESCO for World Heritage status. The living root bridges are locally known as Jingkieng Jri or Lyu Chrai. These are nestled across the lush southern slopes of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya. These are masterpieces of bioengineering created by indigenous Khasi and Jaintia […]
Early 8th Century Telugu Inscription
Early 8th Century Telugu Inscription: A rare early 8th-century CE Telugu inscription has been discovered at Pitikayagulla, Andhra Pradesh, offering crucial insights into the early evolution of the Telugu language and epigraphy. Written in early Telugu script and language, the inscription is vital for tracing the transition of Telugu from Prakrit influence to an independent […]
Meghalaya will host its first state-led Spice Festival
Meghalaya will host its first state-led Spice Festival: Meghalaya is making a fresh push to expand its agriculture-based economy by directly entering India’s biggest commercial market. The state government will organise its first-ever Meghalaya Spice Festival in Mumbai from January 30 to February 1, 2026. The event is aimed at promoting Meghalaya’s premium spices, building […]
Mahakaleshwar Temple : VIP darshan
Mahakaleshwar Temple : VIP darshan The Supreme Court recently did not entertain a petition challenging the practice of ‘VIP darshan’ at the famed Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, observing that the court is not meant to play the role of a gatekeeper on who enters a temple and when. Mahakaleshwar Temple is a Hindu temple […]
Buddhist Diamond Triangle : UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
Buddhist Diamond Triangle : UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List The UNESCO World Heritage Centre has officially added Odisha’s famed Buddhist Diamond Triangle—comprising Lalitgiri, Udayagiri, and Ratnagiri—to India’s Tentative List for World Heritage Sites.The Diamond Triangle is a serial cultural nomination of three interconnected monastic complexes located in the Jajpur and Cuttack districts of Odisha. These […]
Granth Kutir
Granth Kutir: The President of India inaugurated Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Granth Kutir has a rich collection of manuscripts and books in classical languages of India which are Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. The aim of developing the Granth Kutir is to enhance awareness among the citizens […]
Phulkari
Phulkari: Over 40 rare pre-Partition textiles at an exhibition trace how phulkari functioned within women’s lives, and their everyday worlds. Phulkari, meaning “flower work,” is a traditional embroidery of Punjab and Haryana. The term first appeared in 18th-century Punjabi literature and may be linked to the Iranian art of gulkari. Historically, phulkari chaddars were an […]
Lambadi Tribe
Lambadi Tribe: Supreme Court is once again being asked to rule on long-standing controversy of Parliament’s decision on Scheduled Tribe status to Lambadi community in Telangana. They are found in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka states in South India. They are also known as Sugali or Banjara. LanguThey speak Gor Boli also called Lambadi which […]
