Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha: India is set to undertake a profound gesture of spiritual outreach and cultural diplomacy through the exposition of the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka.The Devnimori Relics originate from the Devnimori archaeological site, located near Shamlaji in the Aravalli district of Gujarat. It was first explored in […]
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Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj Initiative : Union Budget 2026
Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj Initiative : Union Budget 2026 In the Union Budget 2026-27 presented recently, the Finance Minister announced the launch of the Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj Initiative aimed at strengthening Khadi, handloom, and handicrafts. It was announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 to strengthen India’s traditional craft sectors. It is a major initiative […]
Buddhist Circuit in Northeast: Union Budget 2026
Buddhist Circuit in Northeast: Union Budget 2026 In the Union Budget 2026–27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new scheme to develop a Buddhist Circuit in the Northeast to preserve temples and monasteries and promote tourism. The Buddhist Circuit (Northeast) is a heritage–tourism initiative aimed at conservation, connectivity, and promotion of Buddhist monasteries and pilgrimage […]
Zapotec Civilization
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 […]
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 […]
