World Craft City (WCC) Title: Srinagar is being considered for the prestigious World Craft City (WCC) title by the World Crafts Council International (WCCI). The World Craft City (WCC) initiative was launched in 2014 by the World Crafts Council International (WCCI), a Kuwait-based organization. It acknowledges the contributions of local authorities, craftspeople, and communities to […]
Category: Arts Current Affairs
Kuchipudi : Struggle
Kuchipudi : Struggle Kuchipudi artists are struggling for survival and going through a tough phase due to lack of patronage. Kuchipudi is one of the Indian Classical dance belongs to the Andhra Pradesh. It was originally performed by a group of itinerant actors known as Bhagavathalu, who would travel from village to village, performing plays […]
Michelangelo’s David Statue And Italy’s Cultural Heritage Code
Michelangelo’s David Statue And Italy’s Cultural Heritage Code: Michelangelo’s David is a renowned marble sculpture created by the Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti between 1501 and 1504. The statue depicts the Biblical figure David, a young shepherd who fought and defeated the giant Goliath. The sculpture is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance art and is […]
Tripura’s Matabari Pera And Pachra Receive GI Tag
Tripura’s Matabari Pera And Pachra Receive GI Tag: The Tripura Chief Minister announced that two traditional items from the state, Matabari Pera and Pachra, have been honoured with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag marking a significant milestone for local artisans and weavers. Matabari Pera, a dairy-based confectionery that served as prasad at the Tripurasundari temple, […]
Tentative UNESCO List Of World Heritage Sites
Tentative UNESCO List Of World Heritage Sites: 6 new sites from Madhya Pradesh have found place in the Tentative UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites (WHS). The sites included in the new list included Gwalior Fort, Historical Group of Dhamnar Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, Rock Art Sites of Chambal Valley, Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur, and Gond monuments […]
Gulaal Gota : Tradition Of Celebrating Holi
Gulaal Gota : Tradition Of Celebrating Holi In Jaipur, Rajasthan, the age-old tradition of celebrating Holi continues. This celebration involves the practice of “Gulaal Gota,” a unique tradition dating back around 400 years. Gulaal Gota is a small ball made of lac, filled with dry gulaal, and weighs around 20 grams when filled. Lac is […]
Monuments Of National Importance
Monuments Of National Importance: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently decided to delist 18 protected monuments as they have ceased to be of “national importance”. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act), 1958 (amended in 2010), provides for the declaration and conservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites, […]
Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024 : Changes
Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024: Changes The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified the Patents Amendment Rules, 2024 making significant changes to Indian patent practice and procedure. Changes Introduced Under Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024: The timeline for filing the RFE is now reduced from 48 months to 31 months from the priority date. The reduced […]
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has introduced the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, replacing the outdated 1983 rules, in accordance with the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023. The Cinematograph (Amendment) Act of 2023 amended the Cinematograph Act of 1952, which governs the certification, exhibition, and censorship of films in India. The […]
Mahakumbh 2024
Mahakumbh 2024: The Start-up Mahakumbh, a major event focused on promoting and celebrating India’s startup ecosystem, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The Start-up Mahakumbh event showcased innovations and startups from across the country, with participants displaying their products and services with great pride. India’s startup ecosystem has […]
