Sri Singeeswarar Temple : Study A set of copper-plate inscriptions dating back to the 16th Century CE have been discovered at the Sri Singeeswarar temple at Mappedu village in Tiruvallur district recently. Singeeswarar Temple (Mappedu) Situated in Mappedu, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, approximately 20 km from Poonamallee on the Chennai-Poonamallee-Perambakkam highway. Built in 976 A.D. […]
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International Abhidhamma Divas
International Abhidhamma Divas: The Prime Minister of India addressed a ceremony in celebration of International Abhidhamma Divas and recognition of Pali as classical language in New Delhi. Abhidhamma Divas commemorates the day when Lord Buddha descended from the celestial realm, Tāvatiṃsa-devaloka, to Sankassiya (now Sankisa Basantapur) in Uttar Pradesh. The Asokan Elephant Pillar, a historical […]
UK Naga Skull Auction Controversy
UK Naga Skull Auction Controversy: A 19th-century “horned Naga skull” was withdrawn from an auction in the UK following significant backlash from authorities in Nagaland and India, bringing attention to the sensitive issue of Indigenous human remains and the broader debate surrounding colonial legacies. At the auction 19th-century Naga human skull was valued at 3,500-4,500 […]
Water chestnut (Goer)
Water chestnut (Goer): Water chestnut, or “goer” in Kashmir, is a vital income source for families around Wular Lake, one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes. However, environmental changes have led to declining production, affecting local livelihoods. Water Chestnut (Goer) in Kashmir Grows in Wular Lake, Kashmir; known as “Singhara” in other parts of India. Collected […]
e-ABkari portal
e-ABkari portal: The Delhi Excise Department has introduced the e-ABkari portal to digitize and regulate the alcohol business in Delhi after the scrapping of the previous liquor policy. Developed by NIC, the portal aims to streamline the entire alcohol trade process.
Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav
Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav: The President launched the first edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad (Hyderabad). It is an eight-day festival, organised by the Rashtrapati Nilayam in collaboration with the Ministry of Development of the North-east Region (DoNER) and the Ministry of Culture. It is to celebrate the vibrant cultural heritage and […]
Oxygen Bird Park Set To Be Inaugurated By Shri. Nitin Gadkari
Oxygen Bird Park Set To Be Inaugurated By Shri. Nitin Gadkari: Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Shri. Nitin Gadkari Ji, set to inaugurate Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) on the Nagpur-Hyderabad National highway 44 in Nagpur, in state of Maharashtra.
Gingee Fort Has Been Nominated For UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list
Gingee Fort Has Been Nominated For UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list: The Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu’s Villupuram district has been nominated for UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list as part of the Maratha Military Landscapes proposal, which includes 11 other forts. Gingee Fort is renowned for its historical importance and strategic location atop three hillocks: […]
Most Prolific Indian Film Star
Most Prolific Indian Film Star: Megastar Chiranjeevi has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the most prolific actor/dancer in the Indian film industry. Over 45 years, he has performed an astonishing 24,000 dance moves in 537 songs across 156 films.
PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel Park in Maharashtra
PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel Park in Maharashtra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel Park (PM MITRA) in Maharashtra’s Amravati. Event Info The 1000-acre park is being developed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) as the State Implementation Agency.
