Ghumot as the state’s heritage instrument : GOA In 2019, Goa State Cabinet declared Ghumot as the state’s heritage instrument without monitor lizard skin which has sparked an aesthetics debate on folk music.Ghumot (or Ghumat) is a traditional membranophone percussion instrument that features in several religious and cultural practices of Goa.It is made with an […]
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Poson Poya : Celebration In Sri Lanka
Poson Poya: Celebration In Sri Lanka Sri Lanka celebrated Poson Poya on June 10–11, 2025, marking over 2,000 years since the arrival of Buddhism on the island. Poson Poya is an annual Buddhist festival celebrated on the full moon day of June, second only in importance to Vesak in Sri Lanka. It marks the introduction […]
Keeladi Excavation Findings
Keeladi Excavation Findings: Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has stated that the report on the Keeladi excavations, submitted by archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna, is not yet “technically well-supported” and requires further scientific studies. Keeladi is a village in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, situated along the Vaigai River, about 12 km southeast of Madurai. Excavations began […]
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple: A ‘Maha Kumbhabhishekam’ was recently performed at the famed Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram after 270 years. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala. The name of the city of Thiruvananthapuram in Malayalam translates to “The City of Lord Ananta”,referring to the deity of […]
800-Year-Old Pandya Era Shiva Temple Unearthed in Tamil Nadu
800-Year-Old Pandya Era Shiva Temple Unearthed in Tamil Nadu: An important archaeological discovery has been made in Udampatti village of Melur taluk, Tamil Nadu, where the foundation of an 800-year-old Shiva temple belonging to the later Pandya period has been unearthed. Although only the stone base remains, the site is of major historical interest due […]
MS Dhoni Becomes Face of Dettol’s New ‘Icy Cool’ Personal Care Range
MS Dhoni Becomes Face of Dettol’s New ‘Icy Cool’ Personal Care Range: Dettol, India’s leading germ protection brand, announced the appointment of Mahendra Singh Dhoni—India’s beloved “Captain Cool”—as its new brand ambassador for its latest Icy Cool personal care range, including soaps, bodywash, and handwash. This strategic collaboration merges Dhoni’s calm and resilient persona with […]
Stampede at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium
Stampede at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium: A stampede at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB’s IPL victory parade on June 4, 2025, led to the tragic death of 11 people and injured over 30, exposing critical flaws in crowd management. A stampede is a sudden, uncontrolled rush of a crowd, typically caused by fear, panic, or excitement […]
Tamil Director Vikram Sugumaran Passes Away at 47
Tamil Director Vikram Sugumaran Passes Away at 47: Tamil filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran, best known for his directorial debut Madha Yaanai Koottam, passed away at the age of 47 following a cardiac arrest. The tragic incident occurred during his journey from Madurai to Chennai, where he had recently pitched a script to a producer. Despite being […]
Ker Sangri : Received a Geographical Indication tag
Ker Sangri : Received a Geographical Indication tag Rajasthan’s famous dish Ker Sangri has received a Geographical Indication tag.It is a Rajasthani delicacy made using sangri pods sourced from hardy khejri trees and Ker berries that grow on Ker trees. Both these ingredients are native to the arid regions of the Thar Desert.Preparing Ker Sangri […]
Madhubani and Gond Art
Madhubani and Gond Art: Artists of Madhubani and Gond art met President Droupadi Murmu under the Artists-in-Residence Programme – Kala Utsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Madhubani Art (Mithila Art): Originates from the Mithila region of Bihar; also referred to as Mithila painting. A folk-art form traditionally created by women on walls and floors of huts during […]
