Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project: The Ministry for Culture has decided to map and document all villages under the Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar (MGMD) Programme. This National Mission on Cultural Mapping is conducted in coordination with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) under the Ministry of Culture. A web portal on MGMD has […]
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Egypt’s Mummified Baboons : Discovery
Egypt’s Mummified Baboons : Discovery Origin of Egypt’s mummified baboons has been finally cracked recently. The scientists have recently retrieved ancient mitochondrial DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) from a mummified baboon found at the Gabbanat el-Qurud site in Egypt, which will help discover its origin. The Egyptian god Thoth was represented by a baboon which is odd […]
Restriction Around Pashupatinath Temple
Restriction Around Pashupatinath Temple: The sale and consumption of meat, alcohol, and other intoxicants have been restricted around the Pashupatinath Temple area due to the Hindu festival of Bala Chaturdashi. Pashupatinath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupati, a form of Shiva. It is located on the bank of the Bagmati River on the […]
Garba Of Gujarat : Intangible Cultural Heritage
Garba Of Gujarat : Intangible Cultural Heritage The vibrant and culturally rich dance form, ‘Garba of Gujarat,’ has earned a prestigious place in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO. The recognition was formalized during the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage held […]
Lakadong Turmeric : GI Tag
Lakadong Turmeric : GI Tag Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Lakadong turmeric is considered to be one of the world’s best varieties of turmeric, with a curcumin content of around 6.8 to 7.5 per cent. It is darker in colour and is grown organically without the use of fertilisers. […]
Angkor Wat Temple : Eighth Wonder Of The World
Angkor Wat Temple : Eighth Wonder Of The World Angkor Wat temple, located in Cambodia, has defeated Pompeii in Italy to become the eighth Wonder of the World. The unofficial title “Eighth Wonder of the World” is sometimes given to buildings, structures, projects, designs, or even people who are thought to be comparable to the […]
Parthenon Sculptures
Parthenon Sculptures: Greece and the UK had a diplomatic dispute regarding the Parthenon Sculptures at the British Museum when Athens accused London of avoiding discussion on the contested sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles. Despite Greece’s repeated requests for their permanent return, Britain and the British Museum have consistently refused. The Parthenon Sculptures housed […]
Kambala Buffalo Race
Kambala Buffalo Race: The traditional buffalo race, Kambala, is set to take place for the first time in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Kambala is a buffalo race held in Coastal Karnataka districts (Udupi and Dakshina Kannada) during the winter months when farmers harvest their paddy crops. The race is held on two parallel tracks filled with mud […]
Sea buckthorn : Awarded GI Tag
Sea buckthorn : Awarded GI Tag Sea buckthorn fruit from Ladakh has been recently awarded a GI tag. Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a plant found throughout Europe and Asia. In India, it is found above the tree line in the Himalayan region, generally in dry areas such as the cold deserts of Ladakh and […]
Kangri : Traditional Fire pot Of Kashmir
Kangri : Traditional Fire pot Of Kashmir As winter tightens its icy grip on the Kashmir valley, the traditional fire pot known as “Kangri” is seeing a surge in demand. The Kangri, also known as Kanger or Kangid, is earthenware filled with glowing embers and encased in pretty handmade wicker baskets. It is a portable […]
