Similipal Kai Chutney: The Similipal kai chutney made with red weaver ants by the tribal people of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district (Odisha) received the geographical identity tag. Similipal Kai Chutney is popular in Mayurbhanj region for its healing properties and also deemed important for nutritional security of the tribal people. Many indigenous people from Mayurbhanj district […]
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India As a Global MICE Destination
India As a Global MICE Destination: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry is promoting India as a global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination. The objective is to showcase India’s MSME sector, traditional handicrafts, artisanal offerings, weavers, and manufacturing prowess internationally. The Ministry also unveils India’s ambitious Mega Events line-up for the coming months; […]
Surya Namaskar : Gujrat Set a Guinness World Record
Surya Namaskar : Gujrat Set a Guinness World Record Gujarat set a Guinness World Record with over 50,000 people performing ‘Surya Namaskar’ simultaneously at 108 venues. The main event took place at Modhera Sun Temple in Mehsana Surya Namaskar also known as Sun Salutation, is a yogic practice that involves a series of 12 postures […]
Divya Kala Mela 2023-2024
Divya Kala Mela 2023-2024: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) is set to inaugurate the Divya Kala Mela 2023 in Bengaluru. ‘Divya Kala Melas’ organized across India is part of the initiative to empower Persons with Disabilities (PwD) during the year 2023-2024. Around 100 Divyang artisans from 20 states/UTs will display their […]
Tansen Samaroh
Tansen Samaroh: 1,300 musicians played Vande Mataram on tabla to enter the Guinness World Record for the “largest table ensemble” during the ongoing 99th International Tansen Samaroh in Gwalior. Tansen Samaroh is a tribute to Indian musical legend, Shri Ramtanu Misra, famously known as Tansen. It is held every year in December in Gwalior to […]
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards For Cultural Heritage Conservation 2023
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards For Cultural Heritage Conservation 2023: Three heritage projects from Punjab and Haryana have secured prestigious spots among the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2023. UNESCO seeks to encourage private sector involvement and public-private collaboration in conserving the region’s cultural heritage for the benefit of current and future generations. Since 2000, […]
Rozgar Melas
Rozgar Melas: Rozgar Melas events are being held across the country recently. New appointees are inducted into various Central Ministries/ Departments/ Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs)/ Autonomous Bodies including Health and education Institutes, Public Sector Banks etc. Filling up vacant posts in various Ministries/Departments is a continuous process. All vacant posts are being filled in […]
World’s Oldest Known Fort
World’s Oldest Known Fort: An international team of archaeologists has uncovered is believed to be the world’s oldest-known fort in a remote region of Siberia. The fortified settlement, named Amnya, is located along the Amnya River in western Siberia. It features around 20 scattered pit-house depressions divided into two sections, Amnya I and Amnya II. […]
Andriamamelo Cave : Rock Art Drawings
Andriamamelo Cave : Rock Art Drawings Unique, prehistoric rock art drawings have been discovered in the Andriamamelo Cave in western Madagascar. Andriamamelo Cave is situated in the western Madagascar. It is located in karstified limestone of the Paysage Harmonieux Protege de Beanka. This is part of an extensive karst region that includes the Parc National […]
National Culture Fund : Fund Received From Non-Government Sources
National Culture Fund : Fund Received From Non-Government Sources The Union Minister for Culture, Tourism And Development informed in the Lok Sabha that the National Culture Fund (NCF) received Rs. 3.70 Crore From Non-Government Sources during the last five Years. National Culture Fund was set up by the Government of India as a Trust under […]
