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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UK Naga Skull Auction Controversy: A 19th-century “horned Naga skull” was withdrawn from an auction in the UK following significant backlash from authorities in Nagaland and India, bringing attention to the sensitive issue of Indigenous human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 […]

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: […]

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.