Category: Arts Current Affairs

India’s 1st Manuscript Mapping Drive: The Ministry of Culture has launched a first-of-its-kind three-month nationwide survey to map India’s manuscript heritage. The exercise aims to curb intellectual piracy by digitising India’s vast manuscript heritage, which includes the world’s largest collection of about 1 crore manuscripts. The survey will be conducted from the district level upwards […]

Petroglyphs: Researchers recently found two ancient rock carvings (petroglyphs) on a flat rock inside a rock shelter on a hill behind Beerappa Temple in Manchirevula, Telangana. Petroglyphs (also known as rock engravings) are symbolic images sculpted or engraved on the surface of rocks by removing material from its surface layer with instruments of superior hardness. […]

Kalinjar Fort: The hill region surrounding the Kalinjar Fort in Banda was officially declared a National Geo-Heritage Site by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) recently. It is located in the Banda district of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on an isolated hilltop, surrounded by the Vindhya Mountains and the Ken River. It is one […]

Prambanan Temple: India and Indonesia have partnered for the restoration of the Prambanan Temple complex in the Special Region of Yogyakarta in southern Java. Prambanan Temple is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, located in Sleman, Yogyakarta, Southern Java. It is known locally as the Temple of the Slender Virgin (Roro Jonggrang). It was […]

Balirajgarh Fort: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has granted fresh approval for renewed scientific excavation at Balirajgarh Fort (officially the “Remains of Ancient Fort of Garh”) in Madhubani district, Bihar.It is a centrally protected national monument dating to around 200 BCE, offering insights into the Mithila region’s early civilisation and its legendary links to […]

Kurumba Painting: It was observed that the Kurumba art form is facing the threat of extinction. Kurumba Painting is a prehistoric art form, estimated to be over 3000 years old. It originates from the Kurumba tribe in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. The art was traditionally drawn on rocks and in caves across the high […]

GI-Tagged Joha Rice: India has facilitated the export of 25 metric tonnes of Assam’s GI-tagged Joha rice to the United Kingdom and Italy, expanding access to niche agricultural products in global markets.Joha rice is a short-grain aromatic rice variety known for its distinctive fragrance, soft texture, and traditional cultivation practices.It received Geographical Indication (GI) status […]

Guinness World Record Lezim Dance in Dombivli: International Women’s Day 2026 was celebrated across Maharashtra with various events like the rallies, sports events, awareness campaigns, and cultural performances under the theme “Give to Gain.” Various districts organized activities highlighting women’s empowerment, health awareness and community participation. This celebrations included marathons, bike rallies, sports competitions and […]

Thirumangai Alvar Idol Returned to India: The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford returned a 16th-century bronze statue of Saint Thirumangai Alvar to the Government of India after research established that it originated from the Soundararaja Perumal temple in Tamil Nadu.The identification was made by the India Pride Project, a cultural advocacy group, by matching the Ashmolean bronze […]