Nushu Script Conservation: Nushu, a 400-year-old “women’s script” from Jiangyong, Hunan province, is witnessing a revival among Gen Z Chinese women, who see it as a cultural symbol of sisterhood and empowerment.Nüshu is a 17th-century phonetic script created by women in Jiangyong, China, as a private communication system when they were excluded from formal education. […]
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Sarnath Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage
Sarnath Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage: India has officially nominated the ‘Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath for the UNESCO World Heritage List under the 2025–26 nomination cycle. Sarnath has been on UNESCO’s “tentative list” since 1998.Sarnath, located near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon (Dhammachakkappavattana) after […]
Lalit Kala Akademi
Lalit Kala Akademi: The 64th National Exhibition of Art (NEA), organized by the Lalit Kala Akademi, India’s National Academy of Art, was recently inaugurated in New Delhi with a grand ceremony. Lalit Kala Akademi, National Academy of Art, New Delhi, was set up by the Government of India as an autonomous body, on 5th August, […]
Mahabodhi Temple : In News
Mahabodhi Temple : In News The Supreme Court recently agreed to review a petition seeking the repeal of the Bodh Gaya Temple Act of 1949, advocating for its replacement with a central law to better manage the Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar. Mahabodhi Temple is one of the four most sacred sites of Buddhism, marking the […]
1st-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival
1st-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival: The first-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival is being held in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam, showcasing the rich musical heritage of all seven BIMSTEC countries. A regional cultural event featuring traditional music performances by artists from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand under the BIMSTEC framework. Hosted […]
Piprahwa Relics
Piprahwa Relics: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, proudly announced the historic return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha to their rightful home in India. Piprahwa Relics are associated with the mortal remains of Lord Buddha. The Piprahwa Relics, which include bone fragments, soapstone and crystal caskets, a sandstone coffer, and offerings […]
Lifted the 28-year-old ban on heritage sports like bullock cart races, dog races, horse races, and pigeon racing
Lifted the 28-year-old ban on heritage sports like bullock cart races, dog races, horse races, and pigeon racing: The Punjab government has lifted the long-standing ban on traditional heritage sports, including bullock cart races, dog races, horse races, and pigeon racing, marking a revival of the state’s cultural identity. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while addressing […]
Mansa Devi Temple : Stampede
Mansa Devi Temple : Stampede A tragic stampede near Haridwar’s Mansa Devi temple claimed eight lives and injured 28 others recently. Mansa Devi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Mansa Devi, a form of Shakti (Goddess Durga). It is located in the city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand. The temple is located atop […]
IGNCA symposium on the Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra’s
IGNCA symposium on the Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra’s: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is set to host a prestigious two-day National Symposium titled “Timeless Texts and Universal Teachings: Inscription of Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra in the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register” on 30th and 31st July 2025 in New […]
Haridwar Stampede
Haridwar Stampede: Eight people died and 30 were injured in a stampede at Haridwar’s Mansa Devi temple due to panic triggered by a rumour of a snapped electric line.A massive crowd of devotees, including children, panicked on a stairway after a rumour about an electric wire snap, leading to a crush and stampede.Local authorities (police, […]
