GI-Tagged Gulabi Meenakari Handicrafts : Gift To Visiting Delegates From G20 Nations The Uttar Pradesh state government has decided to gift GI-tagged Gulabi meenakari handicrafts to the visiting delegates from G20 nations. Gulabi meenakari handicraft is one of the rarest crafts in India that is practised in the by lanes of Varanasi, near Gai Ghat. […]
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Kathakali Dance Theatre: A Visual Narrative Of Sacred Indian Mime
Kathakali Dance Theatre: A Visual Narrative Of Sacred Indian Mime KK Gopalakrishnan has recently released a captivating book titled “Kathakali Dance Theatre: A Visual Narrative of Sacred Indian Mime.” The book offers a behind-the-scenes look into the world of Kathakali, focusing on the green room, artists’ struggles, and the unique bonds forged during long make-up […]
Lavender Festival
Lavender Festival: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Lavender Festival in Bhaderwah, Jammu, as part of the One Week One Lab Campaign organized by CSIR-IIIM. This is the 2nd year of the lavender revolution. Bhaderwah is hailed as the Lavender capital of India and an Agri StartUp destination. Lavender Revolution (also called Purple Revolution) […]
New Excavations At Delhi’s Purana Qila
New Excavations At Delhi’s Purana Qila: New excavations at Delhi’s Purana Qila (Old Fort) have uncovered evidence of a pre-Mauryan era settlement. The ongoing excavation aims to establish a complete chronology of the site and provide further insights into the ancient city of Indraprastha. The site is considered significant as it may have been the […]
Divya Kala Shakti Program
Divya Kala Shakti Program: The ‘Divya Kala Shakti’ Program was inaugurated at the Rudraksha Convention & Cultural Centre in Varanasi. Divya Kala Shakti is a Cultural Program by Children &Youth with Disabilities. Divya Kala Shakti’ programme was organized in various parts of the country since 2019, at the national level and in other regions of […]
Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl
Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl: The mascot of International Museum Expo 2023 was inspired by Dancing Girl Sculpture. Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl Discovered in 1926 (by British archaeologist Ernest McKay) during excavations at Mohenjodaro, a major site of the Indus Civilization. Over 4,500 years old, belonging to the Harappan period (3300-1300 BC). Made of bronze, a metal alloy […]
One District One Product Gifts
One District One Product Gifts: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is presenting Khelo India University Games (KIUG) winners with ‘One District One Product’ gifts. One District One Product (ODOP) Initiative was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in 2018. Objective is to help districts reach their full potential, foster economic and […]
Sengol : Historical Sceptre
Sengol : Historical Sceptre A historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu ‘Sengol’ will be installed at the new Parliament building to be inaugurated by by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28. Sengol was used on August 14, 1947, by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru when the transfer of power took place from the British. It […]
Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit
Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to develop a ‘Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit’ in Northeast India, connecting seven historic temples along the Brahmaputra River. The initiative aims to boost riverine tourism and strengthen the tourism sector in Assam. It also intends to establish a modern ferry service […]
Shantiniketan : UNESCO World Heritage Site Tag
Shantiniketan : UNESCO World Heritage Site Tag Santiniketan in West Bengal has been recommended for inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Santiniketan is a renowned cultural and heritage place located in Birbhum District, West Bengal, India. It holds historical significance and is known for its association with Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. It was the home […]
