Stonehenge: Stonehenge is at risk of being ‘de-listed’ as a UNESCO World Heritage site if the A303 tunnel goes ahead. The efforts to stop the construction of a two-mile road tunnel close to the Great Circle of Stonehenge in the United Kingdom were seen. Stonehenge located in Salisbury Plain in England. It is not clear […]
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Channapatna Toys : Afganishtan
Channapatna Toys : Afganishtan Channapatna toys have now become part of children’s academic activities in Afghanistan. Channapatna Toys are a particular form of wooden toys and dolls that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka. Channapatna is also known as Gombegala Ooru (toy-town). The history of Channapatna toys can […]
Radiocarbon Dating
Radiocarbon Dating: Archaeologists have recently used radiocarbon dating to analyse the oldest true wooden frame saddle in East Asia, revealing how the rise of Mongolian steppe cultures was likely aided by advances in equestrian technology. Radiocarbon dating, or carbon-14 dating, is a scientific method that can accurately determine the age of organic materials as old […]
Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project
Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project: The Ministry for Culture has decided to map and document all villages under the Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar (MGMD) Programme. This National Mission on Cultural Mapping is conducted in coordination with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) under the Ministry of Culture. A web portal on MGMD has […]
Egypt’s Mummified Baboons : Discovery
Egypt’s Mummified Baboons : Discovery Origin of Egypt’s mummified baboons has been finally cracked recently. The scientists have recently retrieved ancient mitochondrial DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) from a mummified baboon found at the Gabbanat el-Qurud site in Egypt, which will help discover its origin. The Egyptian god Thoth was represented by a baboon which is odd […]
Restriction Around Pashupatinath Temple
Restriction Around Pashupatinath Temple: The sale and consumption of meat, alcohol, and other intoxicants have been restricted around the Pashupatinath Temple area due to the Hindu festival of Bala Chaturdashi. Pashupatinath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupati, a form of Shiva. It is located on the bank of the Bagmati River on the […]
Garba Of Gujarat : Intangible Cultural Heritage
Garba Of Gujarat : Intangible Cultural Heritage The vibrant and culturally rich dance form, ‘Garba of Gujarat,’ has earned a prestigious place in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO. The recognition was formalized during the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage held […]
Lakadong Turmeric : GI Tag
Lakadong Turmeric : GI Tag Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Lakadong turmeric is considered to be one of the world’s best varieties of turmeric, with a curcumin content of around 6.8 to 7.5 per cent. It is darker in colour and is grown organically without the use of fertilisers. […]
Angkor Wat Temple : Eighth Wonder Of The World
Angkor Wat Temple : Eighth Wonder Of The World Angkor Wat temple, located in Cambodia, has defeated Pompeii in Italy to become the eighth Wonder of the World. The unofficial title “Eighth Wonder of the World” is sometimes given to buildings, structures, projects, designs, or even people who are thought to be comparable to the […]
Parthenon Sculptures
Parthenon Sculptures: Greece and the UK had a diplomatic dispute regarding the Parthenon Sculptures at the British Museum when Athens accused London of avoiding discussion on the contested sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles. Despite Greece’s repeated requests for their permanent return, Britain and the British Museum have consistently refused. The Parthenon Sculptures housed […]
