Waste to Art Wall: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) launched a unique initiative titled “Waste to Art Wall” at Prem Nagar, Satranjipura Zone. The project aims to beautify public spaces while promoting awareness on cleanliness and waste management. It is an urban sanitation and recycling initiative where discarded waste materials are reused to create artistic […]
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Chhattisgarh’s Balod Becomes India’s First Officially Child Marriage-Free District
Chhattisgarh’s Balod Becomes India’s First Officially Child Marriage-Free District: Balod district in Chhattisgarh has been officially declared as India’s first child marriage-free district. The recognition comes under the “Child Marriage Free India” campaign, launched nationwide on August 27, 2024. The achievement reflects the collective effort of administration, panchayats, urban bodies, Anganwadi workers, and community members. […]
Unmesha Festival 2025
Unmesha Festival 2025: The third edition of the Unmesha International Literature Festival was held in Patna, Bihar, from 25th to 28th September 2025, bringing together an extraordinary confluence of writers, poets, translators, publishers, and scholars. With participation from 15 countries and over 100 languages, the festival highlighted the unifying power of literature in shaping societies […]
Dolmens of Kodaikanal : Fast Disappearing
Dolmens of Kodaikanal : Fast Disappearing The dolmens of Kodaikanal, megalithic structures dating back over 5,000 years, are fast disappearing, with less than 50% of those recorded in the early 20th century still standing. Dolmens are megalithic box-like stone structures, usually a large stone slab resting on three vertical pillars, built above the ground. They […]
Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl : Replica
Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl : Replica A replica of the famous Mohenjodaro ‘Dancing Girl’ was stolen from the National Museum in Delhi but recovered after the alleged culprit.The Dancing Girl is a bronze figurine from the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2500 BCE), discovered in 1926 by archaeologist Ernest Mackay at Mohenjodaro.The figurine was created using the […]
Phytosaur fossil
Phytosaur fossil: Ancient fossilised remains discovered in Megha village, Jaisalmer, have sparked speculation of being a Phytosaur fossil dating back to the Late Triassic–Jurassic period. Phytosaurs are extinct, large, semi-aquatic reptiles resembling modern crocodiles, belonging to the order Phytosauria. They thrived during the Late Triassic and possibly Early Jurassic, showing features like long snouts, heavy […]
India Adds 7 Natural Sites to UNESCO Tentative List
India Adds 7 Natural Sites to UNESCO Tentative List: India has added seven natural sites to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites (WHS), taking its total to 69 (49 cultural, 17 natural, and 3 mixed properties). This highlights the country’s commitment to preserving its rich natural and cultural heritage. India’s Newly Added Sites: Deccan […]
Javari Temple
Javari Temple: A seven-foot-tall headless Vishnu idol at the Javari temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Khajuraho has grabbed headlines following the Chief Justice of India’s remark during a recent hearing on a petition seeking its restoration. Javari Temple is a Hindu temple, which forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site […]
Singer Zubeen Garg dies in Singapore after a scuba diving accident
Singer Zubeen Garg dies in Singapore after a scuba diving accident: Zubeen Garg, a legendary Assamese singer and cultural icon, passed away at the age of 52 following a scuba diving accident in Singapore. He was visiting the country to perform at the North East Festival, where he was scheduled to appear on Friday. According […]
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu: Peru evacuated 1,600 tourists from Machu Picchu after protests blocked train access, demanding inclusion in the bidding process for a new bus operator.Machu Picchu is 15th-century Inca citadel and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. A UNESCO World Heritage Site (1983) and Peru’s most iconic tourist destination, attracting ~4,500 visitors […]
