Vigilance Awareness Week 2024: Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 is currently underway. It runs from October 28 to November 3, 2024. This year’s theme is Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity. The Central Vigilance Commissioner, Shri Praveen Kumar Srivastava, and Vigilance Commissioner, Shri A.S. Rajeev, administered the integrity pledge to officials at Satarkata Bhawan, New Delhi, […]
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Simhachalam Temple : In News
Simhachalam Temple : In News During recent conservation efforts, epigraphists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) uncovered a Telugu inscription on the wall above the statue of Lord Hanuman at the 13th-century Simhachalam temple. Simhachalam Temple, originally known as Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, is a Hindu temple located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It is […]
Konark Wheels : Replicas Installed At Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan
Konark Wheels : Replicas Installed At Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan Four replicas of the Konark wheels, made of sandstone, have been installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan. This initiative aims to highlight India’s cultural heritage, presenting visitors with a glimpse of traditional and historical artistry associated with the 13th-century […]
NEOM Project : Saudi Arabia
NEOM Project : Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step toward realizing its ambitious NEOM project by opening its first luxury tourism site, an island called Sindalah. NEOM seeks to establish Saudi Arabia as a global luxury tourism and investment hub while advancing sustainable, high-tech urban development. It includes innovative concepts like The […]
Deepotsav 2024 Celebrations
Deepotsav 2024 Celebrations: Ayodhya made history by setting two Guinness World Records on 30th October evening. In a dazzling spectacle, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, alongside the district administration, illuminated the banks of the Saryu River with over 25 lakh diyas (earthen lamps), creating the world’s largest display of oil lamps.
Konark Sun Temple : Mann Ki Baat
Konark Sun Temple : Mann Ki Baat The Prime Minister’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’—through which he interacts with citizens on various issues—had recently made references to Odissi dance and Konark temple. It is located on the coastline of Odisha in Puri district. Also called the Surya Devalaya, the temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya. […]
India’s first ‘Writer’s Village’ was inaugurated in Dehradun
India’s first ‘Writer’s Village’ was inaugurated in Dehradun: India’s first ‘Writer’s Village’ was inaugurated in Dehradun by former President Ram Nath Kovind, along with Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (retd) and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. This unique village aims to foster creativity and provide a nurturing environment for writers from across the country, […]
Sohrai Painting : PM Gift To Russian President
Sohrai Painting : PM Gift To Russian President Prime Minister of India gifted Sohrai painting to Russian President during the recently held BRICS summit in Kazan. Sohrai Painting is an indigenous mural art form. It is also interesting to note that the word ‘Sohrai’ comes from soro – translating to ‘to drive with a stick’. […]
Shillong has been named the most popular travel destination for Indians in 2025
Shillong has been named the most popular travel destination for Indians in 2025: Shillong has emerged as the most popular destination for Indian travellers in 2025, as revealed by Skyscanner’s “Travel Trends Report” released on Wednesday. Meghalaya’s capital topped the list, surpassing Baku (Azerbaijan) and Langkawi (Malaysia), showing a strong interest among Indians for unique […]
Sri Singeeswarar Temple : Study
Sri Singeeswarar Temple : Study A set of copper-plate inscriptions dating back to the 16th Century CE have been discovered at the Sri Singeeswarar temple at Mappedu village in Tiruvallur district recently. Singeeswarar Temple (Mappedu) Situated in Mappedu, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, approximately 20 km from Poonamallee on the Chennai-Poonamallee-Perambakkam highway. Built in 976 A.D. […]
