Uttarakhand CM Inaugurates Jauljibi Mela 2024 in Pithoragarh: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Jauljibi Mela 2024 in Pithoragarh, calling it an “invaluable heritage” of the state. The mela, historically significant for promoting harmony between India, Tibet, Nepal, and neighboring regions, plays a vital role in strengthening both economic and cultural ties. During the […]
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Menhir : In News
Menhir : In News An Iron Age menhir, a memorial pillar locally known as ‘Niluvu Rayi’ found in Kamasanpalli village of Nagarkurnool district in Telangana, faces neglect. A menhir is a large upright standing stone. Menhirs may be found singly as monoliths, or as part of a group of similar stones. They are widely distributed […]
Al-Natah : Ancient Town Uncovered By Archaeologists
Al-Natah : Ancient Town Uncovered By Archaeologists Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town in Saudi Arabia, illustrating the gradual shift from nomadic to urban lifestyles. French archaeologist Guillaume Charloux and his crew led the discovery. Excavation at the Khaybar oasis has found that a sophisticated Bronze Age town existed between 2400 and 1500 BCE. […]
Bidar Fort : Waqf Board Identified As Its Property
Bidar Fort : Waqf Board Identified As Its Property The Waqf Board identified 17 monuments inside the historic Bidar Fort in Karnataka as its property. Bidar Fort is situated in Bidar City on the northern plateau of Karnataka, India. The history of Bidar Fort dates back over 500 years, starting with the reign of the […]
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj will be held from January 13 to February 26, drawing millions of pilgrims to perform sacred rituals and seek spiritual liberation Maha Kumbh Mela rooted in Hindu mythology, the Maha Kumbh Mela began as a pilgrimage tradition thousands of years ago, with early references […]
Kalka-Shimla Railway : In News
Kalka-Shimla Railway : In News Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister recently urged the Central government to explore the possibility of running trains on the Kalka-Shimla narrow-gauge railway, a UNESCO world heritage site, on green hydrogen. It is a narrow-gauge railway in North India which traverses a mostly mountainous route from Kalka (Haryana) to Shimla (Himachal Pradesh). […]
First Asian Buddhist Summit : India To Host
First Asian Buddhist Summit : India To Host India is set to host the first Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS) in New Delhi on November 5-6, 2024, organized by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC). Initiated by the Government of India and IBC to promote Buddhist heritage and interfaith dialogue […]
Tumaini Festival
Tumaini Festival: The Tumaini Festival, an annual event held since 2014 at Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp, celebrates the resilience and culture of refugees through music, art, and crafts. Tumaini Festival founded in 2014, by Menes La Plume, a Congolese poet. Purpose is to create a unique platform for cultural exchange, showcasing resilience through music, art, […]
Bali Padyami festival
Bali Padyami festival: Karnataka is celebrating the Bali Padyami festival (Bali Pratipada) on marking the fourth day of Deepavali. This festival commemorates the return of the Asura king, Bali Chakravarty, from Pathala Loka to Bhuloka, a journey made possible by the boon granted to him by Lord Vishnu during his Vamana Avatar.
Vigilance Awareness Week 2024
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, […]
