Encyclopedia On Tribal Communities: Odisha became the first state in the country to start an encyclopedia on tribal communities. Unveiled by chief minister Naveen Patnaik, the five edited volumes of ‘Encyclopedia of Tribes in Odisha’ has 418 research articles on the tribals, including 13 particularly vulnerable groups The encyclopaedia was published by Scheduled Castes and […]
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UNESCO Lists 50 Iconic Textile Crafts
UNESCO Lists 50 Iconic Textile Crafts: UNESCO released a list of 50 exclusive and iconic heritage textile crafts of the country. One of the major challenges to the safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in South Asia is lack of proper inventory and documentation. Some of the Important Textiles Crafts Listed: Toda embroidery and Sungudi from […]
Sittanavasal
Sittanavasal: With much of the art in Sittanavasal either damaged or vandalised, the Archaeological Survey of India has undertaken conservation measures and also introduced digital checks to track public access. Sittanavasal is considered by historians to be one of the oldest inhabited areas in the district and a major centre of Jain influence. This is […]
Ambedkar Circuit
Ambedkar Circuit: The Central government announced a special tourist circuit named Ambedkar circuit, which encompasses five key sites associated with Dr B.R. Ambedkar. The government had first proposed the Ambedkar Circuit, or Panchteerth, in 2016, but the conceptualisation of the plan could be held recently. The five cities in the tourist circuit as announced by […]
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah: The Prime Minister Modi has extended his warmest greetings to the Prime Minister of Israel, Yair Lapid and the Jewish people around the world on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah. Rosh HaShanah is the Jewish New Year. The biblical name for this holiday is Yom Teruah, literally “day of shouting or blasting.” It […]
Dharamshala Declaration
Dharamshala Declaration: At the National Conference of State Tourism Minister, the “Dharamshala Declaration” was adopted for developing “sustainable and responsible tourism” and positions India as a “global leader in the tourism sector by 2047”. India is ranked 54th/117 countries on the latest WEF Travel and Tourism Development Index. Its current contribution is 6.8% of the […]
Wonder On Wheels
Wonder On Wheels: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) commissioner launched ‘Wonder on Wheels’, an initiative to introduce art and cultural activities for Anganwadi children, in collaboration with NGO Freethinking Foundation. This is the continuation of the Montessori School on Wheels programme launched before. The bus is furnished with detachable seating, shelves and storage to allow […]
Rear Seat Belt
Rear Seat Belt: Union road transport ministry will soon make rear seat belt alarm mandatory, in a bid to nudge all occupants of a four-wheeler to buckle up for their safety. The three-point seat belt is a low-cost restraint system that prevents occupants of a vehicle from being thrown forward in a crash. Seat belt: […]
Navroz Or The Parsi New Year
Navroz Or The Parsi New Year: On August 16, 2022, Navroz or the Parsi New Year is being celebrated It is the most widely celebrated festival of the Parsi community. This is seen as a harbinger of peace and prosperity. In Mumbai and its suburbs, which host a considerable population of Parsi community, the festival […]
Pryushan Parv
Pryushan Parv: Jain festival in which Jain Monks and Nuns stay with the community and provide them instructions and guidance. It is also a festival of “Forgiveness”. It is usually celebrated in August or September (rainy season) During Paryushan, Jains increase their level of spiritual intensity often using fasting and prayer/meditation to help. The five […]
