Italian Marines Case:: The government has asked the Supreme Court to schedule an urgent hearing of its application to close the criminal trials pending in India against two Italian marines accused of killing two fishermen off the coast of Kerala in 2012. Girone and Latorre, who were detained on the Italian ship Enrica Lexie, allegedly […]
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What is World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)?
World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF): The Chief Minister of Delhi will represent Delhi and India at the World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF). The date for this year’s annual summit is yet to be announced on the forum’s website. Establishment: WCCF was established in London in 2012 with eight cities. Member Cities: It has 43 participating […]
Maharaja Chhatrasal Convention Centre
Maharaja Chhatrasal Convention Centre: The Maharaja Chhatrasal Convention Centre has been inaugurated at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. The Convention Centre, named after the legendary Bundelkhand King Maharaja Chhatrasal, was built under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism. Born on 4th May 1649, to Champat Rai and Lal Kunwar, into the Bundela Rajput clan. […]
28th Edition Of The Hunar Haat
Hunar Haat: 28th Edition of the Hunar Haat of indigenous products of artisans and craftsmen is being organized at Kala Academy in Panaji, Goa. The event was started from March 26th and will conclude on April 4, 2021. It is being organized under the theme- “Vocal for Local”. According to Union Minister for Minority Affairs, […]
Chhatrasal Convention Centre : Khajuraho
Chhatrasal Convention Centre at Khajuraho: Union Minister for Tourism and Culture and Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh will inaugurate the ‘Chhatrasal Convention Centre at Khajuraho developed under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism. The Ministry of Tourism has framed ‘Development of Iconic Tourist Destinations Scheme’ a Central Sector Scheme for the development […]
Shigmotsav 2021 : Shigmo festival Goa
Shigmotsav (Shigmo festivities): GOA: The Goa government has limited the Shigmotsav (Shigmo festivities) parades to three locations only (Panaji, Ponda and Mapusa), owing to rising cases of Covid-19 in the state. Shigmo is the celebration of a ‘rich, golden harvest of paddy’ by the tribal communities of Goa. Agricultural communities including the Kunbis, Gawdas and […]
Who was Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair?
Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair: Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair, a recipient of Padma Shri, died at the age of 104. Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair, also known as Guru Chemancheri (1916 – 2021) was a noted Indian Kathakali actor. Kathakali is a major form of classical Indian dance from Kerala. He also played a significant role in making […]
Places Of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 : Provisions
Places Of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991: The Supreme Court asked the Centre to respond to a plea challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 which freezes the status of places of worship as it was on 15th August, 1947. In agreeing to examine the law, the court has opened the doors for […]
What is Sattras in Assam?
Sattras: There is a report on political significance of Sattras in Assam published by Indian Express. It is common to see politicians often going to different Sattras to seek blessings or extolling the virtues of Sankardeva, especially in the run-up to elections. Sattras are monastic institutions created as part of the 16th-century Neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement started by […]
Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav 2021 : Finale Held
Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav 2021: The third and final leg of the 11th edition of the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav 2021 took place at Murshidabad, West Bengal. Various colorful performances were given by the local artists, including ‘Baul Gaan’, ‘Alkup Gaan’, ‘Leto gaan’, ‘Jhumuriya’ and Ranpa folk dances. Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav is the flagship festival of the […]
