Coral Reef Fossils In Ladakh: Geologists have made a remarkable discovery of coral reef fossils at an elevation of 18,000 feet above sea level in the Burtse region, Eastern Ladakh Himalayas. These fossils reveal the existence of ancient coral colonies and provide insights into a previously unknown geological past of the Burtse region, suggesting the […]
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Gujarat’s Dhordo : Best Tourism Village
Gujarat’s Dhordo : Best Tourism Village Dhordo has been conferred the prestigious title of Best Tourism Village by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Dhordo received this title at the Best Tourism Village – 2023 award ceremony organized by the UNWTO at Samarkand in Uzbekistan. The village has become a popular tourist destination due […]
Edakkal Caves : New Project
Edakkal Caves : New Project Kerala Tourism launched a 2.9-crore rupee project to improve civic amenities around the Edakkal Caves in Wayanad. These caves are located 3,900 feet above sea level in the majestic Ambukuthi Hills. The name Edakkal itself means “a stone in between”. The unique, intricate stone carvings date back to the Neolithic […]
Someshwara Inscription
Someshwara Inscription: Archaeologists discovered a rare inscription connected to the Alupa dynasty during a recent archaeological exploration at Someshwara near Mangaluru, Karnataka. Someshwara inscription is very significant in the study of Tuluva history and culture. It has two panels on the top, and in between the two panels, the first line is engraved. The rest […]
Kati Bihu
Kati Bihu: The Prime Minister of India extended best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Kati Bihu to the people of Assam. Kati Bihu is celebrated in the state of Assam. Kati means to cut and this day marks the time of relocation of rice saplings. It is also known as Kongali Bihu. There are […]
Bathukamma Festival : Festival Of Flowers
Bathukamma Festival : Festival Of Flowers The nine-day-long annual festival of flowers Bathukamma began on a colorful note across Telangana. It is a colorful floral festival celebrated by women with exotic local flowers. The festival coincides with the monsoon, bringing water to ponds and wildflowers in vibrant colors. Local flowers like ‘gunuka,’ ‘tangedu,’ ‘banti,’ and […]
Jaderi Namakatti : GI Tag
Jaderi Namakatti : GI Tag The Jaderi namakatti was given the GI tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai. Jaderi namakatti are clay sticks that are white in colour, usually available in finger-like shape with a smooth texture. Jaderi is a small village in Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. There are around 120 families […]
Goan Cashew : GI Tag
Goan Cashew : GI Tag Goan cashew (kernel) got the geographical indication (GI) tag. Cashew is one of the most important plantation crops in India Cashew was native to northeast Brazil in Latin America and was introduced to Goa by the Portuguese in the 16th century (1570). At the time of its introduction on Indian […]
Udangudi Panangkarupatti : GI Tag
Udangudi Panangkarupatti : GI Tag Udangudi ‘Panangkarupatti’ (palm jaggery/ gur) from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The palm jaggery preparation procedure in this area is traditional till date without inclusion of any additional modern strategies. The karupatti prepared from the palm sap from the region around Udangudi in Tiruchendur taluk in […]
Garumbatitan morellensis : Long-Necked Dinosaur Species
Garumbatitan morellensis : Long-Necked Dinosaur Species Scientists discovered a massive long-necked dinosaur ‘titan’ in Spain and named it Garumbatitan morellensis. It was a Titanosaur species, which is a subgroup of sauropods. It was the only lineage to survive until the dinosaur-killing asteroid struck around 66 million years ago. These massive fossils, as per estimates, date […]
