News: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes to Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary and remembered his life of sacrifice. About Lala Lajpat Rai Lala Lajpat Rai was an Indian revolutionary, politician, and author, popularly known as Punjab Kesari and a member of the Lal–Bal–Pal trio. Birth: He was born on 28… Continue reading Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai
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Ras Behari Bose
News: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah paid tribute to Ras Behari Bose on his death anniversary, recalling his role in INA and Ghadar movement. About Ras Behari Bose Ras Behari Bose was an Indian revolutionary leader and freedom fighter who actively fought against British rule in India and abroad. Birth: He was born on… Continue reading Ras Behari Bose
Kaladi
News: Kaladi is in the news as the Union Minister directed scientific upscaling to improve shelf life and expand markets under the ODOP initiative. About Kaladi Kaladi is a traditional dairy product of Jammu and Kashmir, known for its milky flavour and stretchable texture. It has received the Geographical Indication tag (GI). Location: Kaladi belongs… Continue reading Kaladi
Parbati Giri
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to freedom fighter Parbati Giri on the occasion of her birth centenary. About Parbati Giri Parbati Giri was a prominent freedom fighter from Odisha. She was born on 19 January 1926 in the Bargarh district of Odisha. She is also known as the Mother Teresa of Western Odisha,… Continue reading Parbati Giri
Harijan Sevak Sangh (HSS)
News: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan visited the Harijan Sevak Sangh at the historic Gandhi Ashram in New Delhi. About Harijan Sevak Sangh (HSS) Founded in: The Harijan Sevak Sangh was founded in September 1932 in Pune. Founded by: Mahatma Gandhi Formation: It originated from events surrounding the Second Round Table Conference of… Continue reading Harijan Sevak Sangh (HSS)
Bagurumba Dance
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will will attend a traditional Bodo cultural programme in Guwahati, where around 10,000 artists will perform the Bagurumba dance. About Bagurumba Dance Bagurumba is a ancient traditional folk dance of the Bodo community of Assam. Origin: It was initially performed as a ritual dance connected with harvest, nature worship, and… Continue reading Bagurumba Dance
Bhadrakali Temple Inscription
News: The Bhadrakali Temple inscription has drawn attention for highlighting the historical legacy, religious importance, and preservation of Somnath-related epigraphic records. About Bhadrakali Temple Inscription The Bhadrakali Temple inscription is an important 12th-century epigraph that records the history and patronage of the Somnath Temple. It is a eulogistic inscription of Param Pashupata Acharya Shriman Bhavabrihaspati,… Continue reading Bhadrakali Temple Inscription
Swami Vivekananda
News: The Vice President of India paid floral tributes to Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day. About Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda was a Hindu monk, spiritual leader, and reformer who played a major role in spreading Vedanta philosophy. He was originally named Narendranath Datta and was born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata. From a… Continue reading Swami Vivekananda
Kathputlis
News: Kathputli Nagar in Jaipur is in focus for preserving Kathputli puppetry, where nearly 250 families continue this traditional craft across generations. About Kathputlis Kathputli is a traditional string puppet theatre from Rajasthan and is one of the oldest folk art forms of the region. Naming: The word Kathputli comes from kath, meaning wood, and… Continue reading Kathputlis
Zehanpora Site and Buddhism in Kashmir
News: The Zehanpora site gained attention after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned its archaeological discovery in his Mann ki Baat address. About Zehanpora Site and Buddhism in Kashmir Zehanpora is a large Buddhist archaeological site that highlights the deep historical roots of Buddhism in Kashmir. Location: Zehanpora is located in Baramulla district of Jammu and… Continue reading Zehanpora Site and Buddhism in Kashmir
