Source: The post on Mahakal Temple is based on the article “Two dead as wall near Ujjain’s Mahakal temple collapses due to heavy rain” published in “India Today” on 27th september 2024. Why in the News? Due to heavy rainfall, it has recently caused the collapse of a boundary wall near the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh,… Continue reading Mahakaleshwar Temple
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Port Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram
Source: This post on Port Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puramt has been created based on the article “Port Blair renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram: How the city got its name — and its connection with imperial Cholas”, published in Indian Express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah announced that Port Blair,… Continue reading Port Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram
Great Stupa of Sanchi
Source: This post on Great Stupa of Sanchi has been created based on the article “The story of the Great Stupa of Sanchi from Ashokan times to now”, published in Indian Express on 13th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited the replica of the East Gate of Sanchi’s Great Stupa, located… Continue reading Great Stupa of Sanchi
Guru Padmasambhava
Source- This post on International Conference on the Life and Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava has been created based on the article “International Buddhist Confederation to organize a Two-day Conference at Nalanda, Bihar on the Life and Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava” published in “PIB” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? The International Buddhist Confederation, in partnership with… Continue reading Guru Padmasambhava
Dhangars Community
Source- This post on Dhangars Community has been created based on the article “Who are the Dhangars of Maharashtra and why are they asking for ‘grazing corridors’ in forests?” published in “Indian Express” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? A large group of Dhangars marched to the subdivisional officer’s office in Khamgaon, Buldhana district,… Continue reading Dhangars Community
Eri Silk
Source- This post on Eri Silk has been created based on the article “NEHHDC achieves Oeko-Tex Certification for Eri Silk, marking a milestone for Northeast’s unique vegan silk” published in “PIB” on 16 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) under the Ministry of Development of North… Continue reading Eri Silk
National Treasure at Fort St. George Museum, Chennai
Source- This post on National Treasure at Fort St. George Museum, Chennai has been created based on the article “NATIONAL TREASURE AT FORT ST. GEORGE MUSEUM, CHENNAI” published in “PIB” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? As India prepares to celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15th. So, the Fort St. George Museum… Continue reading National Treasure at Fort St. George Museum, Chennai
Lunisolar calendar
Source- This post on lunisolar calendar has been created based on the article “Ancient calendar, possibly world’s oldest, found: Could it document a long-ago disaster?” published in “Times of India” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, scientists have discovered what is believed to be the earliest known lunisolar calendar. About the lunisolar calendar… Continue reading Lunisolar calendar
Kerala Jewish communities
Source- This post on Kerala Jewish communities has been created based on the article “Once thriving, now all but gone: a history of Kerala’s Jewish communities” published in “Indian Express” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Kerala’s Jewish communities, which were once vibrant population, have been seeing a significant decline in population. From an estimated… Continue reading Kerala Jewish communities
Bagata Tribe
Source- This post on Bagata Tribe has been created based on the article “In dark shadow of a powerhouse: tribes who built A.P power project live in darkness” published in “The Hindu” on 6 August 2024. Why in News? The Bagata tribal people, who worked on the Lower Sileru Hydro-Electric Project construction, continue to live… Continue reading Bagata Tribe
