News: The President of India released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language, written in the Ol Chiki script, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About Santhali Language The Santhali language is one of the most ancient living languages of India and is spoken by the Santal tribal community. Script: Santhali is primarily written in the Ol… Continue reading Santhali language
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Humayun’s Tomb
News: The immersive exhibition ‘Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters’ is on view at the Humayun’s Tomb Museum till March 1. About Humayun’s Tomb It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for being the first distinct example of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by Persian architecture. Location: It is located in Delhi. Commissioned by:… Continue reading Humayun’s Tomb
Swami Shraddhanand
News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Swami Shraddhanand on his Balidaan Diwas, highlighting his role in Swaraj and social reform. About Swami Shraddhanand Swami Shraddhanand, originally named Munshi Ram, was a social reformer, educationist, religious leader, and freedom activist associated with the Arya Samaj tradition. Birth: He was born on February 22,… Continue reading Swami Shraddhanand
UNESCO’s inscription of Deepavali on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list
News: India’s Deepavali festival has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. About UNESCO’s inscription of Deepavali on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list UNESCO has inscribed India’s nomination for Deepavali (Diwali), the “festival of light,” onto the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for 2025. This… Continue reading UNESCO’s inscription of Deepavali on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Mahakavi Subramania Bharati
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary and highlighted his lasting influence. About Mahakavi Subramania Bharati Birth: He was born on 11 December 1882 in Ettayapuram in Tirunelveli District in Tamil Nadu. His childhood name was Subbiah. His father was Chinnaswamy Iyer and his mother was… Continue reading Mahakavi Subramania Bharati
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram highlighted how Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s powerful song became a rallying cry for India’s freedom movement against British colonial rule. About Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was born on June 27, 1838, in North 24 Parganas, Bengal, into a family with strong… Continue reading Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC)
News: India to host the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage from 8 to 13 December 2025 in New Delhi. About Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC) The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC) was established under… Continue reading Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC)
Mahad Satyagraha
News: Mahad was a key site of India’s earliest rights movements, which helped lay the foundation for human rights discourse and influenced the development of constitutional ethics. About the Mahad Satyagraha The Mahad Satyagraha took place in March 1927 in Mahad, Maharashtra by Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. It was a protest against the discriminatory caste system… Continue reading Mahad Satyagraha
New Geographical Indication (GI) Products
News: Recently, five products from Tamil Nadu have been granted the Geographical Indications (GI) tag. About New Geographical Indication (GI) Products About Woraiyur Cotton Sari The Woraiyur cotton saris is native to Tiruchi district, Tamil Nadu. They are woven in Manamedu on the banks of the Cauvery. The saree is traditionally woven using a ‘korvai… Continue reading New Geographical Indication (GI) Products
Dr. Rajendra Prasad – First President of India
News: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid homage to India’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, on his birth anniversary. About Dr. Rajendra Prasad – First President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3, 1884, in Ziradei, Bihar. He studied at the University of Calcutta. He began his career as a lawyer and… Continue reading Dr. Rajendra Prasad – First President of India
