News: Recent restrictions on silver imports and rising silver prices have severely affected the livelihood of Rupa Tarakasi artisans in Cuttack. About Rupa Tarakasi Rupa Tarakasi is one of the most exquisite and centuries-old silver filigree crafts practised in the Cuttack, the silver city of Odisha. Origin: The art form has a rich history, dating… Continue reading Rupa Tarakasi
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Veera Pasi
News: Rahul Gandhi unveiled a statue of Veera Pasi in Raebareli and addressed a “Bahujan Swabhiman Sabha” in his memory. About Veera Pasi Veera Pasi was a Dalit freedom fighter and trusted commander of Rana Beni Madhav Singh during the Revolt of 1857. Origin: Veera Pasi was born as Shivdeen Pasi on 11 November 1835… Continue reading Veera Pasi
Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates
News: In the presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, the Leiden University Library restituted Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates to the Government of India. About Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates It is a set of 21 large plates and 3 small plates with a combined weight of… Continue reading Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates
Neanderthals
News: A new study suggests Neanderthals performed a sophisticated dental procedure around 59,000 years ago using stone tools. About Neanderthals Neanderthals were extinct relatives of modern humans who lived across Europe and parts of Asia. Species: The scientific name of Neanderthals was Homo neanderthalensis. Naming: The name Neanderthal came from the Neander Valley in Germany,… Continue reading Neanderthals
Sirhind Fateh Divas of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji
News: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah extended greetings on the occasion of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji’s Sirhind Fateh Divas. About Sirhind Fateh Divas of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji Sirhind Fateh Divas is observed annually to commemorate the victory of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur over Sirhind on May 14, 1710. Baba Banda Singh… Continue reading Sirhind Fateh Divas of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji
Rabindranath Tagore
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Suvendu Adhikari paid tributes on Rabindranath Tagore’s 165th birth anniversary on Pochishe Boishakh. About Rabindranath Tagore Introduction Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali poet, writer, philosopher, composer, playwright, painter, and social reformer who transformed Indian literature and culture. Early Life and Education: Birth: Rabindranath Tagore was born on May 7,… Continue reading Rabindranath Tagore
Girmitiyas
News: India’s External Affairs Minister is visiting Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, highlighting their special connection through Girmitiya communities. About Girmitiyas Girmitiyas were Indian indentured labourers who migrated to British colonies in the mid to late nineteenth century for work. Timeline: Girmitiyas migrated mainly after the British Slavery Abolition Act 1833, which created labour… Continue reading Girmitiyas
Padma Doree and Eri Silk
News: Padma Doree was formally unveiled by NEHHDC under MDoNER, showcasing a cross-cultural textile initiative through a fashion show and exhibition. About Padma Doree Padma Doree is a unique cross-cultural textile initiative that fuses Eri silk of Northeast India with Chanderi weaving of Madhya Pradesh. Launched by: It was launched by the Ministry of Development… Continue reading Padma Doree and Eri Silk
Virli Khandar Excavation
News: Recent excavation at a megalithic site in Virli Khandar has revealed distinctive burial architecture, rare artefacts and unusual pottery arrangements in Vidarbha. About Virli Khandar Excavation It is an ongoing excavation at a megalithic burial site in Virli Khandar that is revealing important details about ancient funerary practices and cultural patterns. Location: The site… Continue reading Virli Khandar Excavation
B’nei Menashe
News: Approximately 250 members of the B’nei Menashe community from Northeast India have recently reached Israel, becoming the first group to arrive under “Operation Wings of Dawn.” About B’nei Menashe The Benei Menashe is a small ethnic community evolved within Chin-Kuki-Mizo tribes, known collectively as the “Zo.” Distribution: They are located in North East India, particularly… Continue reading B’nei Menashe
