News: The General Council of Sangeet Natak Akademi selected seven Akademi Fellows and 108 Akademi Award recipients for 2024 and 2025. About Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) is the highest, most prestigious and rare honour conferred by the Sangeet Natak Akademi for sustained contribution in performing arts. Origin:… Continue reading Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar)
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Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali
News: The executive council of Bhopal’s Barkatullah University has passed a proposal to change its name to Vagdevi Bhojpal University. It was named after Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali. About Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali was a nationalist, renowned scholar, and the first Prime Minister of India’s first provisional government-in-exile. Birth: He was born in Bhopal… Continue reading Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali
Udant Martand
News: Hindi Journalism Day is observed on 30 May every year to celebrate the role of journalism as the fourth pillar of democracy. The day marks the launch of Udant Martand, India’s first Hindi newspaper. About Udant Martand Udant Martand is India’s first newspaper published in Hindi. It was first published on May 30, 1826.… Continue reading Udant Martand
Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana
News: The sacred relics of Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana, the chief disciples of Gautama Buddha from Delhi to Mongolia. About Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana They were the two chief disciples of the Buddha. Arahant Sariputta, known as the disciple foremost in wisdom. Arahant Mahamoggallana, renowned for meditative powers and spiritual attainments. Sariputta was… Continue reading Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana
Famous Megalithic Site of Chokahatu
News: Researchers and local groups renewed efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for the megalithic site of Chokahatu in Jharkhand. About Famous Megalithic Site of Chokahatu Chokahatu is a famous megalithic burial site associated with the Munda tribe, where stones were erected in honour of the deceased as part of a long-standing cultural tradition. Location:… Continue reading Famous Megalithic Site of Chokahatu
Khajuraho Group of Temples
News: Yoga Mahotsav 2026 was organised at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho, marking the 25-day countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026. About Khajuraho Group of Temples The Khajuraho Group of Temples represents the culmination of northern Indian temple art and architecture of the Chandella dynasty. Location: Khajuraho temples… Continue reading Khajuraho Group of Temples
Rupa Tarakasi
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
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
