News: The nation is paying homage on September 26 to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasaga on his 207th birth anniversary. About Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was an Indian educator and social reformer considered the father of Bengali prose. He was born on 26 September 1820 at Birsingha in Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal. He… Continue reading Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Category: History and Art & Culture in News
Chundan Vallam, Nettoor Petti, Bhairavan Theyyam Ritual Art Sculpture
News: The PM Mementos e-Auction 2026 includes 32 mementos from Keralam, highlighting its art, craftsmanship, performing traditions and cultural heritage. About Chundan Vallam Chundan Vallam is a historic war boat of Kerala, also known as the traditional snake boat. It is famously associated with Vallamkali, the traditional boat races held during the Onam festival. Cultural… Continue reading Chundan Vallam, Nettoor Petti, Bhairavan Theyyam Ritual Art Sculpture
Manjusha/Angika Art and Sikki Grass Art
News: The cultural richness of Bihar finds expression in a collection of 65 mementos featured in the PM Mementos e-Auction 2026 including Manjusha/Angika Art and Sikki Grass Art. About Manjusha/Angika Art Manjusha is art form of Bihar. It is also known as scroll painting, Origin: It basically originated in the Ang Region (modern day Bhagalpur)… Continue reading Manjusha/Angika Art and Sikki Grass Art
Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tributes to the National Poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on his birth anniversary. About Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Ramdhari Singh Dinkar was one of the most prominent modern Hindi poets of India. He is well known as a ‘Rashtrakavi’. Birth: He was born on September 23, 1908, in Bihar. Early… Continue reading Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
72nd National Film Awards 2024
News: The 72nd National Film Awards will be presented at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat with President Droupadi Murmu conferring the prestigious honours recognising achievements in Indian cinema for 2024. About the 72nd National Film Awards The 72nd National Film Awards 2024 will be presented at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on September 22, Conferred by: The awards… Continue reading 72nd National Film Awards 2024
Tulu Language
News: The Karnataka government announced “Tulu” as the state’s second additional administrative language alongside Kannada. About Tulu Language Tulu is a Dravidian language. It is mainly spoken in two coastal districts, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka and Kasaragod district of Kerala. Kasaragod district is called the ‘Sapta bhasha Samgama Bhumi (the confluence of seven… Continue reading Tulu Language
Khejadli Sacrifice Day and Amrita Devi Bishnoi
News: On Khejadli Sacrifice Day, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to Amrita Devi Bishnoi and all the martyrs who laid down their lives for the protection of Khejri trees in Khejadli village of Rajasthan. About Khejadli Sacrifice Day Khejarli Sacrifice Day is commemorated every year on September 11. It is also observed as National… Continue reading Khejadli Sacrifice Day and Amrita Devi Bishnoi
Saratchandra Chattopadhyay
News: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to renowned Bengali writer Saratchandra Chattopadhyay on his 150th birth anniversary. About Saratchandra Chattopadhyay Saratchandra Chattopadhyay was a highly acclaimed Bengali writer of the 20th century. Birth: He was born on September 15, 1876, in Debanandapur, West Bengal. Early life: He grew up in financial… Continue reading Saratchandra Chattopadhyay
Madurai Meenakshi Temple
News: The Maha Kumbabishekam ceremony of Madurai Meenakshi Temple was held after seventeen years, with thousands of devotees witnessing the event. About Madurai Meenakshi Temple Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple. Location: It is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on the southern bank of the Vaigai River. Deities: The main deities are Meenakshi… Continue reading Madurai Meenakshi Temple
Sir M. Visvesvaraya
News: On 15 September 2026, PM Shri Narendra Modi greeted engineers on Engineers’ Day and also paid tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya for his engineering excellence and vision. About Sir M. Visvesvaraya Sir M. Visvesvaraya was a civil engineer, statesman and the 19th Diwan of Mysore. Birth: He was born on September 15, 1861 in the Muddenahalli village… Continue reading Sir M. Visvesvaraya
