News: Fresh clashes erupted again between Thailand and Cambodia along their border for Preah Vihear Temple, marking the most violent escalation in over a decade. About Preah Vihear Temple Location: The temple is located in Preah Vihear province, set on top of a 1,722 feet cliff in the Dangrek Mountains in Cambodia. The mountains are… Continue reading Preah Vihear Temple
Category: History and Art & Culture in News
Rajendra Chola I
News: The Ministry of Culture is all set to celebrate the birth anniversary of the great Chola emperor Rajendra Chola I with the Aadi Thiruvathirai Festival, to be held from 23rd to 27th July 2025 at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu. About Rajendra Chola I He was a Chola Emperor who reigned from 1014 to 1044.… Continue reading Rajendra Chola I
Ashoka Pillars of Rampurva and Lauriya Nandangarh
News: The Ashoka pillars of Rampurva and Lauriya Nandangarh in Bihar are on UNESCO’s Tentative List under the ‘Serial Nomination for Ashokan Edict Sites along the Mauryan Routes’. About Ashoka Pillars of Rampurva and Lauriya Nandangarh Ashoka Pillar of Lauriya Nandangarh Location: Lauria Nandangarh is a small town in the West Champaran district in Bihar.… Continue reading Ashoka Pillars of Rampurva and Lauriya Nandangarh
Paika Rebellion: 1817
News– Recently, Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik called the omission of the Paika Rebellion from NCERT’s Class VIII book a “huge dishonour.” NCERT said it will be included in the second volume, out by Sept-Oct. About Paika Rebellion It was a significant armed uprising against British colonial rule that erupted in 1817 in the eastern… Continue reading Paika Rebellion: 1817
Machilipatnam Port
News: The historic port of Machilipatnam is revived again after being a dead dock town for ages. About Machilipatnam Port Location: It is a port city located at the mouth of the River Krishna on the Bay of Bengal in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. It was also known as Masulipatnam or Bandar or… Continue reading Machilipatnam Port
Maratha Military Landscapes included in UNESCO World Heritage List
News: Maratha Military Landscapes of India has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India’s 44th property to receive this recognition. About Maratha Military Landscapes included in UNESCO World Heritage List It is an extraordinary network of twelve forts that demonstrates the strategic military vision and architectural ingenuity of the Maratha Empire. Built… Continue reading Maratha Military Landscapes included in UNESCO World Heritage List
Jarawa Tribe
News: Considering the 16th census, experts believe that conducting a census among the six main indigenous tribes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will not be tough. This is because the Central Government has already made contact and is running several welfare measures for these tribes. About Jarawa Tribe The Jarawa are an indigenous nomadic… Continue reading Jarawa Tribe
Tansen
News: The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed an appeal seeking permission to perform religious and cultural activities at the tomb of Tansen in Gwalior. About Tansen Birth: He was born into a Hindu Gaur Brahmin family in Gwalior as Ramtanu Pandey. Guru: He was discipled to Swami Haridas, the legendary composer from Vrindavan and court… Continue reading Tansen
UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
News: Lucknow has officially submitted its nominations for inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) to be titled “City of Gastronomy”. UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) About UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is a project of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Launch and Objective:… Continue reading UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
Servants of India Society (SIS)
News: Tensions have flared between the Pune-based Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) and parent Servants of India Society (SIS) over control of a key bank account. About Servants of India Society (SIS) Founders: The Servants of India Society (SIS) was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, along with K. Devadhar, A.V. Patwardhan, and N.A.… Continue reading Servants of India Society (SIS)
