Source- This post is based on the article “Koya tribe rides the eco-friendly wave to help conserve the Indian Bison of Eastern Ghats” published in “The Hindu” on 9th December 2023. Why in the News? In an effort to conserve the Indian Bison, the Koya tribe of Andhra Pradesh, India, is switching from traditional bison… Continue reading Koya tribe
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Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya gets Geographical Indication tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya gets Geographical Indication tag” published in “Deccan Herald” on 5th December 2023 Why in the News? Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric, Garo Dakmanda (traditional dress), Larnai pottery and Garo Chubitchi (alcoholic beverage) has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Lakadong Turmeric? Specifications… Continue reading Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya gets Geographical Indication tag
Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project
Source– This post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture launched Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Culture has launched the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD) project for cultural mapping and documentation of villages across India. What is Mera Gaon Meri… Continue reading Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project
Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Source: The post is based on the article “Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? Garba has been included in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is the 15th cultural item from India to make it to… Continue reading Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Navy of Ancient India
Source– This post is based on the article “Navy Day: As PM Modi praises Shivaji’s naval prowess, a look at the Maratha Navy” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Navy Day (December 4), highlighted Shivaji’s naval power, and announced that epaulettes… Continue reading Navy of Ancient India
The art of Tantric Buddhism
Source– This post is based on the article “The art of Tantric Buddhism” published in “Live mint” on 2nd December 2023. Why in the News? The recently published book ‘Buddhism: A journey through art’, written by R. M. Woodward, looks at Asia’s Buddhist art traditions, especially Tantric Buddhist painting and sculpture. What is Tantric Buddhism?… Continue reading The art of Tantric Buddhism
Parthenon Sculptures
Source- This post is based on the article “What are the Parthenon Sculptures, at the centre of the row between Britain and Greece?” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th November 2023. Why in the News? Greece and the UK are engaged in a diplomatic row over the status of the Parthenon Sculptures housed at… Continue reading Parthenon Sculptures
International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the legacy of Mahima Cult
Source: The post is based on the article “International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the legacy of Mahima Cult” published in “PIB” on 26th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister for Education inaugurated the ‘International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the legacy of Mahima Cult’ in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.… Continue reading International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the legacy of Mahima Cult
Indian miniature painting
Source– This post is based on the article “Explained: Art historian B N Goswamy’s work on Indian miniature painting tradition” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th November 2023. Why in the News? Indian art historian and critic Brijinder Nath Goswamy, best known for his scholarship on Indian miniature painting tradition, passed away. What was… Continue reading Indian miniature painting
Constantine Joseph Beschi(Veeramamunivar)
Source– This post “Constantine Joseph Beschi(Veeramamunivar)” is based on the article “Constantine Joseph Beschi, a missionary, Tamil scholar, and Chanda Sahib’s Dewan” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023. Why in the News? Recently Emerald Publishers released the English translation of the first biography of Veeramamunivar(known as Constantine Joseph Beschi) in Tamil written by… Continue reading Constantine Joseph Beschi(Veeramamunivar)
