Source: The post is based on the article “Tagore’s home Santiniketan added to UNESCO World Heritage List” published in Indian Express on 18th September 2023 What is the News? Santiniketan, the home of late Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage sites list. What is Santiniketan? Santiniketan is a town… Continue reading Tagore’s home Santiniketan added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Category: History and Art & Culture in News
Konark Wheel replica serves as backdrop of PM welcome handshake with G20 leaders
Source: The post is based on the article “Konark Wheel replica serves as backdrop of PM welcome handshake with G20 leaders” published in Hindu Business Line on 12th September 2023 What is the News? A replica of the Konark Wheel from the Konark Sun temple in Odisha served as the backdrop of the Prime Minister’s… Continue reading Konark Wheel replica serves as backdrop of PM welcome handshake with G20 leaders
‘Bharat: Mother of Democracy’ portal launched at G20 exhibition
Source: The post is based on the article “Bharat: Mother of Democracy’ portal launched at G20 exhibition” published in New Indian Express on 9th September 2023 What is the News? On the eve of the G20 leadership summit, the Ministry of Culture has launched a ‘Bharat: The Mother of Democracy’ Portal. What is ‘Bharat: The… Continue reading ‘Bharat: Mother of Democracy’ portal launched at G20 exhibition
Tribes India Pavilion at crafts bazaar at Bharat Mandapam Showcases wide range of tribal Art for G20 Leaders’ Summit
Source: The post is based on the article “Tribes India Pavilion at crafts bazaar at Bharat Mandapam Showcases wide range of tribal Art for G20 Leaders’ Summit” published in PIB on 9th September 2023 What is the News? The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd (TRIFED), Ministry of Tribal Affairs is showcasing a… Continue reading Tribes India Pavilion at crafts bazaar at Bharat Mandapam Showcases wide range of tribal Art for G20 Leaders’ Summit
Thrissur rocks to the rhythm of Pulikkali
Source: The post is based on the article “Thrissur rocks to the rhythm of Pulikkali” published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2023 What is the News? The traditional folk dance of Kerala ‘Pulikkali’ was performed on the occasion of Onam. What is Pulikkali? Pulikkali (Tiger Dance) is one of the folk art forms of… Continue reading Thrissur rocks to the rhythm of Pulikkali
From Magna Carta to Ashtadhyayi: artefacts to grace G-20 corridor
Source: The post is based on the article “From Magna Carta to Ashtadhyayi: artefacts to grace G-20 corridor ” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2023 What is the News? Several objects of cultural significance will be displayed at the special Culture Corridor which will be set up at the venue of the G-20… Continue reading From Magna Carta to Ashtadhyayi: artefacts to grace G-20 corridor
Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art
Source: The post is based on the article “Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art” published in The Hindu on 28th August 2023 What is the News? The Perinad Seethakali Sangham, a group of artists from diverse backgrounds, revived the dying Seethakali folk art form in 2017. This group is now set to… Continue reading Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art
In Jaisalmer fossils, scientists find a new dinosaur species, name it after Thar desert
Source: The post is based on the article “In Jaisalmer fossils, scientists find a new dinosaur species, name it after Thar desert” published in TOI n 8th August 2023. What is the News? Scientists from IIT-Roorkee and Geological Survey of India(GSI) have discovered the oldest fossil remains of a dinosaur species in Jaisalmer.They have named… Continue reading In Jaisalmer fossils, scientists find a new dinosaur species, name it after Thar desert
18th Century Tamil manuscripts found in monastery in Italy
Source: The post is based on the article “18th Century Tamil manuscripts found in monastery in Italy” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2023. What is the News? Palm manuscripts from the 18th Century titled Gnanamuyarchi have been found in an Armenian monastery in Northern Italy. What is Gnanamuyarchi? Gnanamuyarchi are Tamil manuscripts found… Continue reading 18th Century Tamil manuscripts found in monastery in Italy
The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy sign an MoU to revive the “ancient stitched shipbuilding method (Tankai method)”
Source: The post is based on the article “The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy sign an MoU to revive the “ancient stitched shipbuilding method (Tankai method)”” published in PIB on 19th July 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Culture and Indian Navy have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to… Continue reading The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy sign an MoU to revive the “ancient stitched shipbuilding method (Tankai method)”
