Source: The post is based on the article “A fascinating fusion of rock art at Rudragiri hillock” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Rudragiri Hillock?3 Key Findings from the Rudragiri Hillock site:4 What is the Rudragiri Hillock connection with Telangana? What is the News? Rudragiri hillock… Continue reading A fascinating fusion of rock art at Rudragiri hillock
Category: History and Art & Culture in News
Skill India project successfully revives the dying Namda Art of Jammu and Kashmir
Source: The post is based on the article “Skill India project successfully revives the dying Namda Art of Jammu and Kashmir” published in PIB on 14th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has flagged off the first batch of Namda Art products for export to… Continue reading Skill India project successfully revives the dying Namda Art of Jammu and Kashmir
Sangam literature for the layman
Source: The post is based on the article “Sangam literature for the layman” published in The Hindu on 11th July 2023 What is the News? Tamil Nadu Text Book and Education Services Corporation has released Patthuppattu, a collection of ten idylls, one of the earliest Sangam poetry collections. Note: An idyll is a short poem… Continue reading Sangam literature for the layman
Kui language inclusion in 8th schedule gets approval of Odisha govt
Source: The post is based on the article “Kui language inclusion in 8th schedule gets approval of Odisha govt” published in New Indian Express on 11th July 2023 What is the News? The Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal to recommend the inclusion of the Kui language in the Eighth schedule of the Constitution of… Continue reading Kui language inclusion in 8th schedule gets approval of Odisha govt
At G20 meet, a Guinness effort to shine light on Karnataka’s Lambani craft
Source: The post is based on the article “At G20 meet, a Guinness effort to shine light on Karnataka’s Lambani craft” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2023. What is the News? At the third G20 culture working group (CWG) meeting in Hampi, a Guinness world record was created for the ‘largest display of… Continue reading At G20 meet, a Guinness effort to shine light on Karnataka’s Lambani craft
Zo peoples of Manipur and Mizoram: ethnicity, religion, a shared history.
Source: The post is based on the article “Ethnicity, religion, a shared history: ties that bind the Zo peoples of Manipur & Mizoram” published in Indian Express on 5th July 2023. What is the News? Mizoram’s Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) has called for a reunification of the Zo people in view of the continuing ethnic… Continue reading Zo peoples of Manipur and Mizoram: ethnicity, religion, a shared history.
Hul Diwas: Remembering the Santal rebellion against the British
Source: The post is based on the article “Hul Diwas: Remembering the Santal rebellion against the British” published in Indian Exprss on 3rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hul Diwas or Santhal Rebellion?3 What was the reason for the Santhal Rebellion?4 Who were the leaders in the revolution?5 What was the… Continue reading Hul Diwas: Remembering the Santal rebellion against the British
When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia? – Tam Pà Ling cave
Source: The post is based on the article “When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia? ” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Tam Pà Ling cave?3 What are the key findings made at Tam Pà Ling cave?4 What are the dating methods used at the Tam… Continue reading When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia? – Tam Pà Ling cave
Government to Develop National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat for an estimated cost of ₹4,500 Cr.
Source: The post is based on the article “Government to Develop National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat for an estimated cost of ₹4,500 Cr.” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the News? The Central Government will be holding a meeting to review the progress in the construction of the National Maritime… Continue reading Government to Develop National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat for an estimated cost of ₹4,500 Cr.
Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra’ concludes in Madhya Pradesh: The story of the queen who fought the Mughal
Source: The post is based on the article “Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra’ concludes in Madhya Pradesh: The story of the queen who fought the Mughals” published in Indian Express on 27th June 2023 What is the News? Madhya Pradesh Government has launched the six-day Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra and marked June 24 as a day… Continue reading Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra’ concludes in Madhya Pradesh: The story of the queen who fought the Mughal
