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Indus Valley Script

News: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has announced a prize money of $1 million for experts or organisations that are successful in deciphering the scripts of Indus Valley Civilisation.  About Indus Valley Script  Evolution:   During the early Harappan phase (3500-2700 BCE), the earliest examples of script signs are found on Ravi and Kot Diji pottery… Continue reading Indus Valley Script

Sree Narayana Guru

News: The remarks of Kerala Chief Minister, at the inaugural session of the 92nd Sivagiri pilgrimage, on Sree Narayana Guru have set off a controversy.  About Sree Narayana Guru  He was a saint, philosopher, social reformer who advocated social equality and spiritual enlightenment.  He was born in  Chempazhanthy, a village near Thiruvananthapuram, in the Ezhava… Continue reading Sree Narayana Guru

Srisailam Temple

News: The Archaeological Survey of India has discovered several copper plates and other ancient inscriptions at the Srisailam Temple, Andhra Pradesh.  About Srisailam Temple  Location: It is located on the top of Nallamala Hills in Andhra Pradesh.  It lies on the bank of the river Krishna.  History:  The inscriptional evidence date back the temple to… Continue reading Srisailam Temple

1924 Belagavi Session of Indian National Congress

News: The 100th Anniversary of the historic 1924 Belagavi Session is being celebrated in Belagavi, Karnataka.  About the Belagavi Session  It was the 39th session of the INC which took place on December 26-27, 1924, in Belagavi, Karnataka.  The session was presided over by Mahatma Gandhi, marking the only time he served as the Congress… Continue reading 1924 Belagavi Session of Indian National Congress

Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum

News: The Ministry of Culture has partnered with France Museums Développement (FMD) to develop the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum as part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project.  About Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum  The museum was first announced by the Prime Minister at the International Museum Expo in May 2023.  It will redefine the… Continue reading Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum

Potti Sriramulu

News: The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to establishing a Telugu University named after Potti Sriramulu. About Potti Sriramulu He was an Indian freedom fighter known for his pivotal role in the creation of Andhra State. He was bestowed with the title ‘Amarajeevi‘ for his supreme sacrifice for… Continue reading Potti Sriramulu

Abathsahayeswarar Temple

News: The Abathsahayeswarar temple has been selected for the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.  About Abathsahayeswarar Temple  The temple is in Thukkatchi in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu.  It is 1,300-year-old and was constructed by Kings Vikrama Chola and Kulothunga Chola.  Kulothunga established an idol for Sarabeshwarar, which is the reason this deity is… Continue reading Abathsahayeswarar Temple

Subramania Bharati

News: Prime Minister has released the compendium of complete works of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his 143rd birth anniversary. About Subramania Bharati He was a poet, freedom fighter, journalist, social reformer from Tamil Nadu. He was given the title of Mahakavi on account of being a pioneer of modern Tamil poetry. He started his career… Continue reading Subramania Bharati

Notre Dame Cathedral

News: Notre Dame Cathedral, one of France’s most iconic landmarks, recently reopened after five years of restoration following the 2019 fire. About Notre Dame Cathedral It is a medieval Catholic cathedral located on an island in the Seine River in Paris, France. The cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is regarded as one… Continue reading Notre Dame Cathedral

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