News- March 19 commemorates the anniversary of the PEPSU Muzhara movement, a significant agrarian struggle in Punjab. PEPSU Muzhara Movement. About PEPSU Muzhara Movement It was an agrarian struggle led by landless tenant farmers (muzharas) in Punjab. It aimed at land ownership rights against feudal landlords (biswedars). It was originated in the 1930s, intensified post-independence… Continue reading PEPSU Muzhara Movement
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Kamba Ramayana
News– The Ministry of Culture has launched a comprehensive initiative to preserve and promote Kamba Ramayana recitals in Tamil Nadu. Kamba Ramayana. About Kamba Ramayana Overview The Kamba Ramayana, also known as Ramavataram, is a Tamil rendition of the Sanskrit Valmiki Ramayana. It stands out for its poetic brilliance and spiritual insights deeply rooted in… Continue reading Kamba Ramayana
Menhir and Megalithic Burial Sites
News: The Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs, ancient standing stones in Telangana’s Narayanpet district, dating back around 3,500 to 4,000 years, have been included in India’s tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Menhir and Megalithic Burial Sites. About Menhirs Menhirs are large, upright standing stones, often uncarved, placed individually or in groups. Purpose: Used for burial,… Continue reading Menhir and Megalithic Burial Sites
UNESCO Tentative List
News: India has added six new properties to its UNESCO Tentative List on March 7, 2025. With these additions, India now has 62 sites on the tentative list. UNESCO Tentative List About UNESCO Tentative List The UNESCO Tentative List is an official inventory of sites that a country intends to nominate for inclusion in the… Continue reading UNESCO Tentative List
Global Engagement Scheme
News– The Global Engagement Scheme was recently discussed in the Lok Sabha, where the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, provided details about its implementation. Global Engagement Scheme About Global Engagement Scheme Nodal Ministry– Ministry of Culture The Scheme aims to promote India’s rich cultural heritage internationally and enhance India’s global image. It was previously… Continue reading Global Engagement Scheme
Jalantheeswarar Temple (Thiruvooral)
News: The Jalanatheswarar Temple at Thakkolam is in a deteriorating condition and needs restoration. About Jalantheeswarar Temple (Thiruvooral) Jalantheeswarar Temple, also known as Thiruvooral, is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Thakkolam, a village in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. In this temple, Shiva is worshipped in the form of… Continue reading Jalantheeswarar Temple (Thiruvooral)
Juanga Tribe
News: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has requested an action taken report from the district magistrate-cum-collector of Keonjhar regarding alleged human rights violations of the Juanga tribe, which is classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in the district. About Juanga Tribe The Juanga tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in… Continue reading Juanga Tribe
Amir Khusrau
News: Amir Khusrau, the legendary 13th-century Sufi poet and musician, is in the news due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the 25th edition of Jahan-e-Khusrau, an annual Sufi music festival held in his honor. About Amir Khusrau He was born in 1253, likely in Patiyali, Etah district, Uttar Pradesh. Amir Khusrau is credited… Continue reading Amir Khusrau
Cholanaikkan Tribe
News: The innovative initiative by Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) to provide education to a bed-ridden tribal girl from the Cholanaikkan tribe in Malappuram, Kerala, has made headlines. About Cholanaikkan Tribe The Cholanaikkan are a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) living in the forests of Kerala, India. They are primarily found in the Nilambur forests of… Continue reading Cholanaikkan Tribe
Chandra Shekhar Azad
News: Chandra Shekhar Azad is in the news as February 27, 2025, marked the anniversary of his martyrdom. About Chandra Shekhar Azad (1906–1931) He was a revolutionary freedom fighter who played a crucial role in India’s struggle for independence against British rule. He was born on July 23, 1906, in Bhabhra, Madhya Pradesh. He was… Continue reading Chandra Shekhar Azad
