Source: The post is based on the article “Chennai hosts an art exhibit showcasing Pichwai, some dating back 350 years” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? Chennai’s Collage is hosting an art exhibition showcasing Pichwai paintings, some of which date back 350 years. What are Pichwai Paintings? Pichwai paintings… Continue reading Chennai hosts an art exhibit showcasing Pichwai, some dating back 350 years
Category: History and Art & Culture in News
PM lauds inclusion of Kozhikode as ‘City of Literature’ and Gwalior as the ‘City of Music’ in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network
Source: The post is based on the article “PM lauds inclusion of Kozhikode as ‘City of Literature’ and Gwalior as the ‘City of Music’ in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network” published in “PIB” on 2nd November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is UNESCO Creative Cities Network?3 Which Indian Cities are part of UNESCO Creative… Continue reading PM lauds inclusion of Kozhikode as ‘City of Literature’ and Gwalior as the ‘City of Music’ in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network
India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? India’s connection with Jerusalem dates back to 800 years to the establishment of Baba Farid’s lodge. Who was Baba Farid?… Continue reading India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers
Three dead during ‘Banni’ festival at Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district
Source: The post is based on the article “Three dead during ‘Banni’ festival at Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district” published in “The Hindu” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Three people died during the celebration of the Banni Festival in Andhra Pradesh. What is the Banni Festival? Specification Details Type It is… Continue reading Three dead during ‘Banni’ festival at Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district
Vajra Mushti Kalaga: A martial art form in terminal decline
Source: The post is based on the article “Vajra Mushti Kalaga: A martial art form in terminal decline” published in “The Hindu” on 26th October 2023 Why in the News? Vajra mushti kalaga is a martial art form.It has gone extinct and takes place only during Dasara. What is Vajra Mushti Kalaga? Source: The Hindu… Continue reading Vajra Mushti Kalaga: A martial art form in terminal decline
Dogra architecture gets a revival at J&K’s Maharaj Gunj
Source: The post is based on the article “Dogra architecture gets a revival at J&K’s Maharaj Gunj” published in “The Hindu” on 26th October 2023 Why in the News? Srinagar Smart City Ltd. and the Kashmir chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) have joined hands to conserve vernacular elements… Continue reading Dogra architecture gets a revival at J&K’s Maharaj Gunj
₹2.9-crore project to improve amenities around Edakkal Caves
Source: The post is based on the article “₹2.9-crore project to improve amenities around Edakkal Caves” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd October 2023 What is the News? Kerala Tourism has launched a project to improve civic amenities around the Edakkal Caves in Wayanad. Where is Edakkal Caves? Located in: Wayanad,Kerala Hills: The caves are… Continue reading ₹2.9-crore project to improve amenities around Edakkal Caves
Must visit Parvati Kund and Jageshwar temples in Kumaon: PM
Source: The post is based on the article “Must visit Parvati Kund and Jageshwar temples in Kumaon: PM” published in “Economic Times” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has encouraged people to visit the Parvati Kund and Jageshwar temples in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. What are Parvati Kund and… Continue reading Must visit Parvati Kund and Jageshwar temples in Kumaon: PM
How is GI-tagged Jaderi namakatti made in Tamil Nadu?
Source: The post is based on the article “How is GI-tagged Jaderi namakatti made in Tamil Nadu?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Jaderi Namakatti?3 Who makes it?4 What is it made from? What is the News? Jaderi namakatti from Tamil Nadu has been recently given… Continue reading How is GI-tagged Jaderi namakatti made in Tamil Nadu?
What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa
Source: The post is based on the article “What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? Goan cashew (kernel) has been granted the geographical indication (GI) tag. How did cashew come to Goa and become a contributor to the… Continue reading What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa
