Source: The post is based on the article “India’s First Lighthouse Festival begins in Goa from Tomorrow” published in PIB on 23rd September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Lighthouse?3 What is India’s first ever Lighthouse Festival?4 What is the Lighthouse Heritage Tourism campaign? What is the News? The Union Minister of… Continue reading India’s First Lighthouse Festival begins in Goa from Tomorrow
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Three Hoysala temples declared World Heritage Sites
Source: The post is based on the article “Three Hoysala temples declared World Heritage Sites” published in The Hindu on 19th September 2023 What is the News? The Sacred Ensembles of Hoysalas were declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. What are Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas? Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas comprises three temples in Karnataka… Continue reading Three Hoysala temples declared World Heritage Sites
Karnataka’s sacred ensembles of Hoysalas inscribed on UNESCO world heritage list
Source: The post is based on the article “Karnataka’s sacred ensembles of Hoysalas inscribed on UNESCO world heritage list” published in Indian Express on 19th September 2023 What is the News? The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas has been inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.This will be India’s 42nd UNESCO World Heritage Site. What… Continue reading Karnataka’s sacred ensembles of Hoysalas inscribed on UNESCO world heritage list
Why London’s India Club, visited by leaders like Nehru, Mountbatten and VK Menon, is closing down
Source: The post is based on the article “Why London’s India Club, visited by leaders like Nehru, Mountbatten and VK Menon, is closing down” published in Indian Express on 18th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is India Club?3 Which famous personalities visited India Club?4 Why is India Club closing down? What is… Continue reading Why London’s India Club, visited by leaders like Nehru, Mountbatten and VK Menon, is closing down
Tagore’s home Santiniketan added to UNESCO World Heritage List
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
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
