News: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated ‘Saushrutam 2026’ at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi on Sushruta Jayanti. About Sushruta Sushruta was a distinguished surgeon who flourished around 600 BCE in the ancient city of Kashi, India. He is believed to be the son of a sage Vishwamitra and… Continue reading Sushruta
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Korku Community
News: Nearly 2,000 Korku community members from 150 villages marched in Madhya Pradesh demanding removal of forest encroachments and protection of livelihoods. About Korku Community The Korku are an ancient, peaceful Adivasi community belonging to the Munda group and recognized as a Scheduled Tribe by the Government of India. Distribution: The Korku community is mostly found… Continue reading Korku Community
Ravidassias
News: Thousands of Ravidassias gathered in Punjab’s Phagwara to renew their demand for a separate “Ravidassia religion”category in the Census. About Ravidassias Ravidassias are a Dalit community that follows the spiritual teachings, egalitarian philosophy, and mystic poetry of Guru Ravidas. Distribution: The bulk of the community, comprising nearly 12 lakh people, lives in the Doaba… Continue reading Ravidassias
Mojari Craft
News: The Centre has granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Jodhpur’s nearly 200-year-old Mojari craft, giving it official recognition and better global branding. About Mojari Craft Mojari is a traditional handcrafted leather footwear of Jodhpur that has now received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Origins: Traditional Community: The Mojari craft is closely associated with the… Continue reading Mojari Craft
Prambanan Temple
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today visited the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta. About Prambanan Temple It is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and among the most significant in Southeast Asia. It is also the second largest in Southeast Asia after Angkor Wat in Cambodia. … Continue reading Prambanan Temple
Char Kaman and Charminar Complex
News: The Government of Telangana has announced a restoration project of Char Kaman which is historically part of Charminar Complex. About Char Kaman and Charminar Complex Build by: The Charminar was built between 1589 and 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. It is a square shaped structure… Continue reading Char Kaman and Charminar Complex
Pandavani
News: Teejan Bai, the renowned Pandavani artist, passed away on July 5, 2026, after taking the Chhattisgarhi folk tradition to global audiences. About Pandavani Pandavani is a traditional folk-narrative and musical performance art from Chhattisgarh based on the Mahabharata. Origin: Pandavani originated from the rural oral traditions of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha to help common people… Continue reading Pandavani
Rung Community
News: The Rung community opposed the installation of a three-tonne artificial Shivling near Om Parvat, stating that it violated their tradition of nature worship. About Rung Community The Rung (Rang or Shauka) community is an indigenous trans-Himalayan tribal community that follows nature worship and has a distinct Himalayan cultural identity. Distribution: The community lives in the… Continue reading Rung Community
Muzhiyan Kulam
News: Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the restored Muzhiyan Kulam at Pooranankuppam in Puducherry. About Muzhiyan Kulam Location: The Muzhiyan Kulam is located near Thavalakuppam at Pooranankuppam in Puducherry. It is also known as Naangu Mozhi Kulam. Historical significance: It is a more-than-400-year-old historic pond and is believed to date back to… Continue reading Muzhiyan Kulam
Chapekar Brothers
News: On June 22, 1897, the Chapekar brothers attacked Walter Charles Rand during Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Pune. About Chapekar Brothers The Chapekar brothers: Damodar Hari Chapekar (28), Balkrishna Hari Chapekar (24), and Vasudeo Hari Chapekar (18) – were Indian revolutionaries who took up armed resistance against British colonial rule. They hold a unique… Continue reading Chapekar Brothers
