Source: The post is based on the article “Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has urged the government to conserve the historically significant structures, including the 600-year-old ‘Vilakkumadom’, at Sree Mahavishnu… Continue reading Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple
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Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Manamadurai pottery has recently been given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Manamadurai Pottery? Manamadurai in Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu is known for pottery making. The… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag
Hakki Pikkis caught in Sudan conflict: Why this tribe of bird catchers travels to Africa from Karnataka
Source: The post is based on the article “Hakki Pikkis caught in Sudan conflict: Why this tribe of bird catchers travels to Africa from Karnataka” published in Indian Express on 22nd April 2023 What is the News? More than 181 members of the Hakki Pikki tribal community from Karnataka are stuck in violence-hit Sudan, even… Continue reading Hakki Pikkis caught in Sudan conflict: Why this tribe of bird catchers travels to Africa from Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag” published in The Print on 15th April 2023 What is the News? The Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh has received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Gond Painting? Gond painting is a traditional art of Madhya Pradesh that… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag
Bihu Dance: PM gets into Bihu mood after world record show
Source: The post is based on the article “PM gets into Bihu mood after world record show” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister in Assam was greeted with over 11,000 Bihu performers who had set two Guinness World Records – the world’s largest performance of traditional… Continue reading Bihu Dance: PM gets into Bihu mood after world record show
What the Uttaramerur inscription, recently referred to by PM says
Source: The post is based on the article “What the Uttaramerur inscription, recently referred to by PM says” published in Indian Express on 15th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Uttaramerur Inscription?3 What does the Uttaramerur inscription say?4 Is Uttaramerur inscription an example of democracy? What is the News? The Prime Minister… Continue reading What the Uttaramerur inscription, recently referred to by PM says
Pattanam Site: No idols, no arms: the Pattanam mystery
Source: The post is based on the article “No idols, no arms: the Pattanam mystery” published in The Hindu on 2nd April 2023. What is the News? Recent excavation has revealed that the Pattanam Site in Kerala was a thriving urban centre from the 5th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D., with its peak phase from 100… Continue reading Pattanam Site: No idols, no arms: the Pattanam mystery
Kathua’s ‘Basohli Painting’ gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Kathua’s ‘Basohli Painting’ gets GI tag” published in The Times of India on 3rd April 2023. What is the News? The world-famous ‘Basohli Painting’ from Kathua district has obtained the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. This is the first time in the history of GI registration that the Jammu region got… Continue reading Kathua’s ‘Basohli Painting’ gets GI tag
Assamese Gamosa: How a ‘hybrid’ gamosa sparked protests across Assam
Source: The post is based on the article “How a ‘hybrid’ gamosa sparked protests across Assam” published in Indian Express on 1st April 2023 What is the News? A newly formed Bangla Sahitya Sabha Assam (BSSA) used a hybrid creation — an Assamese gamosa and a Bengali gamcha, each cut in half and sewn together… Continue reading Assamese Gamosa: How a ‘hybrid’ gamosa sparked protests across Assam
Stolen Chola-era Hanuman idol brought back to India
Source: The post is based on the article “Stolen Chola-era Hanuman idol brought back to India” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Chola era3 Sources of Chola Kingdom4 Who are the important rulers of Chola empire?5 Administration and Governance What is the News? A rare variety… Continue reading Stolen Chola-era Hanuman idol brought back to India
