Source-This post on Rani Chennamma is based on the article “How Rani Chennamma’s revolt against the British inspired a national campaign for women’s rights” published in “The Indian Express” on 20th February 2024. Why in the News? To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Rani Chennamma’s rebellion against the British, various social groups across the country… Continue reading Rani Chennamma
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Shompen Tribe
Source-This post on Shompen Tribe has been created based on the article “Great Nicobar: Indian president visits island as fears grow for tribe” published in “BBC NEWS” on 21 February 2024. Why in the news? India’s president recently visited an island earmarked for multi-billion-dollar development. As per some experts, the project could wipe out the… Continue reading Shompen Tribe
Morodharo- A Harappan settlement near Dholavira
Source-This post on Morodharo- A Harappan settlement near Dholavira has been created based on the article “Kutch villagers’ treasure hunt helps unearth Harappan site near Dholavira” published in “The Times of India” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? Archaeologists have recently discovered a Harappan-era fortified settlement named Morodharo near Dholavira. About Morodharo Aspect… Continue reading Morodharo- A Harappan settlement near Dholavira
Paruveta Utsavam
Source-This post on Paruveta Utsavam is based on the article “Efforts on to get UNESCO tag for ‘Paruveta Utsavam’ of Ahobilam” published in “The Hindu” on 18th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has been making efforts to obtain UNESCO recognition for the yearly… Continue reading Paruveta Utsavam
Kotravai sculpture from the Pallava era found
Source-This post on Kotravai sculpture from the Pallava era found is based on the article “Kotravai sculpture from Pallava period unearthed near Ulundurpet” published in “The New Indian Express” on 14th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, archaeologists unearthed an eighth-century Kotravai sculpture, an artifact dating back to the Pallava period, near Ulundurpet, Tamil… Continue reading Kotravai sculpture from the Pallava era found
BAPS Mandir- Abu Dhabi UAE
Source-This post on BAPS Mandir- Abu Dhabi UAE has been created based on the article “BAPS Mandir: Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple to be inaugurated by PM Modi on Feb 14” published in “INDIA TODAY” on 13 February 2024. Why in the news? The Prime Minister will inaugurate the BAPS Mandir (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan… Continue reading BAPS Mandir- Abu Dhabi UAE
Nazool Land- Behind recent dispute and Violence in Haldwani
Source-This post on Nazool Land- Behind recent dispute and Violence in Haldwani is based on the article “What is Nazool land, behind recent dispute and violence in Haldwani?” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, violence erupted in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, after the administration conducted a demolition drive at a… Continue reading Nazool Land- Behind recent dispute and Violence in Haldwani
Dhokra Shilpkala Sculpture
Source-This post on Dhokra Shilpkala sculpture has been created based on the article “Dhokra Shilpkala: How Chhattisgarh’s Ocher Studio is helping to preserve India’s 4,000-year-old craft” published in “The Economic Times” on 9 February 2024. Why in the news? Chhattisgarh’s Ocher Studio is helping the artisans to preserve India’s 4,000-year-old craft- Dhokra Shilpkala. About Dhokra… Continue reading Dhokra Shilpkala Sculpture
Kokborok language
Source-This post on Kokborok language has been created based on the article “After weeks of protests and exchange of barbs, TBSE allows both Roman, Bengali scripts for Kokborok exam in Tripura” published in “The Indian Express” on 7 February 2024. Why in the news? The Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) has announced that both Roman… Continue reading Kokborok language
Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan
Source-This post on Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan is based on the article “M.S. Swaminathan, P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh to get Bharat Ratna” published in “The Hindu” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? The government has recently announced that the Bharat Ratna will be conferred on former PM… Continue reading Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan
