Source: The post is based on the article “Jharkhand CM writes to PM, seeks recognition of Sarna religious code for tribals” published in “Indian Express” on 28th September 2023. What is the News? Jharkhand Chief Minister has written to the Prime Minister seeking recognition of the ‘Sarna’ religious code for tribals. What is Sarna religion?… Continue reading Jharkhand CM writes to PM, seeks recognition of Sarna religious code for tribals
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Hoysala temples on UNESCO heritage list: What sets the ‘Sacred Ensembles’ apart, what stories they tell
Source: The post is based on the article “Hoysala temples on UNESCO heritage list: What sets the ‘Sacred Ensembles’ apart, what stories they tell” published in Indian Express on 25th September 2023 What is the News? Three Hoysala-era temples in Karnataka made it to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, under the collective entry of ‘Sacred Ensembles… Continue reading Hoysala temples on UNESCO heritage list: What sets the ‘Sacred Ensembles’ apart, what stories they tell
Madhya Pradesh CM unveils Adi Shankaracharya statue at Omkareshwar: Its story, significance
Source: The post is based on the article “Madhya Pradesh CM unveils Adi Shankaracharya statue at Omkareshwar: Its story, significance” published in Indian Express on 23rd September 2023 What is the News? Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister has unveiled the 108-foot-tall ‘Statue of Oneness’ of Adi Shankaracharya at Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh. The statue depicts Shankaracharya as… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh CM unveils Adi Shankaracharya statue at Omkareshwar: Its story, significance
India’s First Lighthouse Festival begins in Goa from Tomorrow
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 What is the News? The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways is going to inaugurate India’s First Lighthouse Festival from the Fort Aguada Lighthouse in Panjim, Goa. What is a… Continue reading India’s First Lighthouse Festival begins in Goa from Tomorrow
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 What is the News? London’s India Club is set to close down permanently on September 17 after decades of operations. What is India… 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
