News: India to host the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage from 8 to 13 December 2025 in New Delhi. About Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC) The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC) was established under… Continue reading Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC)
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Mahad Satyagraha
News: Mahad was a key site of India’s earliest rights movements, which helped lay the foundation for human rights discourse and influenced the development of constitutional ethics. About the Mahad Satyagraha The Mahad Satyagraha took place in March 1927 in Mahad, Maharashtra by Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. It was a protest against the discriminatory caste system… Continue reading Mahad Satyagraha
New Geographical Indication (GI) Products
News: Recently, five products from Tamil Nadu have been granted the Geographical Indications (GI) tag. About New Geographical Indication (GI) Products About Woraiyur Cotton Sari The Woraiyur cotton saris is native to Tiruchi district, Tamil Nadu. They are woven in Manamedu on the banks of the Cauvery. The saree is traditionally woven using a ‘korvai… Continue reading New Geographical Indication (GI) Products
Dr. Rajendra Prasad – First President of India
News: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid homage to India’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, on his birth anniversary. About Dr. Rajendra Prasad – First President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3, 1884, in Ziradei, Bihar. He studied at the University of Calcutta. He began his career as a lawyer and… Continue reading Dr. Rajendra Prasad – First President of India
Sittannavasal Site
News: The historical and archaeological significance of Sittanavasal, known for its Jain heritage, Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions, ascetic stone beds, and rare early mural paintings dating to the 7th–9th century CE. About Sittannavasal Site Sittannavasal is located in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Historical importance There are presence of megalithic monuments (stone circles, cists, urn burials) proves pre-historic… Continue reading Sittannavasal Site
Khiamniungan Tribe
News: Recently, the Prime Minister of India referred to the Khiamniungan tribe in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, bringing attention to their culture and traditions. About Khiamniungan Tribe The Khiamniungan are one of the major Naga tribes, inhabiting eastern Nagaland (India) and north-western Myanmar. Name: The name Khiamniungan comes from ‘Khiam’ (water), ‘Niu’ (great), and… Continue reading Khiamniungan Tribe
Bnei Menashe
News: Israel has approved a plan to bring the remaining 5,800 Bnei Menashe Jews from Northeast India to the country within the next five years. About Bnei Menashe The Menashe or Bnei Menashe are an indigenous community from Manipur and Mizoram in Northeast India. They belong mainly to the Chin, Kuki, Mizo, and Zo ethnic… Continue reading Bnei Menashe
Sirpur Archaeological Site
News: Chhattisgarh government is giving the Sirpur archaeological site a major upgrade, including battery-operated golf carts, digital exhibits, and immersive storytelling modules, as part of its efforts to prepare Sirpur for a UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination. About Sirpur Archaeological Site Location: Sirpur is located in the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh. The site dates back… Continue reading Sirpur Archaeological Site
Lachit Borphukan
News: Every year, 24th November is celebrated as Lachit Diwas to mark the birth anniversary of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan. About Lachit Borphukan Lachit Borphukan was an Ahom army commander known for leading the 1671 Battle of Saraighat against the Mughals. Birth: He was born on 24th November 1622. Battle of Saraighat: In the 1671… Continue reading Lachit Borphukan
Ghoomar Dance
News: Ghoomar Festival 2025 will, for the first time, be held simultaneously at all seven divisional headquarters of Rajasthan. About Ghoomar Dance Ghoomar or ghumar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan. Meaning of the name: The name comes from the word “ghoomna,” which means to twirl or spin. Origin: It originally began as a… Continue reading Ghoomar Dance
