News: The traditionally built ‘ancient stitched ship’ inducted into the Indian navy as INSV Kaundinya. About INSV Kaundinya INSV Kaundinya is a stitched sail ship, based on a 5th century CE ship depicted in the paintings of Ajanta Caves. Project: The project was initiated through a tripartite agreement signed in Jul 2023 between the Ministry… Continue reading INSV Kaundinya
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Shirui Lily Festival
News: The 2025 Shirui Lily festival is being held in the backdrop of ongoing ethnic tensions between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities that began in May 2023. Shirui Lily Festival. About the Shirui Lily Festival The Shirui Lily Festival is a state-organised tourism festival held annually in Ukhrul district, Manipur. It is organised by the… Continue reading Shirui Lily Festival
Parasnath Hill
News: The Jharkhand High Court has recently directed the state government to increase deployment of home guard constables around the Parasnath Hills (Giridih district) to prevent the sale of non-vegetarian food and ensure the preservation of the sanctity of the area, amid renewed tension between the Jain and Adivasi communities. Parasnath Hill About Parasnath Hill… Continue reading Parasnath Hill
Agamic Temples and Supreme Court’s Direction
News: On May 14, 2025, the Supreme Court asked a committee formed by the Madras High Court to identify Agamic temples in Tamil Nadu within three months. It ordered that no priest appointments be made in these temples until the process is complete. The next hearing is in September 2025. Agamic Temples and Supreme Court’s… Continue reading Agamic Temples and Supreme Court’s Direction
Art Deco Style
News: Art Deco style, first seen at the 1925 Paris Exposition, reached Madras nearly a decade later, after arriving in India through Bombay with the Syndicate Bank building in 1932. Art Deco Style. About Art Deco Style It emerged in Western Europe in the 1910s–1920s and flourished in the United States during the 1930s. The… Continue reading Art Deco Style
Piprahwa Relics of Buddha
News: Ministry of Culture takes steps to halt auction of Piprahwa relics by Sotheby’s Hong Kong. Piprahwa Relics of Buddha. About Piprahwa Relics of Buddha These are the Buddha’s relics which were excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa in present-day Uttar Pradesh — widely recognised as the ancient city of Kapilavastu, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.… Continue reading Piprahwa Relics of Buddha
Satavahana Dynasty
News: The Satavahana-era inscriptions found in Peddapalli District of Telangana. About Satavahana Dynasty The Satavahana dynasty was a prominent ancient Indian dynasty that ruled large parts of the Deccan region from the 1st century BCE to early 3rd century AD. Founder: Simuka is regarded as the founder of the Satavahana dynasty. Capital: Pratishthana (Paithan) Expanse:… Continue reading Satavahana Dynasty
Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas
News: A rare inscription dating back to the time of Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukya dynasty has been unearthed at Madapura Lake in Nyamati taluk of Davangere district. Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas. About Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas He was the son of Pulakeshin II, one of the most illustrious Chalukya… Continue reading Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas
Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I
News: The Maharashtra government has reclaimed the iconic sword of Maratha warrior Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I at an auction in London. About Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I Raghuji Bhosale I (also spelt Raghoji Bhonsle) was a Maratha ruler and military commander born in 1695. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Maratha Empire… Continue reading Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I
Golconda Blue
News: The Golconda Blue diamond – “among the rarest and most important…ever discovered throughout history”, has been expected to fetch $35 million to $50 million at an auction in Geneva on May 14. About Golconda Blue It is a legendary 23.24-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, renowned for its exceptional clarity, rich blue hue, and royal… Continue reading Golconda Blue
