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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

Ancient Muziris Port

News- Historian MGS Narayanan, a pivotal figure behind the Muziris Heritage Project (MHP), was remembered in the Kerala State Assembly. Ancient Muziris Port. About Ancient Muziris Port Location: It was located on the Malabar Coast in present-day Kerala. Historical Period: It was active from around the 1st century BCE to the early medieval period. Historical… Continue reading Ancient Muziris Port

Bamiyan Buddhas

News: Taliban change tune towards heritage sites, including pre-Islamic relics, in Afghanistan. About Bamiyan Buddhas The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two monumental size statues, standing at 115 and 174 feet tall, carved into the sandstone cliffs of the Bamiyan valley in Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. The larger of the two statues, represented the Buddha… Continue reading Bamiyan Buddhas

Kokborok Language

News– The Kokborok Sahitya Parishad has appealed for the inclusion of Kokborok in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Kokborok Language. About Kokborok Language It is the native language of the Borok people, commonly known as Tripuris. It is spoken as a mother tongue by several indigenous communities such as: Debbarma (Tripuri) Reang, Jamatia,… Continue reading Kokborok Language

Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register

News: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi hailed the inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register as a global recognition of our timeless wisdom and rich culture. Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.   About the Memory of the World (MOW) Program It is a… Continue reading Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register

Sir Sankaran Nair

News: The Prime Minister’s tribute acknowledged Sankaran Nair’s fearless voice against British tyranny on the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Sir Sankaran Nair. About Sir Sankaran Nair He was a prominent Indian jurist, social reformer, and nationalist known for his contributions to the Indian freedom struggle and for advocating civil rights under British rule.… Continue reading Sir Sankaran Nair

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree

News: The Prime Minister Modi recently visited the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple at the historic city of Anuradhapura. Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree. About Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree Location: It is situated in the historic city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is considered the oldest living cultivated plant in the world. It is believed… Continue reading Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree

Kannadippaya

News: Kannadippaya recently received Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is the first tribal handicraft product from Kerala to receive such an honour. About Kannadippaya Kannadippaya is a traditional tribal handicraft from Kerala. The name Kannadippaya literally means “mirror mat”, which refers to the mat’s unique reflective surface that resembles a mirror.  It is handcrafted from… Continue reading Kannadippaya

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