NAVROZ
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has greeted nation on the occasion of Navroz. Which is the Iranian new year. Many ethno- linguistic communities around the world irrespective of their religious background observe it as a start of new year.
Jatir Pita’ Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shall participate in the 100th Birth Anniversary celebrations of ‘Jatir Pita’ Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in Bangladesh tomorrow via video message. He served as the first President of Bangladesh and later as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from 17 April 1971 until his assassination on 15 August 1975. He is considered to be the driving […]
SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY
Savitribai Phule Savitribai Phule (3 January 1831 – 10 March 1897) was an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she played an important role in improving women’s rights in India. She is regarded as the mother of […]
MANIPUR TRIBES CALL TRUCE AFTER DECADES OF CONFLICT
Why in news? Umbrella Organisations of 2 tribes have called a truce in Manipur after almost 4 decades of violence Details: The conflict between the Nagas and the Kukis in 1993 had claimed more than 230 lives and displaced 1,00,000, mostly Kukis. The working committee of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) and the Kuki […]
KOTIYATTAM
Details: Koodiyattam, also transliterated as Kotiyattam, is a traditional performing artform in the state of Kerala, India. It is a combination of ancient Sanskrit theatre with elements of Koothu, a Tamil/ Malayalam performing art which is as old as Sangam era It has a documented history of a thousand years in Kerala It is traditionally […]
MARBLE DOMES OF AURANGABAD’S BIBI KA MAQBARA TO GET NEW GLOW
Why in News? The marble domes of Bibi Ka Maqbara, the famous 17th century Mughal era monument in the city, are set to get a new shine due to scientific conservation. Details: The structure, known as the ‘Taj of the Deccan’ because of its striking resemblance to the Taj Mahal, was commissioned by Emperor Aurangzeb […]
NANKANA SAHIB ATTACK
Why in News? On 3rd January 2020, there was an attack on Gurudwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan. Pakistan rejected the reports claiming that the Gurudwara was untouched and the “attack” was just a scuffle between locals. Background Gurudwara Nankana Sahib is also known as Gurudwara Janam Asthan. It is the site where the first Guru […]
EKASHILA NAGARA (ORUGALLU)
Considered City of a Single Stone, the Kakatiya Heritage of Warangal However, the city was not built from a “single stone” [as was, for example, the monolithic Ellora temple]; rather it was built around a single massive outcrop of rock that rose prominently from the surrounding plains. Sanskrit Ekashila Nagara– Telugu name Orugallu The torana […]
GURU GOBIND SINGH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED
Born in 1666, Guru Gobind Singh is considered to be one of the most celebrated of all Sikh gurus. About: Guru Gobind Singh (1666 – 1708), was the tenth Sikh Guru, warrior, poet and philosopher. He was born as Gobind Rai as the son of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Khalsa: He founded the Sikh warrior […]
CHIKANKARI (EMBROIDERY)
Details Chikan is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India. Literally translated, the word means embroidery, and it is one of Lucknow’s best known textile decoration styles There are references to embroidery similar to chikan work in India as early as 3rd century BC by Megasthenes, who mentioned the use of flowered muslins by Indians. […]