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Perini Natyam

Perini Natyam is an ancient dance form that originated and thrived in the southern state of Telangana during the Kakatiya dynasty. It is a tribute to Lord Siva,...

March 2, 2023

1,300 year-old Buddhist stupa found in Odisha

The Archaeological Survey of India recently discovered a 1,300-year-old Buddhist stupa near Jagannath temple located in Puri. The stupa was discovered during a mining operation. Khondalite stone is...

March 1, 2023

Sursingar

The Indian Prime Minister Modi highlighted this instrument in his Maan Ki Baat episode. He also mentioned the dance forms Karakattam and Perini Natyam. What is Sursingar? Sursingar...

March 1, 2023

Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti

Sevala Maharaj was a spiritual guru and a socio-religious reformer from the Banjara community. He lived between 1739 and 1773. He was against animal sacrifices and baptism. The...

February 27, 2023

Losar Festival in Dharamshala

The Tibetan New Year is called the Losar. Tibetan Buddhists follow the Lunisolar calendar. The first day of the Luni Solar calendar is celebrated as Losar. The Buddhists...

February 22, 2023

US returns looted artifacts to Yemen

The United States recently returned 77 artefacts to Yemen. These artefacts were illegally imported into the US soil from Dubai. The returned artefacts include 11 Quran manuscript pages,...

February 22, 2023

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2023

The DPIFF (Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards) was started in 2012. It is an independent corporate film festival. It is not the same “DADASAHEB PHALKE AWARD” presented...

February 21, 2023

Draft Geo-Heritage sites and Geo-Relics Bill

According to the Geological Survey of India, a Geo-heritage site is a place that provides insights into the evolution of the earth. Also, the place should be culturally...

February 15, 2023

National Philatelic Exhibition – AMRITPEX 2023

Stamps are reflections of the heritage and achievements of a country. They give a glimpse of important things. The India Post is organizing AMRITPEX 2023 in New Delhi....

February 11, 2023

Kala Ghoda Art Festival

The Kala Ghoda Art Festival is celebrated in Mumbai. Every year the celebrations begin on the first Saturday of February and end on the second Sunday of February....

February 10, 2023

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