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Archibald Prize 2026 awarded to Richard Lewer
The Archibald Prize 2026 was awarded on 8 May 2026 to Melbourne-based artist Richard Lewer for a portrait of Pitjantjatjara Elder Iluwanti Ken. The prize carried a cash...
16th Century Telugu Inscription Found in Tadipatri
A Telugu inscription dated to the 16th century has been found in Tadipatri, a town in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. Such inscriptions are primary sources for the...
Mario Miranda Birth Centenary Marked by India Post
Mario Miranda’s birth centenary was marked on 2 May 2026, and India Post unveiled a philatelic tribute in Panaji, Goa, on 3 May 2026. The tribute included a...
Ancient DNA Reveals Hidden Neanderthal Group
Scientists have uncovered one of the clearest genetic snapshots of a Neanderthal community from around 100,000 years ago in present-day Poland. A new study published in “Current Biology”...
Ambedkar’s Legacy Inspires Roma Community in Hungary
The life and ideas of B. R. Ambedkar have found a powerful resonance among the Roma community in Hungary, offering a model of social transformation and dignity. In...
PM Modi to Inaugurate India’s First Digital Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Chhattisgarh on the state’s 25th foundation day. The event will...
Kolkata International Film Festival 2025
The 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), themed “Where Cinema Connects The World,” will be held from 6 to 13 November 2025, bringing together filmmakers, artists, and cinephiles...
Government Launches Tourism “Vision 2029” – 50 World-Class Tourism Destinations to Showcase India’s Heritage
The Government of India has launched an ambitious initiative to transform 50 domestic tourist destinations into world-class attractions by 2029. The plan, part of the Modi government’s “Tourism...
Uttar Pradesh Sets Diyas World Record in Ayodhya
Ayodhya witnessed a grand spectacle during Deepotsav 2025, as it illuminated the night with a record-breaking display of lamps. The event, which celebrated the city’s rich cultural heritage,...
Iron Age Site Discovered in Tamil Nadu Excavation
Recent excavations by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) at Thirumalapuram in Tenkasi district have revealed Iron Age burial site near the Western Ghats. Preliminary findings...
UNESCO Launches Virtual Museum of Stolen Artifacts
The UNESCO Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects was launched in 2025 to address the illicit trafficking of heritage items. The digital platform reconnects communities with their lost...
