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National Mission on Cultural Mapping

The National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) aims to document India’s cultural heritage and focus on rural traditions, including Thongjao’s pottery. The mission promotes local cultures and connects...

December 11, 2024

Jasleen Kaur Wins 2024 Turner Prize

Artist Jasleen Kaur has won the 2024 Turner Prize. At 38, she was the youngest finalist, sponsored by Tate Britain. Other shortlisted artists included Pio Abad, Claudette Johnson,...

December 10, 2024

Tourism Ministry Allocates ₹25 Crore for Big Temple Development

The Union Ministry of Tourism has allocated ₹25 crore for enhancing facilities around the Sri Brahadeeswarar Temple, part of the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) scheme under Swadesh...

December 9, 2024

Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav – A Cultural Celebration

Northeast India is a vibrant region known for its rich culture and traditions and the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav held from December 6th to 8th, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati...

December 7, 2024

4th Mekong-Ganga Dhammayatra

A group of over 20 Buddhist scholars and citizens from Thailand recently arrived in Delhi, which marks the 4th Mekong Ganga Dhammayatra pilgrimage. The event aims to enhance...

December 7, 2024

Rubbercon 2024

Rubbercon 2024 will take place from December 5 to 7 in Kochi, hosted by the Indian Rubber Institute (IRI) and the International Rubber Conference Organization (IRCO), which marks...

December 6, 2024

International Gita Mahotsav 2024

The International Gita Mahotsav (IGM) 2024 commenced in Kurukshetra, inaugurated by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, at the historic Brahma Sarovar. The festival runs from November 28...

December 6, 2024

Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary: Madhya Pradesh’s 8th Tiger Reserve

The Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary has recently been designated as a tiger reserve and was made by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. The National Tiger Conservation...

December 5, 2024

Oxford Word of the Year 2024 – Brain Rot

Recently, “brain rot” has been declared the Oxford Word of the Year, followed by a public vote with over 37,000 participants. Language experts reviewed six nominated words reflecting...

December 4, 2024

West Bengal Recognised for Heritage Tourism: UNESCO

West Bengal has gained recognition as a premier heritage tourism destination by UNESCO , Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced. She emphasised the importance of heritage tourism in generating...

December 4, 2024

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