Harvest Festival: Nuakhai Juhar celebrated in Odisha, Chhattisgarh and neighbouring states

‘Nuakhai Juhar’ festival has been celebrated in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and areas of other neighbouring states. On the occasion of this ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished his good entreaty for the good health and prosperity of the farmers. What is ..

Tags: Agriculture in Odisha • Ancient India • Chattisgarh • Harvest festivals • Nuakhai

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Study on the disappearance of pure strains of the Red Jungle Fowl

A recent study highlighted the gradual disappearance of the red jungle fowl and the lack of research on this bird species. Red Jungle Fowl The Red Jungle Fowl or Gallus gallus is a tropical bird species that originated in southern ..

Tags: Ancient India • Domestic Chicken • Wildlife conservation

Bhopal to host 79th Indian History Congress

The 79th Indian History Congress (IHC) will be held at Barkatullah University in Bhopal Madhya Pradesh from February 26. Earlier the 79th Indian History Congress was supposed to be held at Pune but was cancelled citing financial constraints to host the ..

Tags: Ancient India • Archaeology • Bhopal • History of Countries other than India • Indian History Congress

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

Nayanjot Lahiri wins 2016 John F Richards Prize

History writer Nayanjot Lahiri has won the prestigious 2016 John F. Richards Prize for her book Ashoka in Ancient India. The prestigious prize will be bestowed upon her at the American Historical Association (AHA’s) 131st Annual Meeting to be held ..

Tags: Ancient India • Awards • History • Nayanjot Lahiri • United States

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016

Bhaskara

Bhaskara (born 1114), who was from the Karnataka region, was an outstanding mathematician and astronomer. Amongst his mathematical contributions is the concept of differentials.  He was the author of Siddhanta Shiromani, a book in four parts: Lilavati on arithmetic Bijaganita ..

Tags: Ancient India

Haryanka dynasty

The Haryanka Dynasty was a short-lived dynasty that ruled between circa 544 BC to 413 BC over the Magadha region in ancient India. It is believed to have succeeded the Pradyota dynasty (682 BC–544 BC), which was known for its ..

Tags: Ancient India