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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 the ‘Nuakhai Juhar’ festival? It is one of the most important ancient agricultural festivals, which ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Agriculture in Odisha • Ancient India • Chattisgarh • Harvest festivals • Nuakhai
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 and south-eastern parts of Asia. It is one of the primary progenitors of the domestic ..
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: 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 congress. The Indian History Congress will be held at Madhya Pradesh for the second time. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Topics: Ancient India • Archaeology • Bhopal • History of Countries other than India • Indian History Congress • Madhya Pradesh • Medieval India • Modern India
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 in Denver, Colorado in January 2017. Her book Ashoka in Ancient India has been critically ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Topics: Ancient India • Awards • History • Nayanjot Lahiri • Persons in News • United States