How did the Malerkotla princely state come into being? Historically, Malerkotla owes its foundations in the 15th century to Sufi saint Sheikh Sadrauddin Sadar-i-Jahan, also known as Haider Sheikh. The…
Context Recently, a group of heritage enthusiasts recently gathered, to celebrate World Heritage Day at the ancient Buddhist site of Thotlakonda in Visakhapatnam. About Thotlakonda A partial excavation of the…
Context Shigmo Festival as it is called in Konkani, is another vibrant celebration full of colour, song and dance rooted in Goan culture and traditions. What is Shigmo Festival or…
Context Recently, a shadow leather puppet in Kerala’s famous temple art Tholpavakkoothu has been animated by a robot. Key Details People from Harishree Kannan Tholpavakkoothu Kala Kendra, Koonathara, are set to animate their…
Context Researchers discovered 550 million old Dickinsonia animal fossils at Bhimbetka. The fossils were found in the roof of the Auditorium Cave at Bhimbetka Rock Shelters. Key Findings Dickinsonia fossils have shown that they…
Context As the Assembly elections in West Bengal draw closer, the ‘insider-outsider’ theme has grown to become one of the topics of political debate. Bengali politicians have been terming outsider…
Context Recently, Tripura CM has of late made a statement to sport the Tripuri Risa, a customary hand-woven cloth used by Tripura’s indigenous tribal communities. what is a Tripuri Risa?…
Context A new study has found the presence of animal products, including cattle and buffalo meat, in ceramic vessels dating back about 4,600 years at seven Indus Valley Civilisation sites…
Context A Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) named ICGS Kanaklata Barua was commissioned in the Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday, in Kolkata. It is named after a teenage freedom fighter who…
