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Lachit Borphukan

In News  Recently, the President of India launched the 400th birth anniversary celebrations of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan and laid the foundations for an Alaboi war memorial and a 150-foot bronze statue of the legendary commander. About Lachit Borphukan Born: 24th November 1622. Lachit Diwas is celebrated every year on 24th November to commemorate the […]

Karakattam Dance

In News  The Kerala Nattukala Kshema Sabha (KNKS), an outfit that works for the promotion of local art forms in the state, has demanded that Karakattam (also known as Kumbakkali in certain parts) be recognised as the agricultural art form of Kerala. Image Courtesy:IE About Karakattam  Karakattam is a form of folk dance performed at […]

Khajuraho Dance Festival

In News  Recently, the 48th Khajuraho Dance Festival commenced in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The week-long festival will be held till February 26th.    Image Courtesy: TOI About Khajuraho Dance Festival  The festival is organised by the state Culture department, MP Tourism and the Archaeological Survey of India. The festival is being organized […]

Deucha-Pachami Mines

In News  Recently, West Bengal Chief Minister increased the monetary package for the tribals in Deucha Panchami Mines. About  Deucha-Pachami-Dewanganj-Harinsinga coal block is the second-largest coal block in the world. India’s largest coal mine is located in the southwestern part of Birbhum Coalfield in West Bengal.  The block has a thick coal seam trapped between […]

Byanjana Dwadashi

In Context  The festival of Byanjana Dwadashi is a great step towards promoting food security It ended in Odisha’s temple town of Puri a few weeks ago. About Byanjana Dwadashi It is celebrated by adherents of Vaishnavism, the largest sect within Hinduism, which considers Vishnu and his incarnations such as Krishna as the Supreme Godhead. […]

Pashmina

In Context Srinagar-born fashion designer is adorning walls with eye-catching, ultra-fine pashmina shawls. About Pashmina  The word Pashmina comes from the Persian word ‘Pashm’ which means ‘soft gold. Pashmina comes from an animal fibre Cashmere, derived from the Changthangi goat of Ladakh.  It is indigenous to the high altitude regions of Leh-Ladakh and Jammu & […]

The Art of Silambam

In News Silambam classes have mushroomed across Tamil Nadu in schools, in public spaces like beaches and parks, and at martial art institutes.  About Silambam  It is a traditional martial art developed in Tamil Nadu, India.  It is originated around 1000 this ancient fighting style is mentioned in Tamil Sangam literature 400 BCE.  The name […]

Central Advisory Board on Culture (CABC)

In News  The Ministry of Culture has appointed Sudha Ragunathan as a member of the Central Advisory Board on Culture (CABC).  About  Central Advisory Board on Culture (CABC) has been constituted to advise the Ministry of Culture at the policy level to evolve programmes that would focus attention on the creativity at different levels of […]

Tarapur Massacre

In News  Recently , the Chief Minister of Bihar announced that 15 February would be commemorated as “Shahid Diwas” in memory of the 34 freedom fighters who were killed by police in Tarapur town (now subdivision) of Bihar’s Munger district 90 years ago.  According to him, The freedom fighters had never got their due even […]

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

In News  The Prime Minister paid tribute to Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji on his 392nd birth anniversary.  About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti It was initiated by social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule in 1870. He identified the tomb of Shivaji Maharaj in Raigad. The first Shivaji Jayanti celebrations were held in Pune.  Shivaji Jayanti was […]

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