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World Yogasana Championship Marks Global Sporting Milestone Why in the News ? The 1st World Yogasana Sports Championship 2026 is being held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, bringing together over 500 athletes from more than 70 countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to join the event virtually, highlighting the growing global recognition of Yogasana as a …
Read MoreReturned Chola Plates Revive Heritage Repatriation Demands Why in the News ? The Netherlands has returned the historic Anaimangalam copper plates of the Chola period to India, renewing demands among historians and archaeologists for the repatriation of several other Indian cultural artefacts preserved in foreign museums and universities. Return of Chola-Era Copper Plates The Leiden …
Read MoreANDHRA JALLIKATTU’ AND RURAL CULTURAL PRACTICES Why in the News? Pasuvula Panduga festival: The traditional cattle festival, popularly called ‘Andhra Jallikattu’, was organised near Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. Mass participation: Hundreds of youths and spectators gathered at Pullaiahgaripalle village, reflecting strong rural cultural engagement. Peaceful celebration: The event concluded without major incidents, reporting only minor …
Read MoreSOMNATH SWABHIMAN PARV TO BE CELEBRATED NATIONWIDE Why in the News? Year-long celebration: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced that Somnath Swabhiman Parv will be celebrated throughout the year across India, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage preservation in line with principles of environmental jurisprudence and the need for a pollution-free environment. Historic milestones: The …
Read MoreHanukkah (Festival of Lights) Hanukkah, also spelled Chanukah, is a Jewish festival popularly known as the Festival of Lights. It is observed for eight days and nights, usually during late November or December, as per the Hebrew lunar calendar. The festival holds deep historical, religious, and cultural significance for the Jewish community. Hanukkah commemorates events …
Read MoreStamp Release Highlights Legacy Of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the release of a commemorative postage stamp honouring Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II, praising his administrative brilliance, commitment to justice, and patronage of Tamil culture, while urging youth to learn from his life and the evolution of environmental jurisprudence …
Read MoreUNESCO Grants Heritage Status to Haitian Compas Music Why in the News ? UNESCO has inscribed Haitian Compas music—a vibrant cultural and musical tradition—on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, recognising its global influence, rich musical structure, and deep emotional significance for Haiti amid ongoing socio-political and economic challenges. This recognition underscores the importance of preserving …
Read MorePala-Era Vinayagar Idol Displayed in Tamil Nadu Temple Why in the News? A unique Pala dynasty-style Vinayagar idol, originally brought from Bengal by Rajendra Chola I, has drawn attention for its rare iconography and historical significance. Recently highlighted through scholarly works, the idol reflects early cross-regional artistic exchanges between Bengal and Tamil Nadu, reminiscent of …
Read MoreNation Marks 150th Birth Anniversary of Birsa Munda Why in News? India is celebrating Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, with top leaders paying tributes and major flexible development programmes launched in Gujarat to honour his legacy and advance tribal welfare, cultural preservation, and inclusive development. These initiatives come …
Read MoreNetherlands to Return Looted Pharaoh-Era Artefact to Egypt Why in the News ? The Netherlands has announced it will return a 3,500-year-old Egyptian artefact, looted during the Arab Spring unrest, to Egypt. The sculpture, linked to Pharaoh Thutmose III, was found at a Dutch art fair in 2022 and voluntarily surrendered by a dealer after …
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