Language in Indian Cities: Unity or Division?
18 July 2025 | blogwebExplore contrasting views on language politics in urban India—Joshi’s cultural unity vs Kala’s critique of elite hypocrisy and deeper social...
Art and Culture
Editorials
History
The Maurya Empire UPSC – Timeline, Key Rulers & Administration
09 July 2025 | blogwebThe Maurya Empire was the first major attempt to bring the Indian subcontinent under a unified political authority and established the...
Art and Culture
Classical Language Status
05 October 2024 | blogwebContext: The Union Cabinet has approved the recognition of five more languages as “Classical Language” expanding India’s list of culturally...
Art and Culture
Rumi
30 September 2024 | blogwebContext: Rumi was born Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi on September 30, 1207. About: Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet,...
Art and Culture
Koodiyattam
25 September 2024 | blogwebContext: ‘Cholliyattom,’ a collective of young Koodiyattam artists in Kerala, began modestly during the COVID-19 pandemic but has since grown...
Art and Culture
Taj Mahal
17 September 2024 | blogwebContext: Water leakage has been reported at the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra, following three days...
Art and Culture
Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav Website
16 September 2024 | blogwebContext: The Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) launched the official website for the much-anticipated...
Art and Culture
Onam Festival: Athachamayam Parade in Kerala
09 September 2024 | blogwebContext: The ten-day Onam celebrations commenced with the Athachamayam procession in Thripunithura, Ernakulam, on September 6, 2024. The festival will...
Art and Culture
Jaipur
05 September 2024 | blogwebContext: A budget of ₹100 crore will be allocated for the heritage conservation and development of Jaipur’s Walled City, which...
Art and Culture
Lothal
04 September 2024 | blogwebContext: A new study has found fresh evidence that can confirm the dockyard’s existence at Lothal. More on news:...
Art and Culture
International Conference on the Life of Second Buddha
30 August 2024 | blogwebContext: International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara has organised a two-day International Conference on the Life...
Art and Culture
Hampi: A Timeless Tapestry of Vijayanagara’s Grandeur
26 August 2024 | blogwebContext: Recently, a temple pavilion at Hampi collapsed due to heavy rainfall, raising questions about the conservation efforts and apparent...
Art and Culture
World’s Oldest Calendar
14 August 2024 | blogwebContext: Archaeologists at Göbekli Tepe in Turkey have uncovered the world’s oldest calendar, dating back nearly 13,000 years. ...
Art and Culture
Project Pari
09 August 2024 | blogwebContext: Project PARI (Public Art of India) is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Culture to celebrate and enhance...
Art and Culture
10th National Handloom Day Celebrations
06 August 2024 | blogwebContext: “VIRAASAT,” an exhibition marking the 10th National Handloom Day, has commenced at Handloom Haat, New Delhi. The event features...
Art and Culture
Kalaripayattu
27 July 2024 | blogwebContext: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Recognises Kalaripayattu Federation of India for Promotion of Kalaripayattu in Country. Overview...
Art and Culture
Assam’s 700-yr-old Moidams to be considered for World Heritage List
22 July 2024 | blogwebContext: The Moidams, an ancient mound-burial system from the Ahom dynasty in Assam that dates back 700 years, will be...
Art and Culture
Discovery of Early Christian Building in Bahrain
15 July 2024 | blogwebContext: Archaeologists uncovered one of the earliest Christian buildings in the Arabian Gulf in Samahij, Bahrain, providing the first physical...
Art and Culture
Palitana: A Revered Jain Pilgrimage Destination
15 July 2024 | blogwebContext: The decision to ban non-veg foods in Palitana was made after nearly 200 Jain monks protested and succeeded in...
Art and Culture
Qutub Minar
13 July 2024 | blogwebContext: In 2023-24, Qutub Minar, a 13th-century marvel built by the Delhi Sultanate, surpassed Agra Fort of the Mughal Empire...
Art and Culture
Oldest Ancient Temple Unearthed in Cyprus
13 July 2024 | blogwebContext: A team of archaeologists from the University of Siena has discovered a 4,000-year-old temple, thought to be the oldest...
