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Nomination of Garba Dance to UNESCO Heritage List

August 23, 2022

After Durga Puja was included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage last year, India has now named Garba for the year 2022. If approved, it will become the first intangible cultural heritage of Gujarat to be listed by UNESCO. What is ..

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80th anniversary of Quit India movement

August 8, 2022

India has completed 80 years on ‘Quit India Movement’ on August 8, 2022. This movement is also known as August Kranti. The Quit India Movement is an important milestone in India’s history of freedom struggle. Mahatma Gandhi had called to ..

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Bihar Astronomical Observatory in UNESCO list

August 5, 2022

106-year-old astronomical observatory at the Langat Singh College, Muzaffarpur in Bihar has been added to UNESCO World heritage observatories list. This observatory is first of its kind in eastern part of India. About the Astronomical Observatory: The Astronomical Observatory in ..

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Sites Identified for ‘National importance’ Tag

August 3, 2022

According to Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy, 20 heritage sites have been identified for National importance tag. These sites also include 2 ancient mounds at Rakhigarhi in Haryana and age-old Anangtal in Delhi in the last 3 years. Other ..

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Tiranga Utsav Organised by Ministry of Culture

August 3, 2022

The Ministry of Culture organized “Tiranga Utsav” on August 2, 2022 to celebrate the contributions of Pingali Venkayya to the country. Tiranga Utsav was an evening filled with cultural and musical performances. It was organised in New Delhi, on the ..

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Israel unveils Roman-era coin

July 28, 2022

Archaeologists from Israel recently unveiled a rare and “remarkably well preserved” coin belonging to Roman-era. The coin dates back to around 1,900 years. It was discovered by archaeologists of Israel Antiquities Authority while exploring Haifa in northern Israel. Coin is ..

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Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2022

July 18, 2022

Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2022 is being held from July 16, 2022 to August 14, 2022 in New Delhi. Highlights Year 2022 is making the 22nd edition of the Bharat Rang Mahotsav. It is being held as a part of Azadi ..

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Kanaganahalli Buddhist Site

July 13, 2022

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has launched a conservation plan for “Kanaganahalli Buddhist Site”. Work has started on Rs 3.5 crore conservation project. Highlights Kanagamahalli Buddhist Site was excavated by the ASI during 1994-2001. However, it was left neglected ..

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