Page-9 of Art & Culture Current Affairs

Reviving India’s National Mission for Manuscripts

October 28, 2024

The Union Ministry of Culture in India is revitalizing the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM). This initiative aims to preserve ancient texts and manuscripts. A new autonomous body, likely named the National Manuscripts Authority, is proposed to enhance these efforts. ..

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16th Century Copper Inscriptions Discovered in Tamil Nadu

October 22, 2024

A remarkable archaeological find has emerged in Mappedu village, Tiruvallur district. Two copper plate inscriptions from the 16th Century CE were discovered at the Sri Singeeswarar temple. This discovery occurred during a routine inspection of temple lockers. The lockers are ..

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Banjara Virasat ‘Nagara’ Museum

October 7, 2024

The Banjara Virasat ‘Nagara’ Museum was recently opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Pohradevi, located in the Washim district of Maharashtra. This museum is dedicated to celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Banjara community, which is why Pohradevi ..

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Oldest Eyeliner Discovered in Turkey’s Ancient Prehistoric City

October 1, 2024

Archaeologists have recently found the oldest known kohl stick, a type of ancient eyeliner, at an archaeological site called Yeşilova Höyük in Turkey. This discovery shows that people have been using makeup for more than 8,000 years. The Discovery The ..

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19th Edition of Divya Kala Mela

September 21, 2024

The 19th Divya Kala Mela was recently launched in Visakhapatnam by Governor Shri S. Abdul Nazeer, with support from dignitaries like Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar. This event is focused on empowering artisans with disabilities (Divyang artisans) and promoting inclusivity ..

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Angkor Wat Named Most Photogenic UNESCO Site in Asia

September 18, 2024

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet shared exciting news: Angkor Wat was named the most photogenic UNESCO World Heritage site in Asia by Times Travel. This recognition was highlighted in a list published by the Times of India, which also included ..

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Assam’s Charaideo Moidams Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

July 27, 2024

The Charaideo Moidams in Assam, which are royal burial grounds from the Ahom dynasty, were recently named UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This gives this nationally important area, which is about 30 km from Sivasagar in eastern Assam, international recognition. What ..

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Kerala’s Kozhikode – India’s first UNESCO ‘City of Literature’

June 24, 2024

The UNESCO honored Kozhikode as India’s first “City of Literature” on June 23. According to this status, the city’s cultural history should be celebrated and used to help develop literary ability. The Mayor of Kozhikode and the Kerala Institute of Local ..

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Srinagar – ‘World Craft City’ by World Crafts Council

June 24, 2024

Srinagar, the largest city of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, has recently been designated as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, shared this ..

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India’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ Wins Cannes Grand Prix

May 27, 2024

In May 2023, the Cannes Film Festival showed some of the best movies from around the world. Indian producers got a lot of attention. Notably, All We Imagine As Light, director Payal Kapadia’s first full-length movie, won the Grand Prix. ..

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