Vaishya Tekri: Testing Ujjain’s Mauryan Stupa Hypothesis
Why in News? The Archaeological Survey of India’s Bhopal Circle has sent a proposal to the Director-General, ASI, for a fresh excavation at Vaishya Tekri ,…
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Gyan Bharatam Survey Reports More Than 1.19 Crore Manuscripts
Why in News? The Ministry of Culture informed the Lok Sabha that the National Manuscript Survey under the Gyan Bharatam Mission has reported more than 1.19…
Sarnath: UNESCO Inscription Recognises a Living Buddhist Heritage
Why in News? The World Heritage Committee inscribed the ancient Buddhist site at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, on the UNESCO World Heritage List during its 48th session…
Keeladi Excavations: New Brick Structures Deepen the Sangam-Age Record
Why in News? The Hindu reported that the 11th phase of excavation at Keeladi in Tamil Nadu’s Sivagangai district has exposed continuous brick structures across all…
Jagannath Dham Trademark: Protecting Puri Temple’s Sacred Identity
Why in News? The Indian Express reported on 25 July 2026 that five applications filed by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration had cleared a second round…
Mission Senehjori: Turning Muga Silk Waste into High-Value Yarn
Why in News? On 21 July 2026, The Hindu reported Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s renewed emphasis on using Muga silk waste to produce high-value…
Lothal Heritage Complex: Recreating a Harappan Maritime Town
Why in News? The first phase of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat, is nearing its planned opening. The Indian Express reported that visitors…
Bhojshala Dispute: Supreme Court to List All Petitions Against the High Court Order
Why in News? The Supreme Court agreed on July 13, 2026 to urgently list all petitions challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court order that declared the…
Lok Samvardhan Parv: showcasing India’s minority artisanal heritage
Why in News? The Ministry of Minority Affairs opened the 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv at the Parade Ground, Dehradun, on 11 July 2026, a five-day showcase…
S. Janaki, the ‘Isai Arasi’ of Indian playback, passes away at 88
Why in News? Veteran playback singer S. Janaki, revered across the south as the Isai Arasi (Tamil for ‘Queen of Music’) and the Nightingale of South…
Prambanan temple: Indonesia’s Hindu heritage site and the India connection
Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on 8 July 2026 alongside Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The Indian…
Indiahandmade Platform: Taking India’s handloom and handicraft heritage online
Why in News? The Press Information Bureau released a backgrounder on Indiahandmade, the dedicated digital marketplace of the Ministry of Textiles that sells India’s handloom and…