Subramania Bharati: Indian Poet, Writer, and Reformer Subject: History Section: Modern India Context: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday unveiled a portrait of nationalist Tamil poet-journalist Subramania Bharathi at the Raj Bhavan here. She also renamed the Durbar Hall on the campus as ‘Bharathiar Mandapam’. Introduction: Subramania Bharati, a prominent Indian literary figure, was […]
Kuttikkanam Palace: Soon-to-be Historical Monument Subject :History Section: Art and Culture Context: The 130-year-old Kuttikkanam Palace, once the summer residence of the kings of erstwhile Travancore, is set to be declared a historical monument. Why is the Kuttikkanam Palace soon to be declared a historical monument? Former summer residence of Travancore kings. Verified […]
Did Hindu kings destroy Buddhist structures in ancient India? This is what history suggests Subject: History Section: Ancient India Context: Swami Prasad Maurya, a prominent leader in Uttar Pradesh, called for an archaeological survey of Hindu temples to determine if they were constructed by demolishing previously existing Buddhist structures. What is the ongoing […]
Distribute Copies of the Vedas to All MPs, Rajya Sabha Chair Tells Education Minister Subject :History Section :Ancient India Maharishi Sandipani Rashtriya Ved Vidya Pratishthan was given recognition by the Board of Education under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister. Objective: Veda Vidya and Sanskrit education should reach every section of the […]
The government is bringing home India’s heritage Subject :History Section: Art and Culture Context: The USA government will return over 105 ancient statues and antiquities to India. Details: Of these, two 12th-century statues — Lord Shiva’s rare Lingodbhava statue and Bodhisattva Manjushri statue — have already reached India. So far over 351 ancient […]
G20’s Culture Unites All campaign: Shared heritage, mutual respect Subject : History Section: Art and culture Context: As a part of its hallmark campaign “Culture Unites All”, the Culture Working Group (CWG) under India’s G20 Presidency set a Guinness World Record for “the largest display of Lambani items”. Details: Nearly 450 women crafts […]
Wajid Ali Shah after 1857: how he resurrected his court in Calcutta Subject :History Section: Modern India Wajid Ali shah was a man of many contradictions- A king who never had much power but who managed to maintain a ‘court’ to his dying day; a ruler whose deposition contributed to the revolt of […]
When Bhadohi rolled out the red carpet for new Parliament Subject :History Section: Art and Culture Context: It took 900 skilled artisans in UP’s Bhadohi 10.80 lakh man hours to hand-knot 18 shades from the Indian agave-green family to make 158 carpets bearing motifs inspired by the peacock for the Lok Sabha hall […]