India decolonizing education model Subject : History Concept : Stating that India is now “getting out of the Macaulay model of education and decolonising” it, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said while India’s foundation lies in the Vedic era, “our goal should remain to become a global benchmark”. Macaulay’s Minute of Education […]
Archaeologists come up with rare findings in Tamil Nadu Subject : History Section: Art and Culture Concept : A gold stud, a bone point and a carnelian bead have been unearthed by archaeologists at Porpanaikottai in Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu, where the State Archaeology Department has taken up excavation this year. A […]
The journey of Bengal art and pat painting Subject :History Section :Art and Culture Concept : Bengal art is a journey of different perspectives, of creative expressions through the cultural and political lens, of personal and private trials and tribulations, pathos of the great Bengal famine, many incidents of devastation during Partition and […]
Hul Diwas: Remembering the Santhal rebellion Subject : History Section: Modern History Concept : Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted about Hul Diwas on June 30, remembering the sacrifice of Adivasis in their fight against British colonial authorities. Santhal Rebellion The Santhal rebellion or ‘Hul’ – literally, revolution – began in 1855, two years […]
New parliament building: In phase 2 of Art project, focus on Indian traditions and freedom movement Subject :History Section: Modern India Context: The new Parliament building houses an extensive collection of around 5,000 artworks, but, just over a month into its inauguration, plans are already afoot for the next phase of the art […]
Banking on World Heritage Subject : History Section: Art and Culture Concept : Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts is organising an exhibition to showcase a first-of-its kind exhibition, “Banking on World Heritage.” The exhibition will display banknotes depicting world heritage sites listed by UNESCO at IGNCA in a unique manner and […]