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Gangaikonda Cholapuram: Celebrating a Millennial Capital

Why in news? July 2025 marked the thousandth anniversary of the establishment of Gangaikonda Cholapuram, the capital founded by the Chola emperor Raj...

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Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Dating

Why in news? Archaeologists in Tamil Nadu sent samples of charcoal from an ancient site to foreign laboratories for accelerator mass spectrometry dati...

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Chautal – A Rhythmic Cycle

Why in news? Classical music enthusiasts marked the festival of Guru Purnima in July 2025 with performances of chautal, a 12‑beat rhythmic cycle c...

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Penico – Discovery of a 3,500‑Year‑Old City in Peru

Why in news? Peruvian archaeologists announced the discovery of an ancient urban centre called Penico in the Huaura province, about 150 km north of L...

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GI Tag Issue – Kolhapuri Chappal and Cultural Appropriation

Why in news? A controversy arose when an Italian luxury brand’s 2026 spring/summer collection showcased sandals that closely resembled traditional K...

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Sohrai Art

Why in news? Sohrai art from Jharkhand received national attention at the 2025 Kala Utsav held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where the President praised it a...

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