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Why in news? Archaeologists working at Tell el‑Farama in Egypt’s northern Sinai have completed the excavation of a unique circular temple dedicate...
Why in news? The Rajasthan High Court recently issued notices to the state government and the Amber Development and Management Authority following a p...
Why in news? The harvest festival of Baisakhi was celebrated on 14 April 2026. Observed on the first day of the month of Vaisakh, it marks the Punja...
Why in news? The Karnataka High Court has ordered a halt to construction activities at the Shree Chamundeshwari Temple on Chamundi Hills near Mysuru. ...
Why in news? Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu), the most vibrant of Assam’s Bihu festivals, commenced on 14 April 2026. This year’s celebrations overlappe...
Why in news? A painting titled Yashoda and Krishna by the celebrated Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma fetched a staggering ₹167.2 crore at a Saffronart...
Why in news? The President and Vice‑President of India sent warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Sarhul. The festival welcomes the new ye...
Why in news? On 21 March 2026 Parsi communities in India and across the world observed Navroz, the Persian New Year. UNESCO recognises Nowruz as an In...
Why in news? Mizoram celebrated the annual Chapchar Kut in March 2026 with the theme “Jo Nun Je Mavi – Inremna” (“Beauty of Culture: Harmony�...
Why in news? India and Indonesia have agreed to work together to restore the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The partnership unders...
Why in news? The Sahitya Akademi announced its 2024 literary awards on 18 December 2024. The awards recognise outstanding books published in various I...
Why in news? Renowned Tamil lyricist and author R. Vairamuthu has been selected for the 2025 Jnanpith Award, making him the third Tamil writer to rece...
