Change State’s name to Keralam, Assembly resolution urges Centre Context The Kerala Assembly on Wednesday unanimously approved a motion requesting that the State’s name be changed from Kerala to Keralam by the Central Government. What is the historical background behind the name change? Language and […]
‘Kalbelia’ dance showcased in National Folk and Tribal Art Festival What do we know about the Kalbelia tribes? The Kalbelia are a snake-taming tribe from Rajasthan, India’s Thar Desert. Men and women both participate in the dance, which is an essential component of their culture. […]
Gujjars, Bakerwals to hit the streets over ST tag for Paharis Context Gujjar and Bakerwal protest marches against the inclusion of upper caste Paharis on the Schedule Tribe (ST) list are becoming more and more popular in J&K. If the Center does not remove the […]
Telling time with geology Context More than four billion years have passed since the formation of our planet—a stunning amount of time for us to consider. Experts have created units of time termed aeons, eras, periods, and epochs to help with this endeavour. What is […]
Farmers’ protest brings water to Chambal canals after 2 decades Context Following a fortnight-long pada (stay) by farmers in front of the Chambal Command Area Development office in Kota, water was released after two decades into the dried-up irrigation canals between Gandhi Sagar Dam and […]
A Fascinating Fusion of Rock Art in A.P.’s Rudragiri Context The remarkable fusion of Mesolithic prehistoric rock art and beautiful Kakatiya dynasty artwork is revealed at the Rudragiri hilltop location. The significance of this undiscovered treasure was clarified by D. Kanna Babu, former Superintending Archaeologist […]
China Protests Dalai Lama Meeting U.S. Officials Context The meeting between the Dalai Lama and representatives of the “Central Tibetan Administration” (CTA) and visiting American official Uzra Zeya was denounced as an attempt to “interfere” in China’s “internal affairs” by China on Monday. The Dalai […]
Heatwave Days For Eastern India in May Context: May, the hottest month in most of India, is expected to be especially hot in eastern India, but Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, while still hot, are expected to see increased rain and limited heatwaves, according […]
India to Host a Summit on Buddhism Context: On April 20 and 21, India will hold an international Buddhist conference. Delegates from 30 countries will attend, with China being the conspicuous exception. The Dalai Lama, Tibet’s spiritual leader, is also unlikely to attend the two-day […]
