Recent incidents involving elephants in Kerala have reignited discussions about animal welfare and public safety. A male elephant named Pakkath Sreekuttan injured 24 people during a festival at...
The recent passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain has sparked renewed discussions about the tabla's history and its role in Hindustani classical music. Hussain, a noted tabla maestro, brought...
In January 2025, a Chinese scientist made headlines by naming 16 newly discovered spider species after popular songs by Mandopop star Jay Chou. Mi Xiaoqi, a professor at...
The Indus Valley Civilisation, flourishing between 3300 and 1300 BCE, remains one of history's great mysteries. Despite extensive archaeological efforts, the script associated with this ancient culture has...
Attieke, a fermented cassava dish, holds place in the culinary landscape of Ivory Coast. Recently, UNESCO recognised attieke as part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. This...
India is set to host the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) from February 5 to 9, 2024, in Delhi. This marks the first time India will hold...
Telangana is set to enhance its Geographical Indication (GI) portfolio in 2025. The state plans to file for GI status for ten new products. This initiative aims to...
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the 'Sanskriti Utsava' to celebrate the state's foundation day, 'Uttar Pradesh Diwas', from January 2 to January 26, 2025. This festival aims...
In December 2023, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that Kolkata's Star Theatre would be renamed Binodini Mancha. This change is seen as a long-overdue recognition of...
The "Indian Feudalism" model, primarily popularized by historians R.S. Sharma and B.N.S. Yadava, posits that the period between 600 CE and 1200 CE marked a distinct phase in...
