UNESCO inscribed Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra manuscripts into the Memory of the World Register on April 17, 2024. Part of 74 new documentary heritage collections Total now: 570 entries Significance of the Works Bhagavad Gita: Spiritual-philosophical text; cornerstone
HKH – The “Third Pole” Largest frozen water reserve after Arctic & Antarctica. Includes Himalayas, Hindu Kush, and Tibetan Plateau. Warming faster than the global average. Rapid Glacier Melting Glaciers receding at an alarming pace. IPCC AR4: Glaciers in Himalayas
Born: April 11, 1827, in the Mali caste (traditionally gardeners and florists). Experienced caste-based humiliation at a Brahmin friend’s wedding in 1848, sparking his resolve to challenge social hierarchies. Influenced by: Cynthia Farrar’s girls’ school in Ahmednagar. Thomas Paine’s Age
Haryana government has officially declared Mitathal and Tighrana in Bhiwani district as protected archaeological sites. These sites date back over 4,400 years, offering critical insights into early agricultural societies, town planning, and trade during the Harappan and post-Harappan periods. The
Recent Discovery: Location: Somagiri Hills, Melavalavu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Significance: An inscription believed to date back to 1000 CE, linked to Rajaraja Chola I. Details: Mentions Viranarana Pallavarayan, a military commander. References the construction of a temple by Malaiyappa Sambu.
On 23rd March, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to iconic freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev. This day marks their execution by British colonial authorities in Lahore Jail (1931). Event: Execution of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev by
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar’s (1891–1956) work remains pivotal in addressing caste, gender inequality, constitutional democracy, and social empowerment in contemporary India. Philosophical Perspectives of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Pragmatism: Influenced by John Dewey (American philosopher). Emphasized practical solutions to real-world issues:
Alfred Wallace (19th century) observed significant species differences between Asia and Australia. This observation led to the identification of the Wallace Line, a critical biogeographical boundary. Wallace Line An imaginary boundary separating the distinct faunal regions of Asia and Australia.
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