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Legacy of Radio Broadcasting in India

Why in news? India observed National Broadcasting Day on 23 July 2025, marking the anniversary of the first radio broadcast from the Bombay Station of...

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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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