04-Sep-2026
Cotton cultivation is declining sharply across the traditional cotton belt of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Farmers are increasingly shifting from cotton to paddy and other crops because of assured procurement, relatively stable returns, rising cultivation costs and recurring pest attacks.
03-Sep-2026
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has declared the historic Gollala Gudi Temple at Palampet village in Mulugu district, Telangana, a Monument of National Importance.
27-Aug-2026
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) began the three-day National Conclave on Tribal Languages & Museums in Mysuru, Karnataka. It brought together policymakers, linguists, researchers, technologists and tribal community representatives.
25-Aug-2026
Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to visit Musunuru in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, on August 24, 2026. During his visit, he will attend a programme at the Gourmet Popcornica Factory, where he will launch India’s first Non-GMO High-Expansion Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed.
13-Aug-2026
The President of India will confer the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for the years 2024 and 2025 on 13 August 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
11-Aug-2026
Despite receiving the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2010, Punjab's traditional embroidery Phulkari continues to face challenges such as declining artisan incomes, competition from machine-made products, and inadequate market recognition. The issue has once again highlighted the need to preserve India's traditional handicrafts and support artisan livelihoods.
31-Jul-2026
The Pithora Painting, a centuries-old ritual wall painting tradition of Gujarat's tribal communities, particularly the Rathwa tribe, has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag in 2026.
30-Jul-2026
A new study by researchers at Stockholm University has found that the collapse of major Late Bronze Age civilisations—including the Mycenaeans, Minoans, and the Hittite Empire—was caused by extreme droughts triggered by the combined effect of multiple natural climate cycles.
21-Jul-2026
Recently, the Union Minister for Culture informed the Lok Sabha about the implementation of the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY), highlighting its role in promoting India's cultural heritage, supporting artists, preserving traditional art forms, and strengthening the country's cultural and creative economy.
09-Jul-2026
Scientists have discovered evidence of Earth's early deep water cycle by studying 3.1 billion-year-old rocks found in Australia's Pilbara Craton.
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