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Indian Culture
Theme-based Indian Culture current affairs connects NCERT fundamentals with recent cultural, heritage, and society-linked developments to support analytical, answer-ready GS preparation.
The Bhojshala Ruling: Religious Identity and the Law
Examining the implications of the Bhojshala ruling on shared religious sites in India and its legal ramifications
Return of Leiden Copper Plates: A Call for Repatriation Efforts
Indian archaeologists urge action to repatriate artefacts, highlighting Chola and Pandya heritage to preserve cultural history.
India's Crumbling Heritage: The Crisis of Monument Protection in Uttar Pradesh
A CAG report reveals alarming encroachments on monuments in Uttar Pradesh, threatening the unique cultural legacy of Awadh.
US Returns 657 Stolen Artefacts Valued at $14 Million to India
Explore the return of significant antiquities to India, emphasizing cultural heritage and ongoing investigations into trafficking networks.
Prehistoric Rock Art in Nilgiris: Oor Pare Site Discovery
A prehistoric rock painting site sacred to Irua and Kurumba tribes has been identified near Vellarikombai village.
Elephanta Island Excavation: Ancient Maritime Trade & Heritage
ASI's excavation reveals a sophisticated stepped reservoir showcasing ancient engineering and maritime trade.
Kashmir’s Tulip and Almond Festivals Aim to Revive Tourism
The government hopes spring blooms will attract visitors after the Pahalgam attack hit tourism.
The Long Way Home: Bringing India’s Stolen Gods Back
Celebrating the return of this significant bronze statue to India, enhancing cultural heritage and faith restoration.
Aligning Religious Tourism with Ecological Integrity
Exploring the intersection of faith, pilgrimage, and environmental sustainability in India’s protected areas.
Tamil Brahmi Inscriptions Reveal Ancient Trade Links in Egypt
Recent findings in the Valley of the Kings highlight the connections between ancient Tamilagam, India, and the Roman Empire through inscriptions.
Excavation Unveils Ancient Relics, Boosting Lakkundi's Heritage Efforts
Excavation findings from Lakkundi village may strengthen the bid for UNESCO World Heritage Site status, restoring its lost historical significance.
Golden Discovery in Lakkundi: Century-Old Ornaments Unearthed During House Construction
Honest Boy Alerts Authorities; 466 Grams of Gold to be Studied by Archaeologists as Family Receives Government Support
Somnath 1026–2026: A Millennium of Fire, Ruin & Rebirth
When civilisations refuse to fall, history becomes a resurrection story
Romila Thapar on History, Politics, and the Perils of WhatsApp Truths
From colonial myths to contemporary misinformation, India’s foremost historian warns of a society losing touch with ethical values and historical clarity