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Culture and Civilisational Digest: November-2024

69 stone inscriptions dating back to 9th century discovered in Karnataka's Kodagu, transcription done- Deccan Herald
The transcription of newly found stone slab inscriptions in Karnataka's Kodagu district has now been completed. The disco....

December 06, 2024 Cultural Heritage , Archaeological Survey of India , Culture And Civilisation , Constitution Museum , Kodagu Inscriptions , Amoor Excavation , Puri Jagannath temple , Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum , Abhay Prabhavana Museum , Repatriation of Cultural Property.
Culture and Civilisational Digest: October-2024

Marathi gets classical language status: Celebrations in literary world- The Times of India
In a historic decision, Marathi, the language spoken by millions in Maharashtra and beyond, was officially declared a ‘classical' language by the....

November 07, 2024 Archaeological Survey of India , Indian Knowledge Systems , Culture And Civilisation , Manuscripts , Marathi , Classical Languages of India , Nangara museum , Çatalhöyük , Intangible Cultural Heritage Day , International Abhidhamma Divas , Jama Masjid , Sangeet Natak Akademi , Thatiyaand Matki
Culture and Civilisational Digest: September-2024

New study suggests existence of a dockyard at Lothal, Gujarat, during Harappan Civilisation- The Indian Express
Since the discovery of Harappan sites at Lothal, located in the Bhal region of Gujarat, in the 1950s, archaeologists have been....

October 03, 2024 Archaeological Survey of India , Culture And Civilisation , Harappan Civilisation , Rakhigarhi , Dholavira , Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre , Hyderabad Liberation Day , Operation Gibraltar , India-Pak War 1965 , Keeladi excavations , Repatriation of Cultural Heritage , Woke Culture and Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav.
Moidams: The Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF Commentary

In Upper Assam’s Charaideo district on the foothills of the Patkai Ranges, amidst the vast expanse of greenery, one can find a place where the holy spirits reside, the Moidams. There are around 90 big and small dome-shaped earthen mounds in Charaid....

August 14, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , Assam , conservation , UNESCO World Heritage site , Archaeological Survey of India , Sukaphaa , Buranji , Moidams , Ahom Dynasty , Charaideo , Me-Dam-Me-Phi
India’s Role in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage in Southeast Asia
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF Article

India, as a civilisational state, firmly believes in the preservation of global heritage for future generations. Along with the conservation of heritage sites within the country, India has also been supporting heritage conservation projects in the Gl....

July 30, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , Myanmar , Cultural Heritage , Cambodia , Archaeological Survey of India , Laos , World Heritage Site , Restoration , Khmer Art , Angkor Wat temple , Ta Prohm temple , Preah Vihear temple , Viet Nam , Mỹ Sơn , Bagan , Ananda Temple , Vat Phou temple.
Cultural and Civilisational Digest: May-2024

Mathura culture, Mahabharata Period — ASI digs Govardhan Hill after 50 years- The Print
The Archaeological Survey of India is on a mission to untangle the historical threads of Braj region, the birthplace of Hindu deity Krishna. For the....

June 06, 2024 Indian Army , Cultural Heritage , Archaeological Survey of India , Repatriation , Culture And Civilisation , Govardhan Hill , Rakhigarhi , Akshaya Tritiya , International Museum Day , Indus Valley Civilisation , Project Udbhav , Bhojshala mosque.
Cultural and Civilisational Digest: April-2024

A Hindu festival in southwestern Pakistan brings a mountainous region to life- Associated Press
The ascent of steep mud volcanoes marks the start of Hindu pilgrims’ religious rituals in southwestern Pakistan. They climb hundreds of st....

May 10, 2024 Archaeological Survey of India , Culture And Civilisation , Indian Culture and Heritage , Jallianwala Bagh massacre , Hinglaj Mata Temple , Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum , Karai megalithic site , Surya Tilak , Ram Navami , Tarkhanwala Dera excavations
Cultural and Civilisational Newsletter : March-2024

Buddha relics return to India after historic Thailand tour- The Economic Times
The relics of Lord Buddha, along with those of his disciples Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Maha Moggallana, after 26 days returned to the National Museum in De....

April 05, 2024 Kurdistan , India’s soft power , Vedas , Archaeological Survey of India , Repatriation , Sanskrit , Varanasi , Culture And Civilisation , National Museum , Budhha relics , Veer Savarkar , Gyanvapi mosque , Vyas Tehkhana , Indian Culture and Heritage , International Cooperative Museum , Cooperative movement , Manuscripts , Keeladi excavation , Cultural Renaissance , IGNCA
Cultural and Civilisational Newsletter : February-2024

(Cultural and civilisational issues are vital as they shape societies, influencing values, norms, and identities. Understanding these aspects fosters harmony, tolerance, and cooperation among diverse communities. Addressing cultural concerns promo....

March 13, 2024 Ram Mandir , UNESCO , Cultural Heritage , conservation , North-East India , Archaeological Survey of India , Repatriation , Culture And Civilisation , National Museum , Archaeo-tourism , Monetary Museum , International Puppet Festival , British Museum , Intangible Cultural Heritage , Harappan Civilisation
An Outline of the Development of Ancient Historical and Archaeological Studies in India
Dr Dilip K. Chakrabarti, Editor, VIF History Volumes Article

There is a wide range of studies on this topic, often contentious in various ways. Here I shall adopt a simple factual approach, outlining how the study of ancient Indian history and archaeology has developed in different stages from the mid-18th cen....

September 06, 2022 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , ancient India , archaeology , Archaeological Survey of India , Asiatic Society , Cunningham , Elphinstone , Indologists , Mauryan , Mohenjo-Daro
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