Chola Democracy Before Magna Carta
Relevance : GS 1(Culture, Heritage ,History) Kudavolai: The Ballot Pot System Decentralised Governance & Civic Autonomy Symbolic Statecraft & Strategic Messaging Beyond the Magna Carta Brihadeeswara Temple – Chola Architectural Marvel
Tughlaqabad: A fort misunderstood
Historical Significance Relevance : GS 1(Culture ,History and Heritage) Architectural and Strategic Genius Cultural and Spiritual Dimensions Debunking the “Curse” Myth vs Reality: Governance Implications Retrospective Linkages Cultural Policy Lessons
ASI allows retired T.N. archaeologist to prepare report on Keeladi excavations
What is Keeladi and Why It Matters Relevance : GS 1(Culture ,Heritage,History ) Timeline of Excavations Phase Year Lead Agency/Archaeologist Key Findings I–II 2015–2016 K. Amarnath Ramakrishna (ASI) Brick structures, graffiti suggesting urban life III 2017 P.S. Sriraman (ASI) Controversial – no continuity reported in structures IV+ 2018 onwards Tamil Nadu State Archaeology Dept. Continued urban […]
What sparked the Keeladi controversy?
Background of the Keeladi Excavation Relevance : GS 1(Culture ,Heritage) Scientific Significance of the Findings Submission of the Report ASI’s Request for Revision Administrative Developments Ongoing Work and Public Interest Conclusion
What is the significance of the Shipki La pass?
Historical Importance Relevance : GS 1(Culture ,Heritage ,Geography) ,GS 3(Infrastructure ,Trade) Why Trade Stopped Recent Developments Trade: Nature of Goods Exchanged Why Reopening Matters Despite Low Trade Volume Cultural & Spiritual Links Policy & Strategic Implications
Navy recreates stitched ship based on 5th century Ajanta paintings
Project Overview Relevance : GS 1(Culture ,Heritage) Construction Details Historical & Cultural Significance Technological Innovation Upcoming Voyage Strategic and Symbolic Importance
Heart Lamp glows, story collection wins the Booker Prize for Banu and Deepa
Historic Win Relevance : GS 1(Culture , Literature) About Banu Mushtaq About Heart Lamp About the Prize About Deepa Bhasthi (Translator) Wider Significance for India
ASI completes conservation work in Lodhi-era stepwell
Overview of the Site Relevance : GS 1(Culture ,Heritage) Collaborating Institutions Key Conservation Measures Cultural and Environmental Value Conclusion
Did the iron age on Indian soil start from Tamil Nadu?
Context Relevance : GS 1(Culture , Heritage) What did earlier research indicate? Tamil Nadu’s findings: Why did CM M.K. Stalin make this assertion? Significance and implications: Caution by scholars:
Why is deciphering the Indus script important?
Relevance : GS 1(Culture , Heritage ) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Announcement: Dravidian Hypothesis: Recent Findings: Possible Cultural Contact Between IVC and South India: Conclusion and Future Prospects: