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Salkhan Fossil Park Added to UNESCO Tentative List Recently, Salkhan Fossil Park, also known as Sonbhadra Fossils Park, was added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites. It is located in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. The park is important for its ancient stromatolite fossils, which preserve evidence of early microbial life and make the site globally significant from a geological and evolutionary perspective. Aspect Details

Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Buddha

Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Buddha On 3 January 2026, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Thailand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics related to Bhagwan Buddha in New Delhi. The Piprahwa relics are considered highly significant for India’s Buddhist heritage because of their religious, archaeological and cultural importance. They are associated with relics believed to be connected with Lord Buddha himself. Aspect Details Sacred Relic

Ratadiya Ri Dheri: A New Harappan Site

Ratadiya Ri Dheri: A New Harappan Site Recently, archaeologist Dilip Kumar Saini unearthed an ancient Harappan site at Ratadiya Ri Dheri in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. The site provides fresh evidence of Harappan presence in the arid region of western Rajasthan. The discovery is significant because it expands the known geographical spread of the Indus Valley Civilization into desert regions and highlights the existence of rural Harappan settlements in western Rajasthan.

Tamil Nadu: Birthplace of the Iron Age

Tamil Nadu: Birthplace of the Iron Age A study titled “Antiquity of Iron: Recent Radiometric Dates from Tamil Nadu” suggested that iron technology in Tamil Nadu may date back to 3345 BCE, reshaping Indian and global narratives about the beginning of the Iron Age. The findings position Tamil Nadu as a key centre in the early history of metallurgy and challenge older assumptions about where and when iron technology first emerged. Aspect Details

Evidence Found on Early Metallurgy in Dima Hasao

Evidence Found on Early Metallurgy in Dima Hasao A recent archaeological reconnaissance survey in the Dima Hasao district of Assam has shed light on early metallurgy in the region. The discovery provides important evidence of iron-working and settlement activity in Northeast India. The findings strengthen the understanding of early metallurgical traditions in the region and indicate that organised iron production and habitation activities existed in Dima Hasao. Aspec

Gundaram Inscriptions in Telangana

Gundaram Inscriptions in Telangana Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) documented important inscriptions near the Gundaram Reserve Forest in Telangana. These inscriptions provide valuable evidence about early political history, social relations and regional cultural connections. The findings are important for understanding early Deccan political developments and reconstructing the historical landscape of Telangana and adjoining regions. Aspect Deta

Zenapora Stupa Excavations: Uncovering Buddhist Heritage of Ancient Kashmir

Zenapora Stupa Excavations: Uncovering Buddhist Heritage of Ancient Kashmir Recently, a major Buddhist monastic complex dating back nearly 2,000 years was excavated at Zenapora in Kashmir. The discovery highlights Kashmir’s role as an important Buddhist cultural and religious centre in ancient India. The site reflects ancient Kashmir’s connection with Buddhist monastic traditions, Kushan-period patronage and wider Gandharan artistic networks. Aspect D

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Sarhul Festival

Sarhul Festival The tribal communities in Jharkhand and the larger Chhotanagpur region celebrate the New Year and the arrival of spring with the Sarhul festival. The festival reflects deep-rooted traditions of nature worship, sacred groves and community-based tribal cultural practices across eastern and central India. Aspect Det

Ramman Festival

Ramman Festival On 3rd November 2025, President Droupadi Murmu attended a special session of the Uttarakhand Assembly, where Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan presented her with a Ramman mask and a book on the centuries-old Ramman festival celebrated in the state’s Garhwal region. Ramman represents a rich blend of ritual traditions, folk performance, mythology and village identity rooted in the cultural landscape of the Garhwal Himalayas. Aspect Details