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ART AND CULTURE - October 2020

Oct 2020

Aug 02, 2024

Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024: Promoting Scientific Research in Hindi

The Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024, which concluded on July 31, continued its tradition as a prominent conference aimed at promoting scientific research in Hindi. Organised by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (CSIR-AMPRI), Bhopal, in collaboration with various institutions including Vijnana Bharati Madhya Bharat Province, Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology, Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi University, the event served as a platform for presenting and discussing scientific work in Hindi.
The conference was inaugurated by Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, who emphasised the significance of advancing knowledge and science in one's own language. He expressed hope for the conference to evolve into an international event, underscoring the potential of achieving global recognition through knowledge and science communicated in Hindi.

Jul 31, 2024

Historic Sites in South Africa Linked to Liberation Struggle, Nelson Mandela Gets UNESCO World He...

A set of historic sites in South Africa associated with the country's liberation struggle and human rights crusader Nelson Mandela was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Members of the South African delegation broke into impromptu celebrations as soon as the announcement was made during a session of the World Heritage Committee here.
The nomination named 'Human Rights, Liberation Struggle and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites' was put forth by the African country.

Jul 30, 2024

Japan's Sado Gold Mine Gains UNESCO Status

The UNESCO World Heritage committee decided to register Japan's controversial Sado gold mine as a cultural heritage site. The country agreed to include it in an exhibit of its dark history of abusing Korean laborers during World War II. The decision signals an improvement in ties between Tokyo and Seoul.
The mine on an island off the coast of Niigata in northern Japan operated for nearly 400 years and was once the world's largest gold producer before closing in 1989. It was also linked to Japan's wartime abuse of Korean labourers.

Jul 29, 2024

Sunken Museum at Humayun's Tomb Site in Delhi Inaugurated

The country's first sunken museum at the Humayun Tomb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Delhi was inaugurated.
Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the new museum in the presence of Prince Rahim Aga Khan.
The inauguration coincided with the ongoing 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
The museum, whose layout is inspired by the medieval 'baolis', or traditional water tanks, showcases the legacy of Mughal Emperor Humayun, including lesser-known facets of his life, and the heritage of the Nizamuddin area over the last seven centuries.

EAM Jaishankar Unveils Commemorative Postage Stamp of Ram Lalla in Laos

During his three day visit to Laos, the External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar unveiled a special commemorative stamp set showcasing Ram Lalla's idol from Ayodhya.
Being touted as the first postage stamp in the world to be dedicated to Lord Ram's Ayodhya idol.
The set which comprises two stamps has Lord Ram's Ayodhya idol's image on one and on the other stamp, Lord Buddha is depicted.
Jaishankar is in Laos to attend the Foreign Ministers' Meetings under the ASEAN union.

Jul 28, 2024

India - US Sign Cultural Property Agreement

India and the US signed a bilateral cultural property agreement to facilitate the return of stolen and smuggled antiquities, many of which find their way to the US.
This agreement has a defined framework for the return of such artefacts to India and will facilitate smooth and early repatriation, and will also help prevent future trafficking.
The agreement was signed by US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti and Culture Secretary Govind Mohan, on the sidelines of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting in New Delhi.

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