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Jun 11, 2023

Exhibition of Original Manuscripts, Other Rare Archival Material in Delhi

A month-long exhibition of several original manuscripts, colonial-era proscribed literature and other rare archival material opened in Delhi. Minister of State for Culture Meenakashi Lekhi inaugurated the exhibition to mark the International Archives Day.
The exhibition 'Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat' is being organised by the National Archives of India (NAI), also under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
"The exhibition presents a selection of original manuscripts drawn from the annals of the archival repository (such as birch-bark Gilgit manuscripts, Tattvartha Sutra, Ramayana, and Srimad Bhagwad Gita), official files of the government, proscribed literature under colonial regime, private manuscripts of eminent personalities, as well as from the rich collection of rare books held in the NAI library.
The exhibition includes among the most ancient in the world — the Gilgit manuscripts, the oldest surviving manuscript collection in India.

Jun 10, 2023

'Estrela de Fura': World's Largest Ruby Sells for Record $34.8 Million

'Estrela de FURA' a 55.22-carat, the largest and most valuable ruby to ever appear at auction, was sold for a whopping $34.8 million, setting a new record at Sotheby's New York. 'Estrela de Fura' means Star of Fura in Portuguese.
The incredible gemstone was offered at a starting price of $21 million, and it was sold for $30 million plus fees and commissions to an anonymous telephone buyer.
The stunning gemstone was cut from a 101-carat rough stone discovered in July 2022 at the Montepeuz ruby mine in Mozambique, which is operated by the Fura Gems company.
The Estrela de FURA was unveiled in Dubai in September 2022 and grabbed worldwide attention as the largest gem-quality ruby ever discovered.

Jun 06, 2023

Jitendra Singh Inaugurates 'Lavender Festival' in J&K

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the two-day 'Lavender Festival' in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah Valley and said that the Union Territory has emerged as the lavender capital of India and a prominent agri-start-up destination.
The festival was organised by the CSIR-IIIM and was part of the institution's 'One Week One Lab Campaign'. It showcases the remarkable progress made in lavender cultivation and its impact on the local community.
The CSIR-aroma Mission has been instrumental in promoting lavender cultivation in the temperate regions of Jammu and Kashmir. Its primary goal is to increase the income of small and marginal farmers and foster the development of agriculture-based start-ups.
The successful adoption of lavender cultivation by small and marginal maize farmers in the temperate regions of Jammu has led to the establishment of a new industry in the region. More than 2,500 farmers are now cultivating lavender in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jun 02, 2023

World's First 3D Printed Temple to Come up in Telangana

The world's first 3D printed Hindu temple is being built in Telangana. Situated within Charvitha Meadows, a gated villa community at Burugupally in Siddipet, the 3D printed temple is a three-part structure being built in an area of 3,800 square feet by city-based Apsuja Infratech.
Apsuja Infratech has tied up with Simpliforge Creations, a 3D-printed construction company, for the project.
The three sanctums, or garbhas, within the structure represent a 'modak', dedicated to Lord Ganesha; a Shivalay, a square abode devoted to Lord Shankar; and a Lotus shaped home for Goddess Parvati.

May 31, 2023

New Liberation War Gallery Inaugurated at the Indian Cultural Centre in Dhaka

High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Pranay Verma joined the Home Minister in the inauguration of the Liberation War Gallery, which contains some rare photographs of the 1971 Liberation War which culminated in the liberation of then East Pakistan and its emergence as the newest nation of the South Asian region.
A number of liberation war fighters, Bir Muktijoddhas, and distinguished guests, including a number of eminent personalities of Bangladesh, representatives from cultural and academic spheres of Bangladesh, media persons and youth took part in the inaugural programme.
The Gallery showcases the heroic photographs and documents from the 1971 War of Liberation of Bangladesh as a testament to the enduring bonds of friendship between India and Bangladesh. It pays tribute to the valiant freedom fighters who fought against oppression and tyranny. The gallery honours the memory of the unnamed millions who laid down their lives during the 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh. It takes the visitors on an inspiring journey through the history of that period which serves as a symbol of valour, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of the people of Bangladesh.

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