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Centre Point School recently hosted an educational session on Stone Age culture, inviting the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), Nagpur, to lead the event. The session featured a lecture delivered by Ms. Priya Dey, a Junior Research Fellow at AnSI, CRC, Nagpur. Her lecture provided an in-depth look into the lives of early humans, focusing on their tools, artistic expressions, and daily rituals.

Insights into Early Human Life

Ms. Dey’s presentation explored the intriguing aspects of early human existence. She examined the tools used by our ancestors for hunting, gathering, and daily activities. These tools not only demonstrate the technological advancements of the time but also offer valuable insights into the social and cultural practices of Stone Age communities.

Artistic Expressions and Daily Rituals

The session also highlighted the artistic expressions of early humans, such as cave paintings and carvings. These artworks reveal the cognitive and creative abilities of our…

In the Union Budget 2024-25, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been allocated Rs 1,273.91 crore, marking an increase from the Rs 1,131.08 crore allocated in the previous budget1. The ASI, established over 160 years ago, is responsible for the protection, preservation, and conservation of 3,697 centrally protected monuments and archaeological sites.

The Ministry of Culture and the ASI are currently hosting the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi from July 21-311. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the government’s commitment to both ‘vikas’ (development) and ‘virasat’ (heritage) in her Budget speech.

The overall budget for the culture sector is Rs 3,260.93 crore for 2024-25, slightly lower than the Rs 3,399.65 crore allocated in the previous budget1. The revised estimate for 2023-24 stood at Rs 3,460 crore. Additionally, Rs 188.21 crore has been allocated for libraries and archives, and Rs 123.72 crore for…

In a momentous achievement for India's cultural heritage, the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas have been officially inscribed on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. This recognition is a testament to the rich architectural and historical significance of these temple complexes, dating back to the 12th to 13th centuries.

Date of Inscription: 2023

Criteria: (i)(ii)(iv)

Property : 10.47 ha

Buffer zone: 195.87 ha

In a historic decision, Santiniketan, West Bengal, has been officially recognized as UNESCO's 41st World Heritage Property from Bharat. This momentous achievement was made during the extended 45th World Heritage Committee Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Santiniketan's nomination was proposed under criteria (iv) and (vi) and had been on UNESCO's tentative list since 2010. The nomination dossier was submitted in January 2021.

The unanimous decision to include Santiniketan was taken by the 21-nation World Heritage Committee, including Bharat, without further discussion.

Bharat now boasts a total of 41 World Heritage sites, comprising 33 cultural, 7 natural, and 1 mixed property. This places Bharat alongside countries like Italy, Spain, Germany, China, and France.

This remarkable achievement reflects Bharat's commitment to promoting its culture and heritage, championed by the Hon'ble Prime Minister.

Santiniketan, founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1863, embodies his visionary work, promoting global unity through ancient, medieval, and folk traditions…