April 2019

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh Culture : Sawnahi Folk Song   Sawnahi is one of the popular genres of folk songs in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.   The Sawnahi songs are sung during the rainy and wet season.   The music and the lyrics of the Sawnahi songs generally celebrate the rains.   This tribal seasonal song … Read more

INTERNATIONAL Singapore Changi airport got world’s tallest 131-ft indoor waterfall   The world’s tallest indoor waterfall, 131-foot-tall, opened for the general public at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport. The waterfall is housed inside a dome-shaped complex which has gardens growing over four storeys, more than 280 retail and food outlets, a hotel and a movie theatre. The structure … Read more

CHHATTISGARH IEDs pose major challenge to security forces in Bastar   Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are posing a major threat in Maoist insurgency hit tribal Bastar, more than any other assault weapon, and claiming lives in large numbers as neither mine-detection equipment nor process of de-mining have proved full-proof against the IEDs being planted by the … Read more

CHHATTISGARH   Chhattisgarh History Kalahandi State   Kalahandi State also known as Karond State was one of the princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. It was recognized as a state in 1874 and had its capital in Bhawanipatna. Its last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union on 1 … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh Culture : Goura Folk Song   Goura song represents the religious fervor of Chhattisgarh.   Goura Songs are sung in pay tribute to of Gods and Goddesses of the chattisgarh region.   Goura songs reflect the rich cultural heritage and historical heritage of the region.   Goura songs are one such folk devotional … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh History: Sarangarh   Sarangarh was a princely state in India during the British Raj ruled by a Raj Gond dynasty. The emblem of the state was a turtle. Its capital was in Sarangarh town, now in Chhattisgarh state.   According to legend Sarangarh state was founded in the first century AD by Gond … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh History : Jashpur   Jashpur State, was one of the princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. The town of Jashpur was the former state’s capital. The rulers were Rajputs of the Chauhan dynasty. After the Independence of India Jashpur State was merged with the princely states of Raigarh, … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh Culture :Pathoni Folk Song   Amongst the various forms of music predominant in Chhattisgarh, the Pathoni songs are very famous. The music of Chhattisgarh is generally interspersed with traces of traditional tribal culture.   They are generally sung in the native dialects and are a part of every festival and celebration that occurs … Read more

INTERNATIONAL World Intellectual Property Day: 26 April   World Intellectual Property Day observed across the globe on 26 April.   Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind, inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names and images used in commercial activities.   The day is observed across the world to spread awareness about the … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh History : Changbhakar State   Changbhakar State, also known as Chang Bhakar, was one of the princely states of British Empire in India in the Chhattisgarh States Agency. Bharatpur was the capital of the princely state.   In 1790 Changbhakar zamindari or estate was carved out of Korea State. After the Anglo-Maratha war … Read more