Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar has written to CM Eknath Shinde demanding the renaming of Alibag to Maynak Nagri in memory of Maratha admiral Maynak Bhandari, who played a significant role in protecting Swarajya. The proposal has sparked a debate over preserving the history and heritage of the region.
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Eglin Air Force Base in Florida recently celebrated Native American Indian Heritage Month with the 35th Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow. The powwow, which is the largest and longest running Air Force-sponsored powwow, showcased the rich heritage, history, art, and traditions of Native American and Alaska Native people from various tribes across the United States.
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A project is underway to conserve the architectural elements introduced in Kashmir by Dogra Hindu kings between 1846 and 1947. Srinagar Smart City Limited and INTACH are partnering to bring back the glory of Srinagar’s Maharaj Gunj market by preserving its vernacular elements, including colonnaded walkways and decorative pilasters. The restoration process includes realigning shop shutters, repainting them, and designing uniform wooden signage for all the shops. The project aims to highlight Srinagar’s rich cultural heritage and attract tourists.
