Hindi Divas (Hindi Day) was observed across India on 14 September 2015. The day is celebrated every year to propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values.
First ‘Telangana Language Day’ commemorated birth anniversary of Kaloji Narayana Rao
First Telangana Language Day (Telangana Bhasha Dinosthavam) was observed on 9 September 2015 by the state government of Telangana.
‘To the Brink and Back: India’s 1991 Story’ – Book by Jairam Ramesh Published
‘To the Brink and Back: India’s 1991 Story’ – a book written by India’s former minister Jairam Ramesh, was published. The book gives the first hand account as it narrates the author’s observations when he was part of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) during first 90 days of the Narasimha Rao’s government.
Vadakkunnathan temple in Kerala won UNESCO’s Award of Excellence 2015
India won the top UNESCO prize ‘Award of Excellence’ 2015 for the remarkable conservation efforts of the Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple in Kerala. The award recognised the remarkable conservation effort undertaken at the sacred site.
ISIS destroyed Palmyra’s temple of Baalshamin
Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants destroyed Palmyra’s ancient temple of Baalshamin in Syria. Baalshamin was one of the two supreme gods and the sky god of pre-Islamic Palmyra in ancient Syria.
‘Making India Awesome’ written by Chetan Bhagat published
One more book, by India’s biggest selling writer – Chetan Bhagat, titled ‘Making India Awesome’ was published by Rupa Publications.
Bollywood film ‘Phantom’ banned from release in Pakistan by Lahore HC
Bollywood film ‘Phantom’ which is based on 26/11 terror attack on Mumbai was banned from relaese in Pakistan by the Lahore High Court. The court also banned its broadcasting on the cable networks as well as sale in the form of CDs.
India’s ‘Prasar Bharti’, and Russia’s ‘Digital Television Russia’ signed MoU
Prasar Bharti of India and Digital Television Russia signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation which will set the stage for a new media era in both the countries.
YouTube tied-up with Whistling Woods International to set up YouTube Space in Mumbai
Google-run video sharing portal YouTube and Whistling Woods International (WWI) (a film, communication and media arts institute owned by Subhash Ghai) have tied-up together to set up ‘YouTube Space’ in Mumbai. YouTube Space will be a collaboration and production facility for YouTube video creators.
Maharashtra’s famous ‘Dahi Handi’ granted with the Adventure Sport status
Maharashtra’s famous festival Dahi Handi (Govinda) was accorded with the status of Adventure Sport through a Government Resolution (GR). From now on, Dahihandi will be played as per the rules and regulations which will be framed by a State-level association. It will not be limited to Janmashtami only.