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Historic 200-Year-Old Ramayana Manuscript Found in Ayodhya
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A rare over 200-year-old Ramayana manuscript will be preserved at the Antarrashtriya Ram Katha Sangrahalaya in Ayodhya, highlighting efforts to safeguard India’s cultural and religious heritage.
Key Points
- Manuscript: A more than 200-year-old manuscript of the Ramcharitmanas written in Nagari script (which later evolved into Devanagari) will be added to the museum’s collection in Ayodhya.
- Preservation Initiative: The museum urged scholars and institutions to donate rare Ramayana manuscripts in Sanskrit and other Indian languages.
- The initiative aims to create a national repository of Ramayan manuscripts, including regional versions, commentaries, and illustrated manuscripts on palm leaves or paper.
- Approval has been granted to establish a conservation centre at the museum to preserve and study these historic texts.
- International Ram Katha Museum:
- It was established in 1988.
- Dedicated to the life and legacy of Lord Rama.
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Bangladesh Defeated India in SAFF U20 Championship 2026 Final
Why in News?
The Bangladesh men’s under‑20 football team defeated India in the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship 2026 through a penalty shootout, ending India’s defence of the title.
Key Points
- Organised by: It is an annual football tournament organised by the South Asian Football Federation.
- India remains the most successful team in the tournament’s history, having won four titles.
- Venue: All matches were held in Malé, Maldives, at the National Football Stadium.
- Title Winners: Bangladesh clinched the SAFF U-20 Championship 2026.
- Bangladesh defeated India 4–3 in a penalty shootout in the final.
- This marked Bangladesh’s second title, following their victory over Nepal in the 2024 final.
- Runners-up: India
- Top scorer: The tournament’s top scorers were Omang Dodum from India and Mohamed Ilan Imran of Maldives.
- Best Goalkeeper: MD Ismail Hossain Mahin.
| Read More: SAFF Championship, South Asian Football Federation |
