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Mangal Pandey: The Spark That Lit the Fire of India’s First War of Independence

In the pages of India’s long and complex history, some names don’t just appear—they ignite. One such name is Mangal Pandey. Not a king,...

Mahavir Jayanti 2025: A Journey to Peace, Purity, and the Heart of Jain Faith

As the summer sun begins to gently warm the sandstone streets of Jaipur this April, a quiet spiritual anticipation fills the air. Across India,...

Kachchatheevu: A Pilgrimage Beyond Borders

Part Sacred Sanctuary, Part Diplomatic FlashpointWelcome to Kachchatheevu—a modest coral island nestled in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka. Though small in...

Recent Discovery of Rajaraja Chola Inscription

High above the ancient plains of Madurai, nestled atop the rugged Somagiri hills of Melavalavu, history has whispered yet another of its long-buried secrets....

Unveiling the Secrets Beneath: How ChaSTE Took the Moon’s Temperature and Made History

On August 23, 2023, history echoed softly across the barren, silver plains of the Moon’s south pole as India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission etched its name...

Nilamben Parikh, Mahatma Gandhi’s great-granddaughter, passes away at 92: Know who she was

On the morning of April 1, 2025, in the quiet town of Navsari, Gujarat, a chapter in history came to a peaceful close. Nilamben...

Over 300-Year-Old Sindhudurg Fort Standing On An Island with Underwater Escape Is a Testament to Shivaji Maharaj’s Vision…

A Fort in sea water! This might surprise you. But then you should visit Maharashtra' Raigarh district and explore the Sindhudurg Fort situated on...

Rakesh Sharma’s Historic Space Journey: India’s First Citizen in Orbit

On this day, April 3, 1984, India took a giant leap into space history as Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma soared beyond Earth’s atmosphere, becoming...

Unveiling the Past: Copper Plates from Devaraya I’s Reign Shed Light on Vijayanagara History

A recent archaeological discovery has provided a fascinating glimpse into the reign of Devaraya I, a significant ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire. A set...

Jantar Mantar: India’s Timeless Observatory That Still Reads the Cosmos Precisely

The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur stands as one of the most extraordinary astronomical observatories in the world. Constructed in the early 18th century by...

The Mewar Festival: A Celebration of Heritage, Culture, and Devotion

Nestled in the heart of Rajasthan, the city of Udaipur comes alive each year with the vibrant hues of the Mewar Festival, a grand...

Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar’ Gaddi Utsav To Be Performed Today

The historic tradition of Gaddi Utsav of Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, a member of the former royal family of Mewar, will be performed today...

Sarhul: A Festival of Nature, Culture, and Unity

The arrival of spring in the Chhotanagpur region of Jharkhand brings with it the vibrant celebration of Sarhul, one of the most significant cultural...

Volkswagen: From Hitler’s Vision to a Global Auto Giant

Today, Volkswagen is one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers, owning brands like Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, Škoda, and Bugatti. Its vehicles are sold in...

Rajasthan Day Special: The First Day of Greater Rajasthan

On March 30, 1949, coinciding with Chaitra Shukla Pratipada Samvat and Revati Nakshatra Indra Yoga at 10:40 AM, the foundation of Greater Rajasthan was...