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Jaishankar Inaugurates ‘From Shunya to Ananta’ Exhibition at UN Headquarters

India’s ancient mathematical wisdom took centre stage at the United Nations headquarters in New York as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated a special...

‘She’ Fought Independence Battle Too: Know The Women Who Helped India Get Its Freedom

Independence Story: Close your eyes for a moment. You are in Bombay. August 1942. The city is unnaturally quiet, the kind of quiet that...

Somnath Temple: The Story of India’s Eternal Shrine

Standing majestically on the shores of the Arabian Sea in Somnath Temple, the Somnath Temple is far more than a place of worship. Revered...

Somnath at 75: A Temple, a Civilization and the Story of India’s Resilience

As the historic Somnath Temple marks 75 years of its post-Independence reconstruction, India is once again turning its attention to one of the country’s...

Maharana Pratap Jayanti: Remembering the Warrior King Who Refused to Surrender

Every year, Maharana Pratap Jayanti is observed with great pride and reverence across India, especially in Rajasthan, to honour the birth anniversary of Maharana...

Santiniketan: Rabindranath Tagore’s Timeless “Abode of Peace”

A Cultural Jewel in the Heart of BengalNestled amidst the red soil, open skies, and lush greenery of Birbhum district in West Bengal, Santiniketan...

Devarishi Narad: The Eternal Communicator and Pioneer of Ethical Journalism

In the vast landscape of Indian spiritual tradition, few figures embody the art and responsibility of communication as profoundly as Narad Muni. Often remembered...

Narad Jayanti: Celebrating the Divine Messenger of Wisdom and Devotion

Narad Jayanti is a sacred Hindu festival that commemorates the birth anniversary of Narada Muni, one of the most revered sages in Indian spiritual...

Armour Day: Honouring the Steel Backbone of the Indian Army

Every year on May 1, the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army celebrates Armour Day, a moment of pride and remembrance that marks a...

Timeless Lessons from the Life of Buddha: Teachings for Inner Peace and Wisdom

The teachings of Gautama Buddha continue to guide millions across the world even today. Rooted in deep observation of human life, his philosophy is...

Maharashtra Foundation Day: Honouring the Rise of a Marathi Identity

Maharashtra Foundation Day, popularly known as Maharashtra Day, is celebrated every year on May 1 to mark the formation of the state of Maharashtra...

Gujarat Foundation Day: Celebrating the Birth of a Linguistic Identity

Gujarat Foundation Day, also known as Gujarat Sthapana Divas, is observed every year on May 1 to commemorate the formation of the state of...

Buddha Purnima: Celebrating Enlightenment, Compassion, and the Light Within

Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, is one of the most sacred and spiritually significant festivals in the world. Celebrated on...

Dancing India: Stories, Spirit, and Movement Across Traditions

India’s dance traditions are a living expression of its layered history, spirituality, and regional diversity. Guided in spirit by the ancient Natya Shastra, these...

Natya Shastra: The Timeless Blueprint of Indian Performing Arts

The Natya Shastra is one of the most significant and foundational texts in the history of Indian art and aesthetics. Attributed to the ancient...