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At IIT Delhi Convocation, PM Modi Urges Graduates to Keep Curiosity Alive and Strengthen India’s Research Ecosystem
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th Convocation of IIT Delhi on August 8, 2026, calling upon graduating students to preserve their curiosity, continue...
August Kranti: The Call That Shook the British Empire
On 8 August 1942, at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay (now Mumbai), India took one of the most decisive steps towards freedom. The...
Praggnanandhaa Creates History, Clinches Maiden Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Title
Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has added another major achievement to his rapidly growing career, winning the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 title...
Quit India Movement: The ‘Do or Die’ Call That Changed India’s Freedom Struggle
Every year, August 8 and 9 hold a special place in India's freedom struggle. In 1942, these two days marked the beginning of one...
Swadeshi Movement: The Call for Self-Reliance That Became a National Awakening
On August 7, 1905, India witnessed the beginning of a movement that would transform the idea of economic self-reliance into a powerful instrument of...
The Threads of India: Exploring the Country’s Most Famous Handlooms
India’s textile heritage is as diverse as its landscape. From the shimmering silk of Banaras to the delicate Jamdani of Bengal, the golden Muga...
National Handloom Day: India’s Living Weave of Heritage, Women’s Power and Global Reach
Every thread tells a story. Every motif carries a memory. And behind every handwoven fabric is a skilled artisan whose hands have preserved a...
Ghewar: The Sweet Soul of Rajasthan’s Teej Celebrations
As the monsoon showers bring relief to Rajasthan's arid landscape, they also usher in one of the state's most cherished festivals, Hariyali Teej. Alongside...
National Handloom Day 2026: Celebrating India’s Weavers and the Legacy of Swadeshi
Every year on August 7, India celebrates National Handloom Day to honour the country's handloom weavers, preserve its rich textile heritage and promote the...
Visit to Jaipur City Palace~ Where Every Door Told a Different Story
Some places impress you with their magnificent architecture, while others stay with you because of the emotions they leave behind. For me, Jaipur's City...
Ahmedabad Begins the Road to Commonwealth Games 2030: India’s Biggest Sporting Stage Yet
Just days after the curtain fell on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, India officially began its journey towards hosting the next edition of...
How the Press Helped Win India’s Freedom When There Was No Internet or Instagram
Imagine trying to unite millions of people against the world's most powerful empire without the internet, smartphones, television or social media. No WhatsApp groups....
Glaw Lake Becomes India’s 101st Ramsar Site, Giving Arunachal Pradesh Its First Wetland of International Importance
India has achieved another significant milestone in environmental conservation with the designation of Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh as the country's 101st Ramsar Site....
Mubarak Mahal: A Forgotten Chapter of Jaipur’s Royal Story
There's something special about exploring Jaipur's City Palace. You can wander through its grand courtyards, admire its magnificent gateways, and yet, every few steps,...
Seven Years After Article 370, A New Chapter in Jammu & Kashmir’s Journey
August 5, 2026, marks seven years since one of the most consequential constitutional decisions in independent India's history, the abrogation of Article 370. On...