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Culture and History

What is the story behind the Nilamadhaba Temple in Kantilo, Odisha, where President Murmu is visiting today

Upon Vidyapati's request, Lalita convinced her father to take Vidyapati for a darshan of Nilamadhaba. Bishwabasu agreed, but he blindfolded Vidyapati during the journey into the depths of the forest. Clever Vidyapati had concealed a handful of mustard seeds with him, which he kept sowing on the path.

The braveheart who stood up against Mughal barbarian Babar while having 80 wounds on the body: Know about Rana Sanga who was called a...

Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh Ramji Lal Suman has sparked a controversy by calling Maharana Sangram Singh, popularly known as Rana Sanga, a traitor

Ram—The common thread that binds Indians: PM Modi’s profound reflection on India’s cultural unity on Lex Fridman podcast

PM Modi highlighted the stories of Lord Ram, which resonate across India, and pointed out how names inspired by Lord Ram are found in every region, from Rambhai in Gujarat to Ramachandran in Tamil Nadu and Ram Bhau in Maharashtra.

Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, built entirely from donations of devotees, contributes ₹396 crores in taxes to govt

Devotees and tourists have multiplied tenfold in Ayodhya, making it a prominent destination for religious tourism.

PM Modi hails Maha Kumbh as ‘Maha Yagna of Unity,’ praises participation of youths and calls it a case study in organising mega events

A day after the Maha Kumbh Mela concluded on the occasion of Shivaratri yesterday in Prayagraj, PM Narendra Modi shared his reflections on the mega event

Prayagraj Maha Kumbh: Devotees arrive at Triveni Sangam on last ‘Snan’ of Maha Shivratri, over 65 crore people visited the holy gathering

Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is set to end after 45 days on 26th February amid footfall of more than 65 crore people.

Aurangzeb fled in fear until his death, terrified by the war strategies of Marathas: How ‘Chhaava’ Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s brutal execution was avenged

As per Mughal historical accounts, Santaji’s very name instilled fear among the Auranzbeb's Mughal Army. The panic was so intense that the mere mention of his name would send the army into chaos.

61 Heads of Missions along with PM Modi to witness mega Jhumoir Binandini in Guwahati: Read why Assam is showcasing the folk dance to...

The mega Jhumoir Binandini event is part of a larger celebration, which includes the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit.

Did you know: Mongol Dynasty founder Genghis Khan banned slaughter of animals by ‘Halal method’

Anthropologist Jack Weatherford noted, "He (Genghis Khan) strongly objected to the slaughter of animals by bleeding them to death, to circumcision, veiling, foot binding, or striking an animal on the side or head."

Chhaava triggers old debate: As Islamists boast about alleged Mughal ‘victory’ over Marathas, here is how descendants of Aurangzeb live today

In 2021 and 2024, Sultana Begum made claims to the Red Fort but the Delhi High Court rejected her arguments both times.

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