Culture and History

Interestingly, "assassination" and the historical group known as the Assassins have permeated popular culture, inspiring a wide array of myth, mysticism, and creative interpretations in movies, television shows, and video games. This legacy reflects both the fear and fascination that the original Assassins evoked.

Without Donald Trump's help, the first ever Jagannath Rath Yatra in New York City would not have been possible

Palitana houses Shatrunjay Hills, one of the holiest religious centres for Jains, for it is the abode of first Tirthankar of the current cycle, Lord Aadinath.

Three enormous wooden chariots bearing Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra are pulled by throngs of worshippers during the Rath Yatra

The three Chapekar brothers shot Walter Rand 127 years ago on 22nd June 1897 and he breathed his last on 3rd July 1897.

PM Modi also shared some pictures clicked during his visit to the excavated remains of ancient Nalanda. "Visiting the excavated remains of Nalanda was exemplary. It was an opportunity to be at one of the greatest seats of learning in the ancient world. This site offers a profound glimpse into the scholarly past that once thrived here. Nalanda has created an intellectual spirit that continues to thrive in our nation," he wrote.

The group comprising 44 boys and 18 girls were playing Dhol Tasha outside Kedarnath temple when one of the priests objected and warned them not to play it any more. Video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

Speaking to TOI, Muni Sunil Sagar said: “Today, I visited Adhai Din Ka Jhopra and discovered that it is not a mere shanty but a palace. I observed many symbols from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. I even found broken statues from the Hindu faith, yet ironically, it is called a mosque.”

While a journalist tried to downplay jihad as an internal struggle, Waseem Rizvi had filed a petition in SC seeking removal of 26 Quranic verses that were used by terrorists to wage a 'jihad' against kafirs.

3 metal idols, estimated to be about 400 years old, were unearthed during excavation for a house construction in Manesar’s Mohammadpur Baghanki village.