Culture and History

Articles that details the rich cultural heritage and history of India

News Reports

Poland steps up to help Indian students fleeing Ukraine: Here is how decades ago, an Indian Maharaja had sheltered Polish children during WWII

Suyash -
Today, the legacy of Maharaja Jadeja is resonating when Indian students are getting generous help and welcome in Poland.
News Reports

Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust releases 3D preview of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

OpIndia Staff -
The grandeur of the Ram Mandir being constructed in Ayodhya is felt very well in the rendering shown in the 3D preview video
Specials

Lata Mangeshkar: The Nationalist Voice of Independent India

Suyash -
A account of Lata Mangeshkar's support for Indian Nationalism, weaved with the notes in her music
News Reports

As PM Modi inaugurates Statue of Equality commemorating Ramanujacharya, let’s revisit teachings of the saint who promoted idea of equality in everything

Gopal Tiwari -
Saint Sri Ramanujacharya promoted the idea of equality in all aspects of living including faith, caste and creed.
World

The siege of Leningrad: When Russian scientists starved themselves to death to preserve the future of the world, in a seed bank

Sanghamitra -
Nine botanists from the Vavilov Institute of Plant Industry, the world's largest seed bank at that time, had starved themselves to death while trying to preserve their collection from Nazi forces that surrounded Leningrad.
News Reports

Meet Prabha Atre – The classical vocalist from Kirana Kharana awarded the Padma Vibhushan this year

Suyash -
Vidushi Prabha Atre, the doyen of the Kirana Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music has been awarded Padma Vibhushan this year
Culture and History

This year’s Navy tableau for Republic Day parade to depict the Naval Uprising of 1946

OpIndia Staff -
The Indian Navy is all set to stage its tableau based on the unsung episode of Indian History - The Royal Indian Naval Revolt of 1946
News Reports

Taiwan invites Indian researchers to its National Archives to rediscover the legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

OpIndia Staff -
Taiwan opens up its National Archives for Indian researchers to study the disappearance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Opinions

How 21st-century invaders are capturing Chhatrapati Shivaji’s forts the way even Mughals didn’t

Suyash -
Illegal encroachments on Chhatrapati Shivaji's forts are an assault to his legacy. The conquest of Hindu cultural site are far from over.
News Reports

Tamil Nadu: Devotees denied entry to Palani temple on Thaipusam festival, Malaysia and Singapore allow temple entry with Covid protocols

OpIndia Staff -
The Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani temple in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul has been shut for devotees.
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