Culture and History

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Culture and History

As the Magh Mela 2026 begins in Prayagraj, Yogi govt in UP prepares for 15 crore devotees: Read about the religious significance and Kalpavas...

श्रवण शुक्ल -
Taking the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the month of Magh bestows the same merit as performing thousands of Ashwamedha Yagyas, as per Hindu Puranas.
Culture and History

PM Modi to inaugurate exposition of sacred Piprahwa Relics on Saturday, urges people to witness the relics brought back to India after 127 years

OpIndia Staff -
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics titled “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened...
News Reports

Illogical to assume that freedom struggle was led by a single leader or organisation: How Madras HC opened a can of worms in one...

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Madras HC outlined Tamil Nadu's important role in the freedom struggle to assert how independence was a collective effort.
Culture and History

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi highlights 2,000-year-old Buddhist site in Kashmir’s Zehanpura, explains how an old photo in a French museum led to the...

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PM Modi praised the discovery as evidence of the region's rich cultural heritage and a source of pride for the country.
News Reports

Gujarat HC ends Danta royal family’s Ashtami Puja privilege at Ambaji Temple, upholds legality of Trust: What was the dispute and what the court...

મેઘલસિંહ પરમાર -
The present case stems from an appeal filed in the High Court by the royal family of Danta. In this petition, a 2008 judgment of the Banaskantha District Court has been challenged.
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The Dhurandhars that helped make Bangladesh: How RAW played a crucial role before the 1971 war, and ensured India’s decisive victory

Shraddha Pandey -
RAW predicted that the Pakistani forces might resort to violence, which may trigger a revolt and give strength to demands for East Pakistan’s independence.
Culture and History

UNESCO adds Hindu festival Deepavali to the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during its session at Delhi’s Red Fort

OpIndia Staff -
The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) on 10th December announced that Deepavali, the Hindu festival of lights, have been added to...
News Reports

Major Buddhist complex found in Baramulla: Read about the breakthrough and how Modi govt is working to revive the cultural and historical heritage of...

Rukma Rathore -
It is the first large-scale cooperation project in Jammu and Kasmir to be officially approved under ASI guidelines.
News Reports

Who was Major Mohit Sharma, the Indian Army Braveheart who infiltrated terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen and killed dreaded terrorists

Aditi -
In his famous covert operation, Major Mohit Sharma successfully infiltrated a Hizbul Mujahideen group in 2004 and eliminated two dreaded terrorists.
Culture and History

Madhya Prdaesh: ASI seizes Goddess Vagdevi’s painting from devotees amid Bhojshala row, Hindu activists charge discrimination, threaten protests

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The Hindu devotees asserted that the arrangements for Urs are in full progress within the Bhojshala without permission.
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