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India is blessed with a rich heritage. From the world’s tallest brick minaret to the second largest dome in the word, the country is home to some of the greatest architectural wonders of the world. Explore the grand monuments of India in this section.
The Indus Valley Civilization is believed to be one of the oldests harbinger of organized communal life and settlement in the world. Also known as the Harappan Civilization, it was from 2600 to 1900 BC that this system was at its....
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What is common between some significant silver screen outings such as Sultan, Gandhi My Father, Pranayam, Pornab, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Jaanisaar and Ki & Ka? No, it’s not the actors or the plot but the legendary locomotives which were an essential p....
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One of the world’s most ancient seats of knowledge is Nalanda, a university whose ruins are located at a distance of 12 km from Rajgir in Bihar. The ancient university is presently undergoing an extensive restoration by some of....
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“The best thing a child can do with a toy is break it,” believes Arvind Gupta, scientist and toy inventor, who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2018 for his unique contribution to education. Toys are an integral part of childhoo....
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Arunachal Pradesh, popularly referred to as India’s land of the rising Sun, is rich in traditional handicrafts, art forms and natural resources, which have the potential for developing village-based industries and aiding to rur....
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In November last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that an ancient statue of Devi Annapurna, stolen from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh about a century ago, is being brought back home from Canada. The statue of the g....
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Ever since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014, he has been at the forefront of promoting khadi. This handspun fabric is synonymous with ....
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India’s society, culture, history and politics have continuously been shaped by the multiplicity of her languages. So, how many languages are spoken in India? The country is home to speakers of about 461 languages. Of these, 44....
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Several of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi’s recent appearances have been with the gamusa, a traditionally woven scarf with distinctive red borders and floral motifs from the state of Assam. The rectangular piece....
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The ongoing global pandemic has exposed the world for all its strengths and weaknesses in a single stroke and has brought into focus the importance of enhancing the body’s natural defence system. With the support of the government, led by Prime Min....
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