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Akhilesh Yadav Says 'Shivling' Under UP Chief Minister's House, BJP Responds
Akhilesh Yadav's remarks come amid a controversy over the excavation of an ancient step well in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district.
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Excavation, Restoration Of Ancient Well Begins In UP's Sambhal
The administration in this Uttar Pradesh district on Thursday commenced the renovation and excavation of the ancient "Mrityu Kup" (well of death) at Kot Purvi, located within the Sambhal.
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Indian-American Researcher Unveils How Ancient Egyptians Built The Pyramids
Rajan Hooda, an Indian-origin researcher from the University of Chicago, has proposed a groundbreaking theory on how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids.
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Man Arrested For Stealing Rs 78 Lakh Gold Necklaces From Gujarat Temple
A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold necklaces worth Rs 78 lakh from an ancient temple of Goddess Mahakali located atop Pavagadh Hills in Gujarat's Panchmahal district, police said on Wednesday.
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Why India Is Disappearing Under China In Tectonic Tug-Of-War
The military stand-off between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) found an amicable solution recently. However, another kind of tug-of-war between India and China - a continuous and ancient tectonic one - has been going on.
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Rare Fossils From Extinct Elephants Document Earliest Instance of Butchery in India’s Kashmir Valley
In the Kashmir Valley, rare fossils from extinct elephants reveal the earliest evidence of human butchery in India, dating back 300,000 to 400,000 years. The discovery includes stone tools used to extract bone marrow, offering insight into early human behaviour in the region. These fossils, from the extinct elephant species Palaeoloxodon turkmenicu...
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William Dalrymple On Why It Is A "Surprise That India Dominated Asia For 1,000 Years"
Archeology and solid scholarship show that India lay at the heart of ancient world, argued historian William Dalrymple, underscoring that the myth of the Silk road has made India seem more peripheral than it actually was.
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'Idea Of Giving Back To Society Dates Back To Ancient Times': M3M's Payal Kanodiya
The idea of giving back to society dates back to ancient times, M3M Foundation'sChairperson and TrusteePayal Kanodia said while listing the various initiatives undertaken by her organisation.
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12 Historical Cities In India That Exist Since Ancient Times
These popular ancient cities of India give a peek into the history and take you back through time.
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Thief Spends Night At Bhopal Museum, Gets Caught Next Morning
A man concealed himself at a government museum in Bhopal at night to commit a theft, but was caught on Tuesday morning while trying to flee with ancient coins, police said.
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Chandrayaan-3 Mission’s Pragyan Rover Finds Evidence of an Ancient Magma Ocean Near Moon’s South Pole
Chandrayaan-3 mission, India’s first successful mission to have landed on the Moon, might have made a notable discovery. As per a new study, it might have found evidence of a former magma ocean near the Moon's South Pole. This finding was achieved through the efforts of the Pragyan rover, which landed on the lunar surface in August 2023. Over the...
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Watch: 13-Year-Old Chinese Girl Performs 'Arangetram', Scripts History
A 13-year-old Chinese girl scripted history when she performed Bharatanatyam "Arangetram" in China, a landmark in the journey of the ancient Indian dance form that is gaining popularity in the neighbouring country.
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Ancient Palestine Site Receives UNESCO Tag Amid Raging Conflict In Gaza
Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the ancient heritage site of Saint Hilarion Monastery/Tell Umm Amer in Palestine on Friday received the UNESCO tag and was simultaneously put on the List of World Heritage in Danger after an "emergency nomination".
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Sweet Indulgence: Explore The Rich Heritage Of Indian Sweets
Discover India's diverse sweet traditions, from ancient offerings to modern fusion delights, celebrating flavors, culture, and culinary heritage.
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Now, Shop Owners In This Madhya Pradesh Town Directed To Display Names
The BJP-ruled Ujjain Municipal Corporation on Saturday directed shop owners to display their names and mobile numbers outside their establishments in the ancient city, a directive coming on the heels of a similar order by the BJP government in UP for
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Akhilesh Yadav Says 'Shivling' Under UP Chief Minister's House, BJP Responds
Akhilesh Yadav's remarks come amid a controversy over the excavation of an ancient step well in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district.
-
Excavation, Restoration Of Ancient Well Begins In UP's Sambhal
The administration in this Uttar Pradesh district on Thursday commenced the renovation and excavation of the ancient "Mrityu Kup" (well of death) at Kot Purvi, located within the Sambhal.
-
Indian-American Researcher Unveils How Ancient Egyptians Built The Pyramids
Rajan Hooda, an Indian-origin researcher from the University of Chicago, has proposed a groundbreaking theory on how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids.
-
Man Arrested For Stealing Rs 78 Lakh Gold Necklaces From Gujarat Temple
A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold necklaces worth Rs 78 lakh from an ancient temple of Goddess Mahakali located atop Pavagadh Hills in Gujarat's Panchmahal district, police said on Wednesday.
-
Why India Is Disappearing Under China In Tectonic Tug-Of-War
The military stand-off between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) found an amicable solution recently. However, another kind of tug-of-war between India and China - a continuous and ancient tectonic one - has been going on.
-
Rare Fossils From Extinct Elephants Document Earliest Instance of Butchery in India’s Kashmir Valley
In the Kashmir Valley, rare fossils from extinct elephants reveal the earliest evidence of human butchery in India, dating back 300,000 to 400,000 years. The discovery includes stone tools used to extract bone marrow, offering insight into early human behaviour in the region. These fossils, from the extinct elephant species Palaeoloxodon turkmenicu...
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William Dalrymple On Why It Is A "Surprise That India Dominated Asia For 1,000 Years"
Archeology and solid scholarship show that India lay at the heart of ancient world, argued historian William Dalrymple, underscoring that the myth of the Silk road has made India seem more peripheral than it actually was.
-
'Idea Of Giving Back To Society Dates Back To Ancient Times': M3M's Payal Kanodiya
The idea of giving back to society dates back to ancient times, M3M Foundation'sChairperson and TrusteePayal Kanodia said while listing the various initiatives undertaken by her organisation.
-
12 Historical Cities In India That Exist Since Ancient Times
These popular ancient cities of India give a peek into the history and take you back through time.
-
Thief Spends Night At Bhopal Museum, Gets Caught Next Morning
A man concealed himself at a government museum in Bhopal at night to commit a theft, but was caught on Tuesday morning while trying to flee with ancient coins, police said.
-
Chandrayaan-3 Mission’s Pragyan Rover Finds Evidence of an Ancient Magma Ocean Near Moon’s South Pole
Chandrayaan-3 mission, India’s first successful mission to have landed on the Moon, might have made a notable discovery. As per a new study, it might have found evidence of a former magma ocean near the Moon's South Pole. This finding was achieved through the efforts of the Pragyan rover, which landed on the lunar surface in August 2023. Over the...
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Watch: 13-Year-Old Chinese Girl Performs 'Arangetram', Scripts History
A 13-year-old Chinese girl scripted history when she performed Bharatanatyam "Arangetram" in China, a landmark in the journey of the ancient Indian dance form that is gaining popularity in the neighbouring country.
-
Ancient Palestine Site Receives UNESCO Tag Amid Raging Conflict In Gaza
Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the ancient heritage site of Saint Hilarion Monastery/Tell Umm Amer in Palestine on Friday received the UNESCO tag and was simultaneously put on the List of World Heritage in Danger after an "emergency nomination".
-
Sweet Indulgence: Explore The Rich Heritage Of Indian Sweets
Discover India's diverse sweet traditions, from ancient offerings to modern fusion delights, celebrating flavors, culture, and culinary heritage.
-
Now, Shop Owners In This Madhya Pradesh Town Directed To Display Names
The BJP-ruled Ujjain Municipal Corporation on Saturday directed shop owners to display their names and mobile numbers outside their establishments in the ancient city, a directive coming on the heels of a similar order by the BJP government in UP for
