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Deep In Andhra Forest, Treasure Trove Of Rock Paintings, Inscriptions
Ancient inscriptions -- 800 to 2000 years old - have been discovered at Kadapa's Lankkamala Reserve Forest in Andhra Pradesh. The survey by the Archaeological Survey of India also found rock art thought to be from the megalithic period.
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Why Do We Gift Chocolates On Valentine's Day?
Why do we gift chocolates on Valentine's Day? From ancient love potions to Victorian traditions and modern marketing, discover how chocolates became the sweetest symbol of romance.
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This Boatmen Community Ferries Devotees At Kumbh Since Generations
Nishad boatmen say they are the proud inheritors of an ancient profession, transporting pilgrims and narrating the significance of the Kumbh Mela.
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7 Most Breathtaking Ancient Temples In India That Will Leave You In Awe
Showcasing India's rich religious diversity, these magnificent ancient temples have been standing for centuries as its historical treasures.
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After First-Ever World Cup, Ancient Indian Game Kho Kho Eyeing Entry Into Olympics
The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup featured teams from 23 nations competing in India's capital New Delhi.
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UP Man Goes To Police Over Stolen Temple Idols, Turns Out He Was The Thief
A man who had lodged a complaint about the stolen ancient idols from the Ram-Janaki temple in the Padri police station area of Mirzapur has turned out to be the thief, police said on Saturday.
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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Chaincode, Okto to Issue Polygon-Powered NFT Tickets to Tent City Visitors
This NFT initiative is aimed at adding a Web3 element to an otherwise ancient, traditional practice. The step will enable people to get an NFT version of their tickets to the Tent City, that has been set up in Prayagraj to accommodate tourists.
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Is Makar Sankranti 2025 On January 14 Or 15? Know The Correct Date
Makar Sankranti 2025: Makar Sankranti is an ancient Hindu festival that marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn.
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Graffiti In Ancient Tamil Nadu Sites Similar To Indus Valley Civilisation Signs: Study
Nearly 90 percent of the graffiti marks found during excavations at ancient archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu have parallels to those found in the Indus Valley Civilisation signs, claims a recent study by the Tamil Nadu State Archeology Department.
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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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Deep In Andhra Forest, Treasure Trove Of Rock Paintings, Inscriptions
Ancient inscriptions -- 800 to 2000 years old - have been discovered at Kadapa's Lankkamala Reserve Forest in Andhra Pradesh. The survey by the Archaeological Survey of India also found rock art thought to be from the megalithic period.
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Why Do We Gift Chocolates On Valentine's Day?
Why do we gift chocolates on Valentine's Day? From ancient love potions to Victorian traditions and modern marketing, discover how chocolates became the sweetest symbol of romance.
-
This Boatmen Community Ferries Devotees At Kumbh Since Generations
Nishad boatmen say they are the proud inheritors of an ancient profession, transporting pilgrims and narrating the significance of the Kumbh Mela.
-
7 Most Breathtaking Ancient Temples In India That Will Leave You In Awe
Showcasing India's rich religious diversity, these magnificent ancient temples have been standing for centuries as its historical treasures.
-
After First-Ever World Cup, Ancient Indian Game Kho Kho Eyeing Entry Into Olympics
The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup featured teams from 23 nations competing in India's capital New Delhi.
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UP Man Goes To Police Over Stolen Temple Idols, Turns Out He Was The Thief
A man who had lodged a complaint about the stolen ancient idols from the Ram-Janaki temple in the Padri police station area of Mirzapur has turned out to be the thief, police said on Saturday.
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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Chaincode, Okto to Issue Polygon-Powered NFT Tickets to Tent City Visitors
This NFT initiative is aimed at adding a Web3 element to an otherwise ancient, traditional practice. The step will enable people to get an NFT version of their tickets to the Tent City, that has been set up in Prayagraj to accommodate tourists.
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Is Makar Sankranti 2025 On January 14 Or 15? Know The Correct Date
Makar Sankranti 2025: Makar Sankranti is an ancient Hindu festival that marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn.
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Graffiti In Ancient Tamil Nadu Sites Similar To Indus Valley Civilisation Signs: Study
Nearly 90 percent of the graffiti marks found during excavations at ancient archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu have parallels to those found in the Indus Valley Civilisation signs, claims a recent study by the Tamil Nadu State Archeology Department.
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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...
