Thursday, November 21, 2024

Culture and History

The Sabarmati Report: 7 reasons why you should watch the movie, 7 reasons to ignore it, and the 3 controversial scenes

The movie is not without faults but it dives deep into the issue and brings out uncomfortable truths for its audiences.

Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti: Read about Bhai Bala and Bhai Mardana, the two life-long companions and kindred spirits of Guru Nanak

Bhai Bala and Bhai Mardana accompanied Guru Nanak Dev through his various journeys in different parts of India and abroad.

Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas on November 15: Meet the heroes from diverse Indian tribes who shaped the history of our nation

Tribal communities played an immeasurable part in the country's freedom struggle and in preserving its Sanatan culture.

Ayodhya is celebrating the first Diwali after the consecration of Ram temple, know why it is being called “Mahaparva”

Yogi Adityanath has declared it a grand festival and invited everyone to join in and the people of Ayodhya have also shown great enthusiasm to celebrate Diwali in a grand manner to welcome Lord Ram.

Rani Chennamma of Kittur led a armed revolt against the British decades before 1857: Read about her valour and honour in face of abject...

The queen emerged victorious in the first battle against the Britishers, but she was captured in the subsequent fight.

Why did the US Ambassador have to visit Puri Jagannath temple from outside? The difference between Patitapavan Darshan and ‘Chaturdha Murti’ darshan

Some of the most famous personalities throughout history, who were denied entry to the Jagannath temple in Puri include Sant Kabir, BR Ambedkar, Lord Curzon the then Viceroy of India, former queen of Thailand Mahachakri Siridharan, and former PM Indira Gandhi, because she was married to a Parsi.

When three ABVP activists were stoned to death by the SFI-DYFI goons, and the left govt destroyed evidence: Read about the ‘Parumala Balidan Diwas’

September 17 marks the 28th anniversary of the 'Parumala Balidan Diwas', the fateful day when three ABVP activists were stoned to death by SFI-DYFI goons.

‘Srivijaya’ is 1400 years older than Port Blair: Read the story of a Buddhist kingdom in Sumatra, and Rajendra Chola’s epic naval war

Examining the causes behind Chola king Rajendra’s invasion of Srivijaya, noted historian Nilakanta Sastri in his book Colas writes that there is ample material to believe that initially not only Rajaraja Chola but his son Rajendra also had friendly ties with Srivijaya.

Read about the 1895 Dhulia attack by Islamists on Ganesh Visarjan after Lokmanya Tilak mobilised Hindus to celebrate Ganesh festival against Muslim aggression

In 1893, Lokmanya Tilak popularised the celebration of Ganesh festival to mobilise Hindus against constant Muslim aggression.

Black Myth Wukong: How journey to the “West” in China’s popular new game is journey through India

Since its release on 19th August, the Chinese video game – Black Myth: Wukong – has broken several records for single-player titles.

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