Culture and History

President Kovind's visit was organised on a day when the authorities expected less of a rush. He performed Ganga Pujan at the banks of the Triveni Sangam.

Giri further stated that he wants politicians to stop using the word Dalits and call the members of his community SCs, STs and OBCs as mandated by the Constitution. He asserted that he has faced casteist comments himself but wants Gharwapsi of people to Hinduism.

The Kinnar Akhara has officially joined the Juna Akhara but has not merged with it to maintain its independent identity.

Kumbh is the largest religious and spiritual congregation on the earth and is declared as 'intangible cultural heritage' by UNESCO.

The transition of the sun into the Capricorn (Makar) constellation marks the end of winter and is celebrated across India by many names.

In its History of Medicine series, the Columbia University Irving Medicine Center confirmed that the roots of modern cosmetic surgery go back over 2500 years

It's not unsurprising that India hasn't been able to come up with its own Grand Narrative as the intellectual corridors of the country continues to be dominated by people of a liberal or Marxist bent

In a first, transgenders took part in the religious royal entry procession called 'Peshwai' on 6th January for the 'Kinnar Akhara'

Various historical and religious events are depicted on the walls of Patna streets.

Utter joy, as Faye D’ Souza, must have seen, at the “stupidity” of Hindus who stand fighting for their right to worship as they please at Sabarimala