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Awadh Prince Jailed for Midnight Romance Attempt

In 1754, Prince Shuja-ud-Daulah was imprisoned like a common criminal after being caught climbing to his lover's window. Discover how his father Nawab Safdar Jung enforced strict justice.

Awadh Bonsai Association Celebrates 25 Years

Awadh Bonsai Association celebrated its Silver Jubilee with a spectacular two-day exhibition featuring masters from across India. Discover the ancient art of bonsai preservation.

Lucknow Residency: Echoes of Awadh's Glorious Past

Step into the historic Residency in Lucknow, where the walls whisper tales of Awadh's grandeur and the 1857 Siege's heroic resistance. Discover how this monument preserves Uttar Pradesh's rich heritage.

BJP's Vijay Shukla wins Siwan by 42,731 votes

BJP candidate Vijay Kumar Shukla triumphs in Siwan constituency with a massive margin of 42,731 votes, defeating RJD's Awadh Bihari Choudhary in high-stakes Bihar assembly elections.

Orissa's Forgotten Famine: A Colonial Tragedy

Explore the devastating 19th century famine that ravaged Orissa, exposing colonial administrative failures and claiming countless lives in one of India's darkest historical episodes.

Karnataka Police Caps: A Colourful History

Discover the untold story behind Karnataka Police's distinctive headgear - from British-era influences to modern identity markers that tell a century of policing history.

Ranji Trophy: Shortest Match Ever Concludes in 2 Days

In an unprecedented turn of events, the Ranji Trophy 2024 match between Assam and Services created history by becoming the shortest first-class match in India, concluding in merely two days with 32 wickets tumbling on a dramatic pitch.

India's Legal Heritage: Beyond the Manusmriti

Explore the multifaceted origins of India's legal system, moving beyond the singular Manusmriti narrative to understand how diverse traditions shaped our constitutional democracy.

Rudra Veena: Ancient Instrument of Divine Music

Discover the fascinating journey of Rudra Veena, India's most ancient string instrument that embodies spiritual enlightenment and classical music heritage through centuries.

Ghalib's Rosewater Gin: The Poet's Secret Muse

Discover the intoxicating love story between legendary Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib and his favorite cocktail - Old Tom Gin infused with rosewater. Explore how alcohol inspired his most memorable verses.

Napoleon's Army Defeated by Disease, New Study Finds

Groundbreaking research uncovers the deadly diseases that decimated Napoleon's army during the 1812 Russian campaign, solving a 200-year-old historical mystery about what really caused the French emperor's devastating retreat.

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