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Zohran Mamdani Becomes NYC's First Muslim Mayor

Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City's first Muslim mayor, sworn in on the Quran at a midnight ceremony in a historic subway station. Watch the full video of the historic moment.

PM Modi Lauds BJP for Historic Thiruvananthapuram Victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised BJP workers for the party's unprecedented win in Thiruvananthapuram civic polls. He wrote a letter to Mayor Rajesh, marking a significant political shift in Kerala. Read the full story.

NYC's First Muslim Mayor Sworn in on Historic Quran

Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC's first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor, taking oath on an 18th-century Quran. A landmark moment for diversity and representation. Read the full story.

NY's First Muslim Mayor to Use Quran for Swearing-In

Zohran Kwame Mamdani, set to become New York City's first Muslim mayor, will use the Quran for his swearing-in ceremony on January 1, 2025. This historic moment reflects the city's growing diversity.

NYC Mayor to Use Quran in Historic Swearing-In

Zohran Mamdani will become the first New York City Mayor to use the Quran at his swearing-in ceremony, marking a historic moment for representation. Read the full story.

Fenway Park: Boston's Historic Baseball Cathedral

Explore the legendary history of Fenway Park, home to the Boston Red Sox since 1912. From Ted Williams' .406 record to the 2004 curse break, discover why this iconic stadium is baseball's emotional heart.

Retired Army Officers to Retrace Gandhi's Dandi March

A group of 15 retired senior Army officers will walk 400km along the historic Dandi Path from Jan 3-17, 2025, to spread Mahatma Gandhi's message of peace and non-violence. Read their inspiring journey.

Mandya's Historic Ganjam Church Celebrates 225th Christmas

The 225-year-old Amalodbhava Maate Church in Srirangapatna, Karnataka, held special Christmas prayers. Built by French missionary Fr Abbe Dubois, it's the region's first Catholic church. Read about its rich history and festive celebrations.

New Market Clock Tower Restoration Completed in Kolkata

The iconic New Market clock tower in Kolkata has been fully restored three days ahead of schedule. The project, privately funded, involved extensive structural work and awaits the final repair of its historic Gillett & Johnston clock mechanism.

Historic Curzon Clock Restored for Golden Temple

A rare clock gifted by Lord Curzon to Sri Darbar Sahib in 1902 has been meticulously restored in the UK at a cost of £80,000. Discovered damaged, it's set for reinstallation in January 2026.

Tagore Painting Sets Auction Record at Rs 10.7 Crore

Rabindranath Tagore's 'From Across The Dark' sells for Rs 10.7 crore, shattering estimates. The AstaGuru auction saw 100% sales, totalling Rs 163.65 crore. Discover the details of this historic art sale.

Mumbai's Cricket Maidans Losing Relevance & Space

Mumbai's historic maidans, once the cradle of cricket legends, are being overlooked. Explore why these iconic grounds are fading from the city's sporting heart. Read the full story.

10 Indian Monuments Built by Historic Dynasties

Explore 10 iconic Indian monuments, from the Taj Mahal to Sanchi Stupa, built by dynasties like the Mughals, Cholas, and Ahoms. Discover their history and architectural brilliance.

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