Category : Culture


Oxford Marks Shikshapatri Bicentenary with UK Tour

Oxford University's Bodleian Library commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Shikshapatri, a sacred Hindu text, through a special UK tour. This initiative highlights the text's global cultural and spiritual significance.

Roman and Mamluk Shipwrecks Found Near Caesarea

Archaeologists have uncovered two ancient shipwrecks near Caesarea containing gold coins, personal artifacts, and evidence of early Christianity, revealing maritime history spanning over 1,000 years.

Pune's Weekend Poetry Scene: Cafés, Community & Connection

In Pune, weekend poetry gatherings are transforming from niche events into cultural rituals. Communities like Baithak & Beyond offer escape from the 9-5 grind, creating spaces where listeners become performers and strangers become friends through shared v

Chinese Script: Visual Language Without Alphabets

Explore how Chinese characters, or Hanzi, use logograms to convey meaning directly through visual forms, bypassing phonetic alphabets. Research reveals unique brain processing and a rich history dating back to the Shang Dynasty.

Pune Easter Eggs: Marzipan Fades, Chocolate Rises

In Pune, Easter egg traditions are shifting as rising almond prices and changing tastes drive bakeries to abandon marzipan for chocolate, reflecting a broader cultural and economic transformation.

1,000-Year-Old Temple Discovered in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu

Archaeologists in Rajasthan have discovered a 1,000-year-old temple structure in Jhunjhunu district, with findings including idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, potentially filling gaps in Shekhawati's early medieval history.

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