Category : Culture


DDA-INTACH MoU to Document Delhi Ridge Heritage Structures

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and INTACH have signed an MoU to comprehensively document historic structures across Delhi Ridge, aiming to preserve and promote the city's rich heritage through listing, classification, and heritage trails.

Patna Churches Mark Maundy Thursday with Special Services

Churches across Patna held special prayer services and Holy Communion on Maundy Thursday, commemorating the Last Supper. Priests conducted foot-washing ceremonies, while CM Nitish Kumar paid homage to Jesus Christ's sacrifice.

Chera-Era Potsherd Found in Tamil Nadu Excavation

The Archaeological Survey of India has unearthed a potsherd from the Chera period at Kumarikkalpalayam in Tirupur, featuring a Tamil-Brahmi inscription 'Irumpurai' dated to 1st century BCE-1st century CE.

Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor's Enduring Legacy

Explore the life and legacy of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher. From his rise to power and military campaigns to his timeless work 'Meditations,' discover how his teachings on virtue, resilience, and gratitude continue to inspire

DNA Study Points to Indian Origin for Shroud of Turin

Recent genomic analysis of environmental DNA from the Shroud of Turin reveals plant and human genetic markers linked to India, challenging traditional theories of its European origins and suggesting a global journey via ancient trade routes.

Ancient Qur'anic Manuscript Found in Saudi Arabia's Library

A rare 4th-century manuscript titled 'Gharib Al-Qur'an' has been unveiled in Saudi Arabia, offering insights into early Islamic scholarship. The King Abdulaziz Public Library's collection includes over 185 rare Qur'anic interpretation manuscripts spanning

Hanuman Chalisa: Benefits, Guidelines, and Chanting Methods

Explore the profound significance of Hanuman Chalisa, composed by Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century. Learn about its 40 couplets, benefits like mental strength and protection, and essential guidelines for correct chanting to seek Lord Hanuman's blessin

2,500-Year-Old Mud-Brick Building Found in Egyptian Delta

Archaeologists in Egypt's Nile Delta have uncovered a 2,500-year-old mud-brick building using non-invasive geophysical methods. The structure, from the 26th Dynasty, offers rare insights into ancient urban planning and administration in a waterlogged regi

Man Cuts Off Tongue as Offering to Hanuman in Odisha Temple

A 55-year-old devotee in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district allegedly chopped off his tongue and offered it to Lord Hanuman at a temple, triggering panic. The man, Nehru Mallick, is in serious condition after the extreme act of devotion.

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