This blogpost category contains all about historical information that greatly impacts India as a country transitioning into new era
Throughout human history, extraordinary individuals have pushed the boundaries of what we thought possible. Their brilliance has taken different forms some were mathematical wizards, others were artistic visionaries, and many were revolutionary thinkers who changed how we see the world. But who stands as the smartest of them all? The question of intelligence itself []
What began as a Ram Navami procession in Mumbai’s western suburbs soon spiraled into a troubling spectacle of hate speech and offensive slogans, once again raising alarms about the deepening communalization of public festivals. According to various accounts, the procession drew thousands—mostly young men in their 20s and 30s, alongside some older participants and women. []
In Indias fight for freedom, theres a song thats like a heartbeat, pulsing with the spirit of the nation. Vande Mataram is more than just a song its a powerful national anthem of India that speaks to the love and pride Indians have for their motherland. Its story is one of courage and determination, []
Hidden in the pages of the past, a fascinating journey is unknown to many. Its a bus service from London to Calcutta (Kolkata), considered the longest bus route in the world. The double-decker bus service was operated by UK-based Albert Travel and named after it, the trip was called Albert Tours. The maiden journey set []
In the critical moments before the 2004 tsunami hit Thailand, a 10-year-old British girl, armed with the knowledge acquired from a recent geography class, recognized the impending disasters warning signs on the beach. Her quick thinking and warning saved hundreds of lives. This is the story of a girl named Tilly Smith who at the []
Have you ever wondered why the color red is so closely associated with communism and socialism? Its not just a random choice of color theres a historical and symbolic reason behind it. Lets dive into the fascinating story of how red became the color of these political ideologies. The Vibrant History Behind Red: From []
Venice, the enchanting Italian city of canals, gondolas, and centuries-old architecture, has always been a place of wonder and fascination for travelers worldwide. But did you know that in 1956, Venice faced a major crisis that threatened its very essence? The city was grappling with floods and the erosion of its famous canals, and it []
When humans tried to express their feelings in writing 5,500 years ago in Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq), it was mostly in pictorial signs. It indeed evolved into complex writing systems but the basics of these ancient pictorial signs to express feeling found a way through emojis in this modern AI-enabled digital age. Have you ever wondered []
India is a very diverse country, a melting pot of thousands of ethnicities, languages, and cultures. If some are very well known, others are almost a mystery. Among communities living in India, one can find Armenians. Originating from the mountains of the Caucasus, linking Asia and Europe, Armenians have been quietly and discreetly living in []
When we think of Indian cuisine, we likely imagine a colorful array of spices, herbs, and fresh produce. From succulent mangoes to crisp cucumbers, India is home to a wide diversity of fruits and vegetables essential to the countrys culinary heritage. But did you know that many of the fruits and vegetables we associate with []
Just over 100 years ago the use of chemical and biological weapons was a tool to win a war. While the world we live in today is gradually moving towards a society where executions are no longer a form of punishment. While the countries where its still practiced try to find the most humane []
He had the ability to choose when he dies, and considered by many as the greatest warrior of Mahabharata, he was none other than Bhishma Pitamah. Respected and loved by all he was able to defeat even the great Parsuram. A whole life full of sacrifice and he lived to see his kingdom safe and []
India is a land of diversity and is home to a variety of religions and cultures. India is a land of diversity and is home to a variety of religions and cultures. This diversity is reflected in the beautiful and historic churches that can be found throughout the country. Christianity is one of the oldest []
The winner of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina National Team is known for its iconic blue and white striped kit, a look that has become synonymous with the South American soccer powerhouse. But the origins of these colors go back much further than the teams founding in 1902. The story of why Argentina wears []
Hinduism is a diverse religious tradition that originated in India and has extended to other parts of the world. One of the key characteristics of Hinduism is its belief in multiple deities, or gods and goddesses. This has led some people to classify Hinduism as a polytheistic religion, which means a religion that worships multiple []
It was a dark and stormy night in the year 1197 CE. The invading forces of the Muslim Turkic ruler Bakhtiyar Khilji had reached the gates of the ancient University of Nalanda. For over 600 years, Nalanda had been a beacon of learning and knowledge, drawing scholars from all over Asia to its doors. But []
The Pushpak Vimana is a legendary flying machine that is mentioned in Hindu and Buddhist texts. It is portrayed as an advanced aircraft that was capable of extraordinary feats, including traveling to other planets and dimensions. For many, including those who propose that advanced ancient civilizations have existed and are now lost, Pushpak Vimana offers []
The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic and one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Ramayana. The story of the Mahabharata is said to have taken place in the Indian subcontinent over 5,000 years ago. Many of the places mentioned in the epic are now part of the []
Nobel Prize Day is an annual event that takes place on December 10th, the anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor, and philanthropist who established the Nobel Prize. Nobel Prize is one of the most well-known and prestigious awards that is given to individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions in []
Indian civilization is among the oldest in the world and it is known for a quest for learning and scientific temper during ancient times. Ancient Indians were brilliant storytellers, they mostly passed historical information through storytelling and memory. This worked well but also had the disadvantage of not documenting important discoveries and inventions and in []
It was a quiet and peaceful day like any other on December 13, 2001. The Indian parliament was functioning and dealing with lawmaking duties, when a white Ambassador brand car, bearing the license plate number DL 3C J 1527, drove towards the gate fromVijay Chowk. Ambassador was widely used by parliamentarians and diplomats then, and, []
This has been a never-ending debate over which language is older, Sanskrit or Tamil. Both are ancient languages that originated in India. While Sanskrit is considered to be the language of holy scriptures in Hinduism, Tamil is revered as a deity. When you compare words from the same language, to find out which is older, []
Up until the early twentieth century, it was believed that India was inhabited by aboriginal stone-age tribes since around 1500 BC when Indo-Europeans called ‘Aryans’ invaded the subcontinent from Central Asia with horses and iron weapons. Indian civilization was seen as a direct result of this invasion. Although the dating at that time was just []
It only needs a couple of notes from the music to trigger goosebumps and invoke a sense of pride, while an Indian stands up for the 52 seconds of ‘Jana Gana Mana’, the national anthem of India. Most people know that it was the polymath Rabindranath Tagore who authored the poem in 1911. But, not []