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Indian Constitution’s First Edition Fetches Record Price at Auction

Mahima Singh Mahima Singh 7 August 2024

A rare first edition of the Constitution of India has been auctioned for a record ₹48 lakh, marking its highest price to date. This edition is one of only 1,000 copies printed by the Survey of India offices in Dehradun and was published by the central government in 1950. The blueprint of this copy is...Read More

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The Man Who Inspired India’s Lunar Aspirations

Ankit Gupta Ankit Gupta 2 September 2023

The Visionary Behind India’s Space Aspirations In a newly-independent India hungry for progress, one scientist’s vision went beyond the earthly constraints of science and technology. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, often dubbed the father of the Indian space programme, was the man who first got India dreaming of the moon and stars. His belief that space science...Read More

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Subhash Chandra Bose – A Trailblazer in India’s Struggle for Independence

Rakhi Malhotra Rakhi Malhotra 31 July 2023

Subhash Chandra Bose, a prominent figure in India’s fight for freedom, remains a revered icon in the country’s history. Born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Orissa (now Odisha), Bose emerged as a fiery and determined leader who left an indelible mark on the nation’s journey towards independence. His legacy encompasses his upbringing, education, impactful...Read More

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The Unsung Heroes of India’s Independence Struggle

Daisy Akhtar Daisy Akhtar 29 July 2023

The story of India’s struggle for independence is often narrated through the lives of iconic leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Subhash Chandra Bose. These names are etched into history as champions of freedom and justice. However, the fight for independence was not led by a few prominent figures alone; it was a collective...Read More

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Indian women who broke the mould and carved their names in the Indian history

Daisy Akhtar Daisy Akhtar 20 March 2023

Women in India have historically gone through two stages in their lives: subjection and deliverance. She has been oppressed and suppressed at times, and she has also been revered as the deity of the household. From the Vedic era till today, her status, as well as position, has been changing with the passage of time....Read More

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A 400-year-old plague that continues to impact pop culture

Ali Raza Ali Raza 25 February 2023

Plagues have upended lives and left a trail of countless deaths and losses since time immemorial; the Covid-19 pandemic that swept the world in the last two to three years is a recent example. Also, epidemics are usually caused by insects, rodents, or other air-borne and water-borne microorganisms. However, the “dance plague” that occurred centuries...Read More

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Snakes and Ladder – an Indian-origin ancient board game

Ali Raza Ali Raza 22 December 2022

What’s the most popular game that you see kids playing these days? PlayStation, Minecraft, and a variety of RPG (role-playing games) have captivated kids of this generation. On top of that, mobile accessibility has enabled them to play games whenever they want to; hence, it wouldn’t be wrong to assume that millennials would not know...Read More

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Some Lesser Known Freedom Fighters who contributed to India’s Independence

Divya Mangal Divya Mangal 10 November 2022

Imagine your house being invaded by unknown people who proceed to lock you up, rob all the precious things and force you to do whatever they want. The gradual usurping of property, freedom and imposition of a foreign government is similar to a horrific home invasion that our forefathers are well aware of. However, tyranny...Read More

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An ancient Indian university on a journey to regain its historical glory

Amit Batra Amit Batra 12 July 2022

Nalanda University was an ancient learning centre for students across the country and the neighbouring nationalities in the early 5th and 6th centuries. The Buddhist monastic institute located in the ancient Magadha (modern-day Bihar) was the world’s first residential University. Many historians and scholars have considered it one of the greatest learning centres. Besides, Kumaragupta...Read More

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Top 8 replicas of the Taj Mahal across the world

Indrasish Banerjee Indrasish Banerjee 2 May 2022

Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world and an excellent example of Mughal architecture that combines Ottoman, Turkish, and Indian architecture elements. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the construction in 1632, and it took twenty-two years to complete it. The structure is an ivory-white mausoleum situated on the right bank of...Read More

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Indian Constitution’s First Edition Fetches Record Price at Auction

The Man Who Inspired India’s Lunar Aspirations

Subhash Chandra Bose – A Trailblazer in India’s Struggle for Independence

The Unsung Heroes of India’s Independence Struggle

Indian women who broke the mould and carved their names in the Indian history

A 400-year-old plague that continues to impact pop culture

Snakes and Ladder – an Indian-origin ancient board game

Some Lesser Known Freedom Fighters who contributed to India’s Independence

An ancient Indian university on a journey to regain its historical glory

Top 8 replicas of the Taj Mahal across the world

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The Health Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet

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India Shines on Day 9 of the Paris Paralympics 2024 – Praveen’s Gold and Hokato’s Bronze

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Laminated Certificate Causes ID Card Refusal – An Indian Immigrant’s Dilemma in Sydney

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