In 1912, a wrestler got bored of eating ghee & milk every day. Then one day, a simple kitchen experiment led to the creation of one of world's most loved mithaisDiscover the fascinating history of dodha barfi, a beloved Indian sweet believed to have been created by a Punjabi wrestler more than a cen...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
From Royalty to Retail: The Cultural Renaissance of the Indian DiamondIndia's diamond legacy began with the legendary Golconda mines, once the world's primary source, yielding stones that adorned royalty and f...
08 May, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
From ruins to renewal: PM Modi reflects on Somnath's 75-year journeyPrime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on two significant milestones at Somnath Temple. He attended an event marking 1,000 years since the t...
07 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
A 2,000-year-old street staple from India is now ranked among world’s 10 best pancakesIndia's beloved Masala Dosa has been recognized globally, ranking sixth on TasteAtlas' list of the world's best pancakes. This traditional ...
01 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Ram Rajya to Sanatan Dharma: Why Lord Ram was painted greenIn contemporary discourse, the concept of Sanatan Dharma has become a battleground for political maneuvering. While it is often framed as a...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
IFS officer shares stunning bloom that’s also Odisha’s state flower. Can you guess it?An Indian Forest Service officer shared a striking image of the Ashoka tree in bloom. This tree, also known as Sita Ashok, is Odisha's stat...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Where spirituality meets science: Anand Mahindra wowed by Karnataka temple which turns sunlight into magicIndustrialist Anand Mahindra expressed amazement at the Virupaksha Temple in Karnataka, where a natural pinhole camera effect projects an u...
22 Mar, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Link between Indus water in Pakistan and Somnath temple's revival in 1951Archival documents reveal that in 1951, India sought Indus water from Pakistan for a Somnath Temple ritual. Despite potential press critici...
07 May, 2025, 12.09 AM IST
Akshardham US introduces registration system for personalised visitors experienceRobbinsville, New Jersey's Akshardham Temple spans 183 acres, built by 12,500 volunteers. Managed by BAPS, with designs from Hindu scriptur...
06 Jul, 2024, 11.36 AM IST
Diwali celebrated at Teetwal hamlet on LoC for first time since IndependenceAfter first time since partition, candles and diyas lighting marked Diwali celebrations at the Sharda yatra temple, being reconstructed in ...
25 Oct, 2022, 08.16 PM IST
Pradhan urges Culture Ministry for restoration of 500-year-old temple found in riverIn a letter to Union Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel, Pradhan said non-profit Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTAC...
18 Jun, 2020, 11.26 AM IST
- Infosys Foundation launches project to restore ancient Panchakalyani at Melukote
The Foundation has roped in archeologists, historians and architects, among the others, and will restore two Kalyanis (ancient temple tanks...
01 Feb, 2019, 11.08 AM IST
Prince Charles presented with UK Jain temple's Ahimsa AwardThe Institute of Jainology was established in London with an aim to promote Jain principles of compassion and non-violence towards all livi...
23 Jan, 2015, 10.58 PM IST
I am Modi and you are Mori: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kinkakuji temple priestModi also visited the eight century Toji temple, a UNESCO world heritage site, accompanied by his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.
01 Sep, 2014, 10.29 AM IST
- Temple kits: A new market for builders
An excavated structure in Italy has a DIY temple manual inscribed on it.
23 Apr, 2010, 04.57 AM IST