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CASTE SYSTEM HISTORY IN INDIA
How Islam and Bhakti reshaped India's caste systemThe period of Islamic dominance in India from 1300 to 1600 AD marked a significant shift in caste dynamics. In response, Brahmin scholars p...- The Paradise box office collection day 1: Nani scores career-best opening with Srikanth Odela's movie, mints over Rs 70 crore globallyNani's new film, The Paradise, is off to a thunderous start, amassing over Rs 74.90 crore in global box office collections. With a major co...
- Beyond numbers: Why India’s electoral rolls, census and GDP need public trustRecent activities related to GDP, census, and electoral rolls reflect deep concerns regarding transparency and trust. Ongoing processes aim...
- In 2017, Philadelphia crews digging up Spruce Street hit water mains made of bored logs, laid around 1811; the city's last wooden pipe left service in 1858While digging on Spruce Street in Philadelphia, city workers unearthed wooden water mains dating back 200 years. Installed around 1811, the...
- Tom Cruise 'Digger': Kate Middleton wears Queen Mother’s 103-year-old necklace and Princess Diana’s earrings. Brings three generations of royal history to HollywoodDuring the world premiere of Digger, Kate Middleton made a striking statement by wearing jewellery associated with iconic royal figures. He...
- How India’s smaller hospitals are becoming the next big digital health marketSmaller hospitals in India are becoming the new digital health market. As the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission expands, the demand for digit...
- IIT Bombay sets up 10-member panel to probe student's alleged suicideIIT Bombay formed a 10-member committee to investigate the suicide of B Tech student Sahil Wakode. Following allegations of caste discrimin...
- Is AI really stealing from artists? The uncomfortable truth about originality in artContemporary art is at the forefront of navigating the intricate relationship between authorship and AI technology in visual culture. Artis...
- In 1927, New York opened the Holland Tunnel with an innovative ventilation system; 84 fans still move air through its 8,500-foot twin tubesNearly a century after opening, the Holland Tunnel's original ventilation system, 84 fans across four buildings, still keeps drivers safe f...
- In 1975, West Virginia University opened a driverless transit system built as an experiment; 50 years later, its 67 cars have carried over 100 million tripsIn 1975, West Virginia University opened America's first large-scale driverless transit system, built as a federal experiment to fix a hill...
- India cosponsors multilateralism event at UN as system feels heatIndia co-sponsored the first-ever Partners for Multilateralism Summit at the United Nations with several other nations. External Affairs Mi...
- In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...
- IIT Bombay suicide: IIT Delhi faculty forum backs Prof Doolla, flags 'mob-driven behaviour'The IIT Delhi Faculty Forum has backed IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla, named in an FIR following the suicide of 20-year-old stud...
- IIT Bombay students say stir only for reform, not shielding academic misconduct; Doolla suspended only from deanshipIIT Bombay students clarified their protest sought institutional reforms after a student's death. The student representatives engaged with ...
- In 1900, Paris built a railway up Montmartre Hill so visitors could avoid the climb; the tiny funicular carried 3.6 million passengers in 2025Since its launch in 1900, Montmartre's funicular railway has offered a quick ascent to one of Paris's most enchanting neighborhoods. Transi...
- 6 book recommendations that inspired Tamil movies and where to watch them on OTT: Asuran to Ponniyin SelvanThroughout the years, Tamil cinema has masterfully adapted numerous literary works. For instance, Asuran brings the gripping tale of Vekkai...
- Annamalai rejects Periyar's atheistic policies, anti-Brahmin ideologiesFormer Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said he rejects Periyar’s atheistic and anti-Brahmin ideologies while acknowledging the Dravidian s...
- In 1942, Hedy Lamarr co-patented a system to protect torpedo signals; 55 years later, the Hollywood star received recognition for her wireless innovationHedy Lamarr invention: Actress Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil developed a frequency-hopping communication system. Their 1942 paten...
- ‘Wanted to turn Bengal into Bangladesh’: Giriraj Singh attacks Mamata Banerjee ahead of bypollsUnion Minister Giriraj Singh attacked Mamata Banerjee's administration for crime and extortion in West Bengal. He claimed the ruling regime...
- In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones patented a refrigerator tough enough for moving trucks; it changed how fresh meat and dairy could travel long distancesIn 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones revolutionized the transportation of perishables by patenting a refrigeration unit specifically for truck...
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