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Month after blast, UNESCO meet at Red Fort goes on under tight securityNew Delhi is hosting a significant UNESCO meet at the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, under stringent security following a recent b...
Delhi: 300-year-old Phool Walon Ki Sair festival, started in the Mughal era for communal harmony, cancelled this yearDelhi's historic Phool Walon Ki Sair festival has been cancelled this year due to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) withholding venue p...
How firecrackers entered DiwaliDiwali's glow now includes fireworks. Their journey began with trade and royal displays centuries ago. Initially a symbol of power, firecra...
Holi comes once a year, Friday Namaz 52 times: Sambhal cop's remarks spark rowSambhal Circle Officer Anuj Chaudhary advised those uncomfortable with Holi colours to remain indoors, which incited criticism from opposit...
Mini-power stations were being run from religious places in Sambhal: Adityanath in UP AssemblyUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the UP Assembly regarding recent violence in Sambhal. He highlighted illegal power c...
Sudha Murty's Raksha Bandhan post sparks debate on X. Here's her messageSudha Murty, Rajya Sabha MP, discussed Raksha Bandhan's significance, narrating a story about Rani Karnavati and Emperor Humayun. Her accou...
Udbhav: How Indian Army plans to blend ancient wisdom from Ashoka to Shivaji with modern warfareWhile some critics question its relevance in today's digitized battlefields, the Defense Ministry and Army remain enthusiastic. Project Udb...
10,000 cops, facial recognition cameras part of I-Day security at Red FortOver 10,000 police personnel, anti-drone systems, and over 1,000 facial recognition cameras have been deployed to secure the Mughal-era Red...
'Concocted narratives' were taught in name of history: PM Modi; says new India correcting mistakes of bygone decades"On the one hand there was terrorism and on the other spiritualism. On one hand there was communal violence while on the other there was li...
People across India revel in Diwali spirit after 2 years of muted celebrationsSome restrictions on bursting of firecrackers, particularly in the national capital, however, remained in force.
After two years of Covid lull, thousands flock ancient hill temple to celebrate Ashtami in J&K's BhaderwahLocated on a mountain pass, 43 km away from Bhadarwah town, the temple is believed to have its origins in Mughal emperor Babar's era. Navra...
Haryana: Framers' tractor rally in Jind on Independence dayEarlier, on January 26, protesters broke barricades to enter New Delhi and clashed with police in several parts of the national capital dur...
This summer, explore the popular Delhi-Agra-Jaipur route with your familyTime to explore the magical golden triangle circuit.
Prez Donald Trump visits Taj Mahal, says America loves IndiaUS President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Monday evening visited the iconic Taj Mahal as they marvelled at the famed 17th c...
Agra gets a quick facelift to welcome Donald Trump next weekMore than 12,500 flower pots will be in place to beautify the 10.6 km road that connects the Kheria airport and the Taj Mahal when US presi...
Holi palate: From chaat to thandai, its food is a celebration of India's composite cultureThe Holi palate is as diverse as the Holi palette. Whether or not you have the thandai this year, the Holi platter will carry the extraordi...
Jaipur Lit Fest: Seeing Oscar Wilde through the eyes of Stephen FryWith tears in his eyes, the comedian shed light on how Wilde had influenced his identity as a writer.
Global chefs cook up a new menu for BengaluruPremium eateries of Bengaluru are flying down international chefs to launch food festivals, rain kitchen staff, and serve new gourmet exper...
Chandni Chowk: Delhi's Mughal era heritage bazaar a favourite for festive shoppingThe hectic shopping spree at the different markets of Chandni Chowk starts more than a fortnight before Diwali.
- Bundelkhand: India's oldest inhabited regions
Given its antiquity, it is only logical that each village and town there has its own private legends and grandma’s tales.