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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...
Paschimbanga Divas revives debate over Bengal's birth, identity and historical memoryWest Bengal's June 20, marking its partition-era birth, has become a potent political symbol. The BJP government's official observance of P...
Chapter on Modi's 12 years in office will be written in golden letters in Independent India's history: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12-year tenure, stating it will be remembered for building a resurgent ...
Eleven killed, historic monastery on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacksZelenskyy offered to meet Putin with Trump and European leaders at the G7 gathering in France but the Kremlin didn’t reply, a Ukrainian off...
On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...
Juneteenth 2026: Is it a federal holiday? Meaning, colors, flag and all detailsJuneteenth commemorates the liberation of enslaved Africans in the United States. This powerful occasion will be celebrated on Friday, June...
Indian proverb of the day by Kabir: 'Keep your critics close; they help cleanse your character without soap or water...' The mystic poet gives a centuries-old lesson about personal growthThe Indian Proverb of the Day by Kabir, “Keep your critics close; they help cleanse your character without soap or water,” highlights the i...
In 1963, a Turkish homeowner knocked through a wall and accidentally uncovered an underground city that was built for survivalIn 1963, while renovating a modest home in Derinkuyu, Turkey, a homeowner stumbled upon a remarkable entrance to a sprawling underground ci...
How an IITian-turned ‘guru’ built a following through YouTube and exploited women through Gandharva marriages in MathuraAbhishek Mishra, also known as Adikarta Narayan Das, a former IIT Roorkee student, now a self-styled spiritual leader in Mathura, has been ...
For 500 years, most people could never enter this walled city in ChinaAt the heart of Beijing stands the Forbidden City, a vast palace complex that served as the centre of imperial China for centuries. Built t...
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma walk barefoot to meet Premanand Maharaj at Vrindavan ashram after IPL victory, watch videoFollowing Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic back-to-back IPL title win, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Vrindavan for a spiritu...
In 1988, beach workers at Norfolk coast uncovered a Bronze Age mystery from strange timber circles in the mud forcing archaeologists to link prehistoric religion to the working landscapeAn ancient timber circle, Seahenge, emerged from the Norfolk coast in 1998, dating back to the Early Bronze Age. This discovery revolutioni...
‘They don’t eat lettuce’: Youtuber explores a misunderstood community protecting 7,000-year-old tradition in northern IraqA new documentary by Sonny Side introduces the Yazidi people, an ancient religious minority. The film explores their unique faith, traditio...
No right to offer namaz on public land; govt may intervene in activities deviating from tradition: Allahabad HCThe Allahabad High Court ruled that public land is not for exclusive religious use. Individuals cannot unilaterally use such property for N...
India is also tech hub, 4th largest economy: RSS Gen Secy dismisses common American perception about IndiaRashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale highlighted India's status as a tech hub and the world's fourth-largest e...
- Celebrating Baisakhi
Hindu scriptures do not mention 'Baisakhi' explicitly as a festival, but they do insinuate seasonal, solar and harvest references that refl...
Baisakhi 2026 today or tomorrow? Check Vaisakhi date, timings, significance, and how is it related to Jallianwala Bagh massacreBaisakhi 2026 date: Vaisakh, the festival of harvest and one of the most celebrated festivals for the Sikh community, will be celebrated to...
Auqaf says authorities denied Shab-e-Barat prayer permission at Jama Masjid in KashmirAuthorities have denied permission for Shab-e-Barat prayers at Srinagar's historic Jama Masjid. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's movement has also bee...
Resolution introduced in US House to recognise historical and religious significance of Diwali"For Sikhs, Jains, and my Hindus here in the United States and across the world, Diwali is a time for gratitude as well as a celebration of...