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- A tale of two minorities: Why India never saw anti-Jainism like Europe's anti-semitismA comparison of Jains in India and Jews in Europe explores why one civilisation enabled coexistence while the other descended into exclusio...23 May, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
- In 1945, Egyptian villagers digging beside the cliffs of Nag Hammadi uncovered leather-bound books: The accidental find transformed the study of GnosticismAmidst the arid expanse of the Egyptian desert, a serendipitous find in 1945 revealed hidden scrolls within a clay vessel. These codices pr...16 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Franz Kafka: 'You can hold yourself back from the sufferings of the world, that is...'—Top quotes by the Absurdist fiction novelist, author of The MetamorphosisQuote of the Day: Franz Kafka, a renowned writer, explored themes of isolation and anxiety. His quote suggests that avoiding the world's su...14 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- The world’s oldest known star map was hidden beneath reused book pages for centuries before scientists finally recovered itScientists have uncovered ancient astronomical texts hidden beneath medieval writings. Using advanced X-ray technology, researchers found f...09 May, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
- In 1947, a Bedouin Shepherd Boy Searched for a Lost Goat in a Desert Cave: A Shattering Sound Revealed the Dead Sea ScrollsA chance discovery by a Bedouin shepherd in 1947 led to the unearthing of the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient manuscripts found i...30 Apr, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Punjab and Haryana HC seeks response of Army, CBI, Centre on plea regarding Sikh articles seized during Operation Blue StarThe Punjab and Haryana High Court has summoned the Army, Centre, and CBI regarding seized religious articles from Operation Blue Star. A Lu...31 Mar, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
- Prez Murmu cites Macaulay's 'conspiracies' in her Parl speech, hails Somnath's enduring spiritPresident Droupadi Murmu highlighted the government's efforts to counter colonial-era inferiority. She emphasized national self-respect and...28 Jan, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
- Amid PM Modi’s cultural push, Lord Krishna’s Mathura–Dwarka journey to go digital this Makar SankrantiA nationwide digital project, launching January 14, will trace Lord Krishna's journey from Mathura to Dwarka, documenting over 500 temples,...13 Jan, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- Christmas vs Xmas: Difference & origin explained, centuries-old Christian tradition behind the XChristmas 2025: Xmas is an ancient abbreviation for Christmas. Its origins trace back over a thousand years to medieval times. The letter X...25 Dec, 2025, 01.52 PM IST
- Maha Kumbh 2025’s cultural makeover: Art, music, & spirituality to collide in PrayagrajUttar Pradesh government, in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Culture and Tourism, is preparing for the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagra...02 Dec, 2024, 04.36 PM IST
- Unveiling the past: How a library in Jerusalem is rescuing Palestinian manuscriptsThe Khalidi Library in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem contains manuscripts dating back centuries before the establishment of Israel and off...25 Jul, 2023, 09.08 AM IST
- India restores Mongolia's sacred Buddhist texts, plans first official Sanskrit-Mongolian dictionaryThe governments of both countries recently hosted a ceremony at the famous Ganden Monastery of Mongolia in the presence of officials from b...12 Oct, 2022, 09.23 PM IST
- Rare 1,000-year-old manuscript, looted from Bulgarian forces, returned to a monastery in Greece from USThe Greek manuscript is one of the world's oldest handwritten gospels, and is believed to have been made in southern Italy.30 Sep, 2022, 07.23 PM IST
- India brings back 104 people from Afghanistan in special flightExternal Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the flight was arranged under India's operation Devi Shakti.11 Dec, 2021, 07.17 AM IST
- From a picture to a manuscript, the world is paying big bucks for Einstein memorabiliaRecently, a letter he wrote to his wife and son was sold for $ 21,000, while another one he wrote to a science teacher went for $53,503.11 Sep, 2017, 01.36 PM IST
- Zakir Naik's speeches contradictory, won't be easy to charge him, say expertsInvestigating agencies will have to scrutinize his speeches to see if Zakir Naik actually instigates disaffection between two religious gro...12 Jul, 2016, 03.34 AM IST
- Collector voluntarily surrenders Chola bronze idol stolen from Indian temple to US authoritiesAn anonymous collector of Asian antiquities voluntarily surrendered the stolen Chola bronze statue representing Saint Manikkavichavakar.02 Jul, 2015, 08.35 AM IST
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