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77 headless skeletons found in a 7,000-year-old ditch in Slovakia, and the only skull left belonged to a childArchaeologists in Slovakia unearthed dozens of headless human skeletons. The remains are over 7,000 years old. Skulls were carefully remove...
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...
In 1978, a routine roadwork project in Mexico City exposed a colossal Aztec monument hidden beneath the streets for centuriesRoutine work in Mexico City unearthed a massive stone carving of the goddess Coyolxauhqui. This find in 1978 proved crucial. It led to exte...
What Bengal thinks today: Pan-India-wise, May 4 signals more regional parties moving into existential crisesThe Bharatiya Janata Party's significant win in West Bengal marks a major shift. This victory, alongside other state election results, has ...
This tree is turning Delhi red. Doctor shares the fiery sight and its Madagascar linkDelhi's streets are ablaze with the fiery red blooms of the Gulmohar tree, scientifically known as Delonix Regia. Originating from Madagasc...
Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...
Nepal woos Indian tourists through a mega roadshowNepal and India are strengthening tourism ties. A roadshow in Varanasi highlighted shared religious and spiritual circuits. The initiative ...
Bengaluru: Classical music fest to open at Chowdiah Hall on Feb 5Bengaluru hosts a four-day Indian classical music festival starting February 5 at Chowdiah Memorial Hall. The 17th edition, themed 'Purana ...
Allinial Global CEO bets on India to tackle global talent crunchIndia is quickly establishing itself as a vital source of accounting talent in the international market. Its extensive workforce and burgeo...
Raksha Bandhan 2025 date: August 8 or 9? Check shubh muhurat, bhadra timings, and best time to tie RakhiRaksha Bandhan 2025 date: Raksha Bandhan, a celebration of the brother-sister bond, will be observed on August 9, 2025. The festival involv...
Ganga aarti in Canada leaves attendees emotional, but internet has "genuine" questionsA Ganga Aarti ceremony on the Credit River in Mississauga, Canada, organized by Team Radio Dhishum, has sparked online debate. While many c...
'Ram was not Indian': PM KP Sharma Oli says Shiva, Vishwamitra and Valmiki were also NepaliNepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli reiterated his claim that Lord Ram was born in Nepal, citing Balmiki's Ramayana. Speaking at a party eve...
No Mughal Dynasty in Class 7 NCERT textbook, fresh chapters on Indian rulers introducedClass VII NCERT social science textbooks have removed chapters on the Mughals and the Delhi Sultanate, replaced by content on ancient India...
New NCERT textbooks: Mughals, Delhi Sultanate dropped; 'sacred geography', Maha Kumbh addedClass 7 NCERT textbooks have undergone significant revisions, omitting references to the Mughals and Delhi Sultanate while introducing chap...
Congress, BJD question Adani's land purchase in Odisha, company says it's for afforestationThe Adani Group's recent land acquisition near Odisha's Gandhamardhan hills has sparked controversy. While the group claims the land is for...
World Heritage Day 2023: Five historical sites in India that are must visitWorld Heritage Day is a celebration of the cultural heritage and diversity of the world. India, with its rich history and culture, has nume...
Netflix plans more local original content for India; five new shows in the pipelineThe company is already working on an 8-episode series — ‘Sacred Games’, starring Saif Ali Khan.
From Kailash Mansarovar to Croagh Patrick in Ireland, Vijay Crishna's obsession for walkingFor the executive director of Godrej & Boyce, the love affair with walking started at an early age.
- HDFC Bank launches 10,000th ATM at Ajmer Sharif
HDFC Bank, India's second largest private sector bank, launched its 10,000th Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in the country today.
- Oxford to study religious forests in India
Scientists from the University of Oxford are preparing a map of the world's religious forests, including those in India, identifying them a...