Shastrarth Tradition: Addressing the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Nalanda University for successfully reviving the ancient Indian tradition of Shastrarth (scholarly debate). Shastrarth (derived from Shastra meaning scriptures/knowledge and Artha meaning meaning/interpretation) is the ancient Indian philosophical system of disciplined, structured, and open public debate. […]
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Rakhigarhi Skeletons Transferred for Scientific Research
Rakhigarhi Skeletons Transferred for Scientific Research: Human skeletal remains from Rakhigarhi, a major Harappan archaeological site in Haryana, have been formally handed over by the Archaeological Survey of India to the Anthropological Survey of India, a national research institute under the Union Ministry of Culture, for detailed scientific study.The handover was carried out under a […]
Maharishi Sushruta
Maharishi Sushruta: A bronze statue of Maharishi Sushruta, revered as the Father of Surgery, has been recently unveiled at the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. Sushruta, known as the “father of Indian medicine” and the “father of surgery”, was a pioneering figure in ancient Indian medicine. For Sushruta, the […]
The Chapekar Brothers
The Chapekar Brothers: On June 22, 1897, the three Chapekar brothers executed the assassination of British official Walter Charles Rand in Pune to avenge colonial atrocities committed during the bubonic plague. The Chapekar brothers—Damodar Hari Chapekar (28), Balkrishna Hari Chapekar (24), and Vasudeo Hari Chapekar (18)—were late 19th-century Indian revolutionaries who pioneered armed resistance against […]
Nabha Fort
Nabha Fort: Volunteers recently cleared four trolley-loads of garbage from the 18th-century Nabha Fort and an adjoining park, renewing demands that the monument linked to Maharaja Ripudaman Singh be protected and developed as a tourism destination. Nabha Fort is located in Nabha city within the Patiala district of Punjab. It served as the royal residence […]
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom: Archaeologists recently uncovered significant remains of a 12th-century hydraulic system and architectural features within the ancient royal palace complex of Angkor Thom. Angkor Thom, located in present-day Cambodia, was the last and longest-lasting capital of the ancient Khmer Empire. Angkor Thom translates into English as the “Great City”. The complex is located in […]
Maharaja Chhatrasal
Maharaja Chhatrasal: Underway at the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum at Shyamal Hills in Bhopal, the second day of Mahua Festival carried a theme steeped in local legend: the life of Maharaja Chhatrasal. Maharaja Chhatrasal (4 May 1649 – 19 December 1731) was a medieval Indian warrior who fought against the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and established […]
Karnala Fort : In News
Karnala Fort : In News Over 60 hectares has been recently deforested off the Karnala Fort under Bhadbhuvan village, Uran, without prior permission of the Union govt. Karnala Fort, also called Funnel Hill, is a historic hill fort located in Raigad District in Maharashtra. Standing inside the Karnala Bird Sanctuary, it offers stunning views of […]
Beaufort Castle
Beaufort Castle: Beaufort Castle — known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif or the “Castle of the High Rock”, is a medieval fortress situated atop a commanding hill near the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon. Originally built by Crusaders in the 12th century, the castle has changed hands multiple times throughout history, passing through Crusader, Muslim, […]
Ahilyabai Holkar : Tribute
Ahilyabai Holkar : Tribute The Prime Minister of India paid tributes to Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on her birth anniversary. Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar (31 May 1725 – 13 August 1795) was a ruler of the Malwa territory, a part of the Maratha Confederacy, from 1767 to 1795. She is known as Punyashlok(“One as Pure as the […]
