Fort William: Renamed Fort William in Kolkata, the headquarters of the Eastern Army Command, has been renamed Vijay Durg recently. It was built by the British in 1773 and was named after King William III of England. It is located on the eastern bank of the river Hooghly in Kolkata, West Bengal. Today, it is […]
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Devi Ahilyabai Holkar
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)in collaboration with Lokmata Ahilyabai Trishatabdi Samaroh Samiti, hosted a special lecture, ‘Devi Ahilya – Empress Renunciate,’ to mark the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. Born on May 31, 1725, in Chondi village, Maharashtra.Ruled the Holkar dynasty of Indore within the Maratha Confederacy […]
Martyrs’ Day 2025
Martyrs’ Day 2025:: Martyr’s Day, observed on January 30 each year, holds deep significance in India as it marks the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the country’s nonviolent freedom struggle. This day is dedicated to remembering not only Gandhi’s sacrifice but also the countless others who gave their lives for India’s independence. […]
Iron Age and and Urbanization
Iron Age and and Urbanization: A report titled ‘Antiquity of Iron: Recent Radiometric Dates from Tamil Nadu’, claims that use of iron in Tamil Nadu dates back to the first quarter of the 4th millennium BCE. The Iron Age is a prehistoric period that followed the Bronze Age, characterized by the widespread use of iron […]
Lala Lajpat Rai’s 160th Birth Anniversary
Lala Lajpat Rai’s 160th Birth Anniversary: India will commemorate the 160th birth anniversary of one of its most revered freedom fighters, Lala Lajpat Rai. Known as the ‘Punjab Kesari’ or the ‘Lion of Punjab’, Lala Lajpat Rai was a towering figure in India’s struggle for independence. His contributions as a freedom fighter, politician, social reformer, […]
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2025
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2025: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is a special occasion that honors the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Guru of Sikhism. Celebrated with devotion by Sikhs worldwide, this day reflects his teachings of courage, equality and selflessness. Known for founding the Khalsa Panth and promoting justice, Guru Gobind […]
Saint Narahari Tirtha
Saint Narahari Tirtha: In a remarkable discovery, a member of the Team of Research on Culture and Heritage (TORCH) has hit upon a three-foot idol of the 13th Century saint, Narahari Tīrtha recently. Narahari Tirtha (c. 13th century) was a prominent Dvaita Vedanta philosopher, scholar, and saint in the Madhva tradition. He was a disciple […]
Rani Velu Nachiyar
Rani Velu Nachiyar: The Prime Minister of India remembered the courageous Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary. Rani Velu Nachiyar was born in January 3, 1730 in Ramanathapuram. She was the only child of Raja Chellamuthu vijayaragunatha Sethupathy and Rani Sakandhimuthal of the Ramnad kingdom. At the age of 16, she married the prince […]
Mubarak Manzil Palace
Mubarak Manzil Palace: The 17th-century Mubarak Manzil, or Aurangzeb’s Haveli, a Mughal heritage site in Agra, was largely demolished, allegedly by a builder with official collusion, despite state archaeological protection.Located in: Agra, near the Yamuna River. Built by: Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb after his victory at the Battle of Samugarh.
Durgadi Fort
Durgadi Fort: After 48 years, the Kalyan civil court recently dismissed a suit filed by a Muslim trust claiming ownership of an idgah (prayer space) inside the historical Durgadi Fort in Kalyan and ruled in favour of the state government. Durgadi Fort is a fort located in Kalyan, near Mumbai in Maharashtra. Perched on the […]
