Modern birthday celebrations with cakes, candles, balloons, and parties are now common across India. However, many people wonder whether birthdays were celebrated in ancient India before Western influence arrived. The answer is yes. Ancient Indians…
India’s rise as a major space power received another global endorsement after Chandrayaan-3 won the prestigious 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award. The recognition has placed India’s lunar mission among the most celebrated achievements in modern space…
The rise of women in the Indian Armed Forces has become one of the most significant transformations in modern India. Among the officers leading this change is Major Abhilasha Barak, an Indian Army officer whose…
In the remote tribal regions of eastern India, superstition and social prejudice have often destroyed innocent lives. Among the women who stood up against these cruel traditions, Chutni Devi occupies a special place. Once branded…
Among the pioneers of Indian comics, few names command as much affection and respect as Narayan Debnath. For generations of Bengali readers, his iconic creations — Handa Bhonda, Bantul the Great, and Nonte Phonte —…
The Mughal Empire witnessed many violent struggles for power, but few events were as emotionally charged and historically controversial as the war of succession fought among the sons of Shah Jahan. After Shah Jahan fell…
The Mughal Empire is remembered for its magnificent architecture, military conquests, artistic patronage, and powerful emperors. Yet one of the lesser-known and most fascinating aspects of Mughal court life was the unusual marital status of…
In the world of global management education, very few Indian-origin scholars have achieved the level of recognition and influence earned by Dr. Srikant Madhav Datar. Widely respected as an economist, educator, researcher, and administrator, Datar…
Mouma Das is one of the most respected names in Indian table tennis. For more than two decades, she represented India at the highest international level and became a symbol of consistency, discipline, and determination.…
In the remote and rugged landscapes of Ladakh, where mountains often separate communities from basic facilities, one man transformed determination into a symbol of public service. Tsultrim Chonjor, popularly known as “Meme Chonjor,” emerged as…