Harsh Vardhan Shringla is one of India’s most seasoned and accomplished diplomats, whose career in foreign service has significantly shaped the trajectory of India’s international relations in the 21st century. With a diplomatic career spanning…
Kesarbai Kerkar (1892–1977) stands as a monumental figure in Indian classical music. A leading exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, she shaped the course of 20th-century Hindustani music with her rare musical genius, unwavering discipline, and…
Kanta Saroop Krishen (7 February 1929 – 30 November 2024) was a pioneering social worker whose extraordinary efforts transformed the way blood donation was practiced and perceived in India. For over six decades, she worked…
Nestled along the sacred banks of the Yamuna River in Mathura, the Adi Keshav Mandir is one of the oldest and most revered temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his ancient form—Adi Keshava. The name…
On July 11, 2025, India marked a proud moment in heritage conservation as the Maratha Military Landscapes of India were officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. This inclusion not only celebrates the Maratha…
Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in May 2014, India has witnessed a remarkable surge in the number of its UNESCO World Heritage Sites. As of July 2025, 14 new sites have been inscribed…
Gurutvakarshan in Surya Siddhanta: Ancient India’s Understanding of Gravity The term gurutvakarshan (गुरुत्वाकर्षण), derived from Sanskrit, translates literally to “attraction due to heaviness” or “gravitational pull.” This concept, widely seen today as a scientific term…
The idea of Hind Swaraj, as conceptualized by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, holds deep historical, cultural, and civilizational significance. At a time when large parts of the Indian subcontinent were ruled by foreign powers—particularly the Mughal…
The Battle of Dodderi, fought in late 1695, stands out as a crucial moment in the prolonged conflict between the Mughal Empire and the rising Maratha power in southern India. As the Deccan region simmered…
In July 2025, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested Chhangur Baba, also known as Jamaluddin alias Jalaluddin, exposing a vast, organized religious conversion racket operating across Uttar Pradesh and beyond. The revelations were shocking—not…