Diamond Mining in Ancient India
The diamonds have been first recognized and mined in India. For centuries, India was the only place one could find these precious stones. The...
Sikh Soldiers – The Forgotten Heroes of World War I
With the outbreak of war in Europe, India, the Crown Jewel of the British Empire, joined the Allies in battle on the 4th of...
Failed Indian invasion by Alexander of Macedon
In 326 BCE a formidable European army invaded India. Led by Alexander of Macedon it comprised battle hardened Macedonian soldiers, Greek cavalry, Balkan fighters...
Ancient India’s contribution to Mathematics
Mathematics represents a very high level of abstraction attained by human brain. In ancient India, roots to mathematics can be traced to Vedic literature,...
How Rupee came into being
India was one of the first issuers of coins (circa: 7th/6th century BC), and as a result it has seen a wide range of...
British enlisted Indian children as young as 10 during World War-I
Britain’s World War-I army included Indian children as young as 10-years-old fighting against the Germans on the western front, according to a new book...
The Divine Holy Waters
Indian Riveres are not just part of epics, religious texts and myths but also guardians of her cultural wealth. - Bill Aitken
From the beginning of...
All you need to know about Bhojpur Temple
Bhojpur Temple
The Bhojpur temple or the Bhojeshwar temple plays a predominant role in the tourism and pilgrimage culture of Bhopal. Located at...
Nalchha Mata- the idol that appears in 3 forms in a day- Mandsaur, M.P
Nalchha Mata Temple
Established on the border of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh states of India, Mandsaur is said to be a town that...
Bhadwa Mata- the Goddess who cures
Bhadwa Mata- the Goddess who cures
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Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara – Lord Krishn’s Chosen Spot
Rajasthan is one of those states in India that owns the pride of being the most visited destination by domestic as well...
Buddhist & Hindu related Kadri Manjunath Temple – Coastal Karnataka
Kadri Manjunath Temple is situated in the hillocks of Kadri Hills in Mangalore (Mengaluru) district and is very near to the coast.
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