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Kolar Gold Fields ( KGF )

Kolar Gold Fields is the 2 nd deepest mine on the earth having the depth of 3 KM.

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Baan Sthamb - Amazing India

There is a fascinating mystery called “Baan Stambh” in the ancient Somnath Temple in Gujarat.

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जब हिटलर ने पोलैंड पर आक्रमण करके द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध की शुरुआत की...

जब हिटलर ने पोलैंड पर आक्रमण कर के द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध की शुरुआत की... तो उस समय पोलैंड के सैनिकों ने अपने देश की 500 महिलाओं और लगभग 200 बच्चों को एक जहाज़ में बै...

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Ancient footprints re-write humanity's history in the Americas

The findings push back the date at which the continent was colonised by its first inhabitants by thousands of years

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10 LESSER-KNOWN FACTS ABOUT GREAT DISASTERS IN HUMAN HISTORY

History says humanity has survived disasters – at times man-made, at times natural ones. With time, some have become notable but well-known episodes to mentio...

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How Measles Helped Destroy the Hawaiian Monarchy

The death of King Kamehameha II and Queen Kamamalu was a harbinger of disaster.

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A Strange Case of Doppelgangers: Hitler and Gandhi in India

Mein Kampf, which by law cannot be sold in Germany, has much more than a respectable market in India.  In a country where the sale of 5,000 copies is enough to...

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HOW THE THREE NATIONAL ANTHEMS OF INDIA, BANGLADESH AND SRI LANKA MET IN UNION…THANKS TO TAGORE

What was once merely a rumour that flowed through the Tagorean grapevine has recently been proved to be a blissful reality bringing joy to many Tagore devotees. T...

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Top 7 Extinct Human Species



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Today in History: Sept. 29

  Today’s Highlight in History:   On Sept. 29, 1789, the U.S. War Department established a regular ar...

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Jagdish Tytler Opens up on 'Rajiv Gandhi's Role' During 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots

Jagdish Tytler said Rajiv Gandhi “recced” North Delhi during the riots triggered by prime minister Indira Gandhi’s assassination in 1984.

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14 lesser known facts about Indian Independence every Indian should know!

India is a land of such incredible things one could never get enough of. India, once the wealthiest country in the world attracted invaders from far across. Some ac...

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‘Livva little hot’ Rekha, a cola war and the zing thing: Remembering Gold Spot

Long before Fanta or Mirinda, the reigning queen of the orange soda market was Parle’s Gold Spot.  

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Archival documentary reveals how the British saw India and how Indians returned the gaze

Sandhya Suri’s fascinating ‘Around India with a Movie Camera’ for the BFI National Archive is a compilation of films made during colonial rule.

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Battle Of Saragarhi - Where 21 Sikh Soldiers Killed 600 Afghans In The Greatest Last Stand Ever

Those who were fascinated with the movie '300' would be even more impressed by what a group of 21 young Sikh men did in the Battle of Saragarhi.

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51 Mind-Blowing Facts About Life, The Universe, And Everything.

  1. The sun makes up more than 99% of the mass of the solar system.   2. Humans can distinguish between at...

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13 Facts About The Life Of Osho, The Indian Mystic

  Osho, the Indian mystic, spiritual guru or sex guru (for some) had an immense impact on the culture and religion of India. Although, origina...

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This Is The Most Important Innings In Indian Cricket History & You’ve Probably Never Heard Of It

Not everyone talks of CK Nayudu. There are two things you should know about him: He was the India's first ever Test captain. And he took us f...

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Story of Goa's freedom, a forgotten fight of independence

While India attained independence from the British Raj on 15 August, 1947, Goa was still languishing under four and a half century of Portuguese rule. The Portugues...

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10 Real life Indian Heroes and their unsung stories

It’s very difficult to choose few Indians who are making us proud because there are many people who have done a lot for the country and are shining on the glo...

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The day India freed Goa from Portuguese rule

Goa on India's western coast was freed from Portuguese rule on 19 December 1961, more than four centuries after it was colonised.

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Interesting Facts About Jyotiraditya Scindia's Rs 4000 Cr Jai Vilas Palace We Bet Most Don't Know

Residing in the heart of the beautiful state of Madhya Pradesh, the lovely city of Gwalior is known for its palaces and temples and offers a history-rich aesthetic ...

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Why should women keep long hair and men short hair?

Since time immemorial, hair has always been associated with beauty among women. Even in fantasy stories and cartoons, the princess or the most beautiful girl would ...

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The East India Company: The original corporate raiders

For a century, the East India Company conquered, subjugated and plundered vast tracts of south Asia. The lessons of its brutal reign have never been more relevant...

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Was Abraham Lincoln an Atheist?

Every U.S. president has been a member of a church, except for one: Abraham Lincoln.    

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The Battle of CHAMKAUR

In western history, battles that have changed the course of history are well chronicled. They also form part of the folklore of the country. Two such examples are...

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Know how did Naga Sadhus destroyed Mohammed Gauri, Timur, Khilji and many other Foreign invaders.

You must have seen Naga Sadhus in Mahakumbh, Arthkumbh, and Simhasthakumbh. By looking at them, you often raise the question in mind of everyone-who are these Naga ...

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Leopard tranquilised in Manesar 36 hours after it strayed into Maruti plant

Wildlife officials tranquilised a leopard inside the premises of a Maruti Suzuki plant in Manesar on Friday, almost 36 hours after it was first spotted. ...

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Why do Hindus prefer birth anniversaries to death anniversaries?

Hindus do prefer birth anniversaries (jayanti) over death anniversaries (punya tithi). However, we can qualify this by saying most Hindu festivals are about the bir...

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How a 400-year-old curse continues to haunt one of India’s richest royal families

For much of their 600-year-old history, the Wadiyar dynasty—rulers of the erstwhile kingdom of Mysore, in the southern Indian state of Karnataka—has bee...

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How Sheikh Abdullah’s note to Nehru saved Kashmir from falling into the hands of Pakistan

  The October 26, 1947, meeting at Nehru’s residence would eventually decide the future of Jammu and Kashmir.

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