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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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When pirate Henry Avery hijacked a Mughal ship, souring Aurangzeb’s ties with East India Company

Assurances that the pirates, though English, had nothing to do with the East India Company, did not convince the Mughal establishment.

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Hindu-Muslim marriages are a fact of life

‘Love Jihad’ makes newspaper headlines and is subject of prime time TV debates. What’s new? According to a report in the India Today (12 September...

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THE ORIGIN OF THE SAREE

The saree is one of the world’s oldest and perhaps the only surviving unstitched garment from the past. Over the millennia, it has not only become a sensuou...

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A newborn kangaroo is about as long as a paperclip

The kangaroo is a marsupial. A distinctive characteristic common to marsupials is that, with most, the young are carried around in a pouch. They are mainly found in...

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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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‘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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10 Brilliant Quotes By The Legend APJ Abdul Kalam

APJ Abdul Kalam, an icon, and a legend. As we all know, the Missile Man died due to a cardiac arrest while he was giving a speech to some students in Shillong. His ...

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An Oasis of Stone: Exploring Orchha

Orchha was once surrounded by dense forests, which gave the city its name. The word ‘Orchha’ means ‘hidden’. Today however, it is known fo...

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How Old Delhi’s Randi ki Masjid got its name

There was a time, long ago, when ‘tawaif’ and ‘randi’ were not words proscribed from civil conversation. It was a time when women of art c...

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8 JAN 1025 SULTAN MAHMOOD DESTROYS SOOMNATH TEMPLE.

  Mahmud Ghazni’s Invasions of India Name of the Battle: Mahmud Ghazni’s Invasions of India Venue: Vario...

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The History Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) In 1 Minute

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), formerly known as Victoria Terminus (VT), is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a historic railway station located in the heart ...

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Is India only about Hindi and Hindus?

In the European Parliament, on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee year of the European Union, the former president of India Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam said- ” I am...

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This one’s for history buffs. Oldest Buddhist stele discovered in Tibet

  The stele is 1.85 meters tall, inscribed with the image of a standing Buddha. On its left side are 24 lines of old Tibetan language. On its ...

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Today in History: Oct. 31

    Today is Halloween.   Today’s Highlight in History: ...

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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's 123rd birth anniversary, history and other facts

In 1943, Netaji traveled to Tokyo, Japan via submarines and formed a trained army of about 40,000 troops as the Indian National Army, which was first formed under...

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Who Is to Blame for Partition? Above All, Imperial Britain

LONDON — Seventy years ago this week, India and Pakistan became independent from the British Empire. The celebrations were cut short as the...

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History of Chambal

The divine origin of Indian Rivers is an article of faith for many millions of believers. Celebrated, and worshipped, the River is revered as a physical manifesta...

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Fatima Bilgrami shares the fascinating journey of her in-depth study of the garbs of the Qutb Shahi rulers

There is a Zen-like calm around Fatima Bilgrami when she recalls her dream. “I saw the seven Qutb Shahi rulers in my dream. They were in a big palace with b...

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The Untold Story Of 'The Turkman Gate Massacre' During India's Emergency

Remember, remember not the Fifth of November but our own gunpowder, treason and plot.  We see of no reason why this censored out season should ever be forgot...

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Why was Gandhi killed (full)

We had a great holiday in Himachal Pradesh last summer. Vaishali and myself visited Dalhousie, Dharamshala, Manali, Spiti Valley and ended with Kalpa in Kinnaur dis...

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Nehru, the real architect of modern India

Nehru was the product of modern India  

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Demonetization 2000 years ago



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24th August 1608: The First Representative of the East India Company Lands in Surat.

The East India Company was a British joint stock company founded in 1600 to carry out the trade with the East Indies (a term used to refer to South and South East...

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The Truth About Christmas

Christmas: The very word brings joy to our hearts. Peace, Love, Joy, Hope- We know that all of these words are the themes of Christmas. However If ...

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History of English Walnuts vs Black Walnuts

So, you’ve always wanted to know what’s the difference between English Walnuts vs Black Walnuts. The short answer is the English walnut is mostly grow...

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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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