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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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The History of Concrete and Cement

Concrete is a material used in building construction, consisting of a hard, chemically inert particulate substance known as an aggregate (usually made from differ...

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History of Indian Fashion

Fashion in India is as ancient as human civilization. It has been interwoven with Indian’s rich culture, history and different regions. What we are seeing now...

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No mysterious 4th person behind killing of Mahatma Gandhi, he was killed by Nathuram Godse: Amicus curiae tells SC

Senior advocate and amicus curiae (impartial adviser to court) Amrendra Sharan, submitted his report on Mahatma Gandhi's assassination to the Supreme Court on M...

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Bhagat Singh’s 110th birth anniversary: A look at the revolutionary’s life and little-known facts

On this day, 110 years ago, a boy was born in Lyallpur district of the Punjab Province of British India (which now lies in Pakistan) who, along with a fellow freedo...

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Today in History: Sept. 25

  Today’s Highlight in History:   On September 25, 1957, nine black students who’d been forced ...

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How Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s wife escaped British prison and led two wars against them

Maharani Jindan Kaur, the widow of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the last Sikh ruler of Punjab, is once again enjoying a revival in popular imagination. &...

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The Evil Eye Curse: What Is It and Why Is It Suddenly Popular?

In the past few months, fashion trends have seen a rise in the appearance of an ancient occult symbol: the evil eye. From tattoos to earrings, necklaces to home d&e...

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Tagore wrote Indian national anthem to please the British. Why Katju thinks so

Was 'Jana Gana Mana' written by Gurudev in praise of British King George the fifth?  

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The Untold Story of How the Rama Idol Surfaced Inside Babri Masjid

An excerpt from Krishna Jha and Dhirendra K. Jha's Ayodhya - The Dark Night that uncovers the story of how the mosque had turned into a temple overnight.

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10 Inventions That Changed The World, But Were Made By Mistake

When you think of people who invented something that is used daily in the world today, or something that has literally changed the world, you immediately think of s...

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Today in History: Sept. 26

  Today is Tuesday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2017. There are 96 days left in the year.   Today’s Hi...

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History of Sikhs

Editor – A dear friend asks me for an article that gave the history of Punjabi Sardars or Sikhs as they are commonly known. We present links of the most com...

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20 Rare Pictures of Anil Ambani



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How fake news may have shaped the future of a Tamil empire in medieval India

The author of a novel about Rajendra Chola delves into the provocation for an Indian kingdom to invade Indonesia in the 11th century.

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Nathuram Godse's Last Speech


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Chanakya Death Mystery

Chanakya is one of the most remembered and awesome personalities of the ancient India whose contribution to the field of economics and statecraft are looked with ...

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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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Story Of Fearless Nadia, The First Stuntwoman Of Indian Cinema

There is a reason why Mary Ann Evans is popularly known as the fearless one. The first ever stunt woman not only changed the notion of the hero in Indian Cinema b...

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What does your BINDI say about you

When an Indian woman decorates her forehead with sindoor or bindi, she is just following a tradition that goes back atleast 5,000 years. Wear a bindi or a decorat...

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It Was Not Nehru Who Cut Jinnah's Chances Of Being PM

"A little knowledge is a dang'rous thing; Drink deep, or taste not of the Pierian spring"   - Alex...

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU

An influential leader in the Indian independence movement and political heir of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru became the nation’s first prime minister in 1...

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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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Kalamkari - A Timeless Art



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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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Dilip Kumar met an old gentleman in an aircraft. You wouldn't guess what happened next!

  An inspiring story of a simple yet extraordinary encounter on a plane.   Flights are much more than just ...

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Why should women not go out with loose hair ?

It is a common scene nowadays with women in every corner of the world trying to beautify themselves by leaving loose hair; some even go to the extent of styling the...

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Napoleon in France and Tsar Paul I in Russia wanted to invade India. What stopped them?

An excerpt from ‘Mapping The Great Game: Explorers, Spies & Maps in Nineteenth-century Asia’, by Riaz Dean.  

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