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Charax Spasinou Revealed in Ancient Mesopotamia

Charax Spasinou, a long-lost city in southern Iraq, has been digitally mapped after remaining buried for centuries. The settlement was founded in 324 BCE near the Tigris River...

 February 19, 2026

Lac La Belle Wreck Found in Lake Michigan

More than 150 years after it sank in a storm, the remains of the luxury steamer Lac La Belle have been located in Lake Michigan. The ship went...

 February 18, 2026

Bhavya Bharat Bhushan Award Launched

The Bhavya Bharat Bhushan Award has been launched by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev to recognise outstanding contributions across multiple fields, including national security, business, arts and entertainment, sports, community...

 February 18, 2026

Mandi International Shivratri Festival 2026 Begins

The seven-day International Shivratri Festival of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh begins and will continue till 21 February 2026. The festival is one of the best-known religious and...

 February 17, 2026

Ol Chiki Script Centenary Celebrations Begin

The centenary celebrations of the Ol Chiki script mark 100 years since its creation for the Santhali language. The initiative marks the script’s role in preserving tribal identity,...

 February 17, 2026

Leh Dosmochey and Likir Stromochey Festivals

The twin monastic festivals of Leh Dosmochey and Likir Monastery Stromochey are being celebrated in Ladakh with religious fervour and traditional grandeur. The festivals are among the most...

 February 16, 2026

Seva Teerth Reflects Indian Architectural Tradition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new office complex, Seva Teerth, has been designed in the Indian architectural tradition. The move marks a symbolic shift away from the colonial legacy...

 February 16, 2026

National Women’s Day Observed in India

National Women’s Day is observed in India every year on 13 February to mark the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu. The day recognises her role in the freedom...

 February 14, 2026

Indian Inscriptions Found in Egypt’s Valley of Kings

Ancient inscriptions in Tamil Brahmi, Prakrit and Sanskrit have been identified in tombs of the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, offering fresh evidence of contact between the...

 February 13, 2026

World Radio Day Conclave 2026 in Raipur

World Radio Day Conclave 2026 will be held in Raipur on February 13 to mark World Radio Day. Organised by All India Radio, Raipur, in collaboration with UNESCO,...

 February 11, 2026

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