History is the study of past events. It shapes our understanding of the present. It includes significant moments, influential figures, and cultural developments. In India, history reflects a rich tapestry of empires, invasions, and independence movements. It informs our laws and constitution. Understanding history fosters a sense of identity. It connects us to our heritage and influences our future.
Rani Velu Nachiyar, the 18th-century queen of Sivaganga in present-day Tamil Nadu, was remembered on her birth anniversary for her resistance to British colonial rule, military leadership and...
The public broadcaster has sought inputs for resuming live radio programming in the Thadou language from Akashvani Imphal, marking a notable development in Manipur’s post-conflict reconciliation efforts. The...
World Braille Day is observed on 4 January to mark the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the French inventor of the Braille reading system. Braille is a tactile...
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has conferred the IFFCO Sahitya Samman 2025 on eminent Hindi writer Maitreyi Pushpa for her outstanding contribution to Hindi literature, especially her...
Delhi Shabdotsav 2026, a three-day literary and cultural festival, will be inaugurated at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi. The event brings together writers, thinkers, speakers and...
The Albert Ekka Brigade observed its 56th Raising Day at Agartala Military Station with solemn ceremonies, recalling its role in the 1971 India-Pakistan war from the Tripura sector....
The Tamil Nadu government has approved the first Jallikattu event of 2026 at Thatchankurichi village in Pudukkottai district on 3 January. This marks the formal start of the...
Garia Puja is festival in Tripura, celebrated with immense fervour. Originally a tribal festival, it has transformed into a celebration of unity among diverse communities. In recent years,...
The unveiling of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio's painting, ‘Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy’, marks cultural event. Displayed at the Italian Cultural Centre in Delhi and later at the Kiran...
The census is a systematic process of collecting, analysing, and interpreting demographic data. In India, its history dates back to the early 19th century. The census has evolved...
