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.
A Telugu medieval inscription linked to the Gajapathi rulers of Odisha has been discovered on a stone pillar at the Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Ramachandrapura Agraharam, Guntur....
Kurumba painting, a prehistoric tribal art form from the Nilgiris, has drawn renewed attention after the posthumous Padma Shri awarded to artist Krishnan Raghavan, known as Kitna. The...
Roopkund Lake is a high-altitude glacial lake in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, famous for the human skeletons found around its icy shores. Situated at about 5,020 metres between Trishul...
Gyan Bharatam is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Culture launched under Union Budget 2025-26 to unearth, safeguard and preserve India’s manuscript heritage. The initiative is supported...
The 9th International Santal Conference was held in Darjeeling, West Bengal, denoting the history, language, script and cultural identity of the Santal community. The event also underlined the...
India is observing National Safety Day on 4 March 2026 to promote accident prevention, workplace safety, and a stronger culture of safety across industries and public life. The...
The historic Hatti Risala procession in Jalna, Maharashtra, was celebrated for its 138th year on Dhulivandan, drawing large community participation. The annual event is held on the day...
Attukal Pongala is being observed at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The annual Hindu festival, also called Pongala Mahotsavam, draws one of the largest gatherings of...
The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel INSV Kaundinya will be ceremonially flagged into Mumbai Harbour on 02 March 2026. The event marks the successful completion of her maiden overseas...
A 14th century shipwreck in waters off Singapore has yielded a major cargo of Yuan Dynasty blue-and-white porcelain, offering fresh evidence of maritime trade between China and Temasek,...
