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Did you know Agartala, the capital of Tripura, derives its name from the aromatic agarwood trees (Aquilaria malaccensis) that once grew abundantly across the region? The name comes from two Sanskrit words: agar—the valuable tree known for its fragrant heartwood—and…
The pink-colored bottles seen in Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) traps may look ordinary, but they play a crucial role in scientifically proving bribery. Before a raid, the ACB dusts the marked currency notes with phenolphthalein powder, an invisible compound. When the…
Two ancient symbols are often associated with medicine: the Rod of Asclepius and the Caduceus. The Rod of Asclepius, a single serpent entwined around a staff, comes from Greek mythology. Asclepius, the god of healing, was linked with snakes, which…
The Kailasa Temple at Ellora in Maharashtra is one of the most extraordinary achievements of ancient Indian architecture. Designated as Cave 16 within the Ellora complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this massive rock-cut shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva.…
During Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chavithi, devotees bring home or install Lord Ganesha’s idol and worship him for ten days, marking his symbolic presence on earth. The worship culminates with the immersion or Visarjan, which has a spiritual and cultural meaning. According…
Every year on September 5, India celebrates Teachers’ Day to honor Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, one of the nation’s most respected scholars and the second President of India. Born in 1888 in Tiruttani, then part of the Madras Presidency, he hailed…
Did you know September derives its name from the Latin word septem, meaning “seven,” reflecting its position as the seventh month in the early Roman calendar? Before the Julian reform of 45 BCE, the Roman year began in March, which…
Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, holds deep cultural as well as political significance in modern Indian history. Though the worship of Ganesha is an age-old tradition, the public celebration of the festival gained prominence in…
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, earns its title of “Pink City” from the warm rose-colored façades that dominate its historic quarters. The practice began in 1876, when Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II had the city painted in this color to…