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Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the auspicious beginning of the festival of Diwali. It falls on the thirteenth lunar
Bhaja Govindam, one of Adi Shankaracharya’s most loved compositions, was born from a moment of deep compassion. According to a
The expression “Dog Days” refers to the hottest stretch of summer, now considered from about July 3 to August 11
Did you know the word vaccine traces its roots to the Latin vaccinus, meaning “of or from cows.” Ever wondered
Fascism is a political system in which a single leader or ruling party holds absolute authority and tolerates no opposition. It
Red tapism means having too many rules, approvals, and formal steps that make it slow and difficult to get things
The idiom “break a leg” means “good luck” and is most famously used in the theater world. Wishing someone good
Did you know the term “happy hour” as used today for late-afternoon or early-evening discounted drinks and snacks in bars
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq, who ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1325 to 1351, is one of the most controversial figures in
Kos Minars are medieval milestones that once dotted the highways of northern India. The name combines “kos,” a traditional unit
Carnatic, the classical musical tradition of South India, derives its name not directly from the state of Karnataka, but from
Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam is a purification ceremony undertaken at the Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala. The term literally means “cleaning
Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi, popularly known as M. S. Subbulakshmi, was born on September 16, 1916, in Madurai. Her mother, Shanmukhavadivu,
The word “diaspora” refers to people living outside their ancestral or native land, and the communities formed by such people. It also
Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy that teaches self-mastery, fortitude, and the pursuit of virtue. It was founded in the
Did you know Agartala, the capital of Tripura, derives its name from the aromatic agarwood trees (Aquilaria malaccensis) that once
The pink-colored bottles seen in Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) traps may look ordinary, but they play a crucial role in scientifically
Two ancient symbols are often associated with medicine: the Rod of Asclepius and the Caduceus. The Rod of Asclepius, a
The Kailasa Temple at Ellora in Maharashtra is one of the most extraordinary achievements of ancient Indian architecture. Designated as
During Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chavithi, devotees bring home or install Lord Ganesha’s idol and worship him for ten days, marking his
Every year on September 5, India celebrates Teachers’ Day to honor Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, one of the nation’s most respected
Did you know September derives its name from the Latin word septem, meaning “seven,” reflecting its position as the seventh
Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, holds deep cultural as well as political significance in modern
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, earns its title of “Pink City” from the warm rose-colored façades that dominate its historic
Jodhpur, Rajasthan’s second-largest city, is known as the “Blue City” for the cluster of azure houses surrounding the 15th-century Mehrangarh
Pondur, a small town in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district, is renowed for its centuries-old tradition of producing khadi of exceptional
Pani puri, known as gol gappe in North India, phuchka in Bengal, gupchup in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, is one of
Unakoti, in Tripura’s Unakoti district, is an ancient Shaivite pilgrimage and archaeological marvel, famed for its colossal rock-cut sculptures and
Aphelion is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when Earth is at the farthest point in its orbit around the Sun.
If you walk through certain forests and glance upward, you might notice something unusual: the treetops don’t always form a
Sallekhana, also known as Santhara, is a voluntary Jain religious vow of gradually reducing food and water intake with the
Bombay duck is not a duck but a lizardfish (Harpadon nehereus) found in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal,
Arichal Munai, meaning “erosion point” in Tamil, marks the southeastern tip of Rameswaram Island and is considered the final edge
The word bhujia (also spelled bhujiya) comes from the Hindi verb bhun-na, which means “to roast” or “to sauté.” In
On August 15, 1947, India finally broke free from British colonial rule, but why was this specific date chosen? The decision
Dungarees are a type of durable cotton garment, commonly recognized as bib and brace overalls or trousers. They were originally
Jigarthanda is a chilled milk‑based beverage that originated in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The name comes from the Urdu/Persian word “jigar,” which
Kopi Luwak is one of the world’s most expensive and unusual coffees, originating mainly from Indonesia. Its uniqueness lies in
Cow’s milk contains several proteins, the most abundant of which is casein (which forms the structure of curds in cheese
In 1914, as the First World War raged, the British Empire needed more than rifles and rations: it needed soldiers.