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Explore India's vibrant and unique festivals in 2025: A complete guide

New Delhi: India is a kaleidoscope of unique traditions and culture. The deep-rooted cultures make this country a hub of heritage and also, one of the...

21.02.2025 10

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Which countries in the world have no rivers? Know about them here

New Delhi: Water is an essential component of life, which is why rivers have played a crucial role in shaping the human history. Since ancient times,...

21.02.2025 20

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Indian Railways cancels several long-distance trains: Know about it here

New Delhi: The ongoing Mahakumbh is witnessing the largest religious gathering in India and one of the largest in the world. Crores of Indians from...

20.02.2025 10

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This animal is largest toothed predator, its brain is 5 times heavier than that of humans: Know about it

New Delhi: The hierarchy of the animal kingdom on this planet is based on the binary of predator and prey. While there are many predatory creatures on...

20.02.2025 10

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Enigmatic destinations: 7 mysterious places on Earth which have baffled science

New Delhi: The Earth is full of mysteries, with many of them being unsolved to this day. However, we must say that while in this age of science and...

16.02.2025 20

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Charan Sparsh: What is the science behind touching the feet of elders to show respect?

New Delhi: One of the hallmarks of Indian culture and tradition is touching the feet of elders to show respect. The tradition has been in vogue since...

08.02.2025 30

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Famous wildlife sanctuaries: Top 8 destinations in world you simply cannot miss

New Delhi: There are numerous wildlife sanctuaries in the world which provide a safe shelter to animals from habitat destruction, encroachment by...

02.02.2025 30

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Death Railway: The historical heritage of Thailand with a horrific, gruesome past

New Delhi: The Death Railway in Thailand is not just a popular tourist place but also a site with a grim history. It serves as a reminder of the many...

31.01.2025 20

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Looking to travel with pets by train in India? Here is how you can do it

New Delhi: Pets are those companions which bring unbridled joy and happiness in our lives. Their antics constantly bring a smile to our face,...

23.01.2025 9

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Dimapur: Explore Nagaland's largest city and a setting of Paatal Lok Season 2

New Delhi: The second season of the famous web series Paatal Lok, starring Jaideep Ahlawat, Gul Panag, Nagesh Kukunoor and Ishwak Singh among others...

23.01.2025 20

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India's Jantar Mantars: Exploring the astronomical heritage of our country

New Delhi: A Jantar Mantar is an astronomical instrument made of stone which was designed to be used with the naked eye. In India, Raja Jai Singh II,...

16.01.2025 20

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Going to visit Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj? Here are some things you can do

New Delhi: The Mahakumbh Mela is one of the biggest festivals in India and it is attended by crores of people. It is held every 12 years and this...

15.01.2025 10

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Lal Bahadur Shastri: Did you know that the former PM once took a loan to buy a car?

New Delhi: Lal Bahadur Shastri, who was the Prime Minister of India from 1964 to 1966, was one of the greatest to have served in that office. He left...

12.01.2025 10

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Amrit Bharat 2.0 trains: All new features from enhanced safety to upgraded toilets

New Delhi: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on January 10, 2025, inspected the manufacturing of Amrit Bharat 2.0 trains at the Integral Coach...

11.01.2025 10

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Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Going to Prayagraj from Mumbai? These are the trains you can take

New Delhi: Mahakumbh Mela is one of the biggest religious events in India. It is believed that if one takes bath in the Mahakumbh, all sins of the...

10.01.2025 8

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Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Train travel guide from Bengaluru to Prayagraj

New Delhi: The Mahakumbh Mela is one of the biggest events in India. This year, it will be held from January 13 to February 26. For over 40 days, the...

09.01.2025 7

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Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Chennai to Prayagraj train guide and costs

New Delhi: The upcoming Mahakumbh 2025 will start from January 13 and will host lakhs of devotees over 46 days. The Uttar Pradesh government is...

08.01.2025 10

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JC Kumarappa: Gandhian economist and pioneer of rural development economy

New Delhi: JC Kumarappa is one of the greatest names in the field of Indian economics in the modern age. He was an an Indian economist who was a...

05.01.2025 4

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The Decian Persecution: When Roman loyalty demanded mass religious sacrifice

New Delhi: History is replete with examples of rulers who had whimsical fancies and ideas. They used to implement strange ideas and expected people...

04.01.2025 3

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Concubine to Empress: Meet Wu Zetian, the richest woman ever who had more wealth than Elon Musk and Mukesh Ambani

New Delhi: Since the ancient times, the world has seen numerous powerful women who have overcome stereotypes and broken gender barriers. There have...

29.12.2024 3

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New Year's Resolutions: How to stick to your goals in 2025?

New Delhi: With 2024 nearing its end and 2025 just around the corner, most of us are witnessing a flurry of new year’s resolutions with ourselves...

28.12.2024 4

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Hanukkah 2024: Traditions, History and Christmas Confluence

New Delhi: The first night of Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday will fall on the same day as Christmas this year. Since 2005, this is happening for the...

26.12.2024 5

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Constantine the Great The Emperor who popularised Christianity in Rome

New Delhi: Constantine I is commonly known as Constantine the Great, and the name itself is an indicator to the magnanimity of the man and his...

26.12.2024 10

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Basilica of Bom Jesus to Saint Francis Church: 8 most famous churches in India

New Delhi: Christmas will be celebrated on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ and it is the biggest festival in the Christendom...

25.12.2024 4

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National Mathematics Day: An occasion to celebrate the legacy of Srinivasa Ramanujan

New Delhi: Mathematics is present in every sphere of our life. It plays an active role in our daily journey from the moment we wake up to the...

22.12.2024 4

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Top 6 Haunted Places in India: Bhangarh Fort, Kuldhara and More Spooky Sites

New Delhi: It is a fact reported by the majority that Bhangarh Fort is possibly the most haunted place in India. Well, our country has no death of...

15.12.2024 5

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Mohammad al-Bashir: Meet the new caretaker PM of Syria after the fall of Assad regime

New Delhi: Syria has been going through a chaotic phase for a long time, first due to its civil war and now due to apparent political instability....

13.12.2024 5

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This Indian ruler used a famous diamond as paperweight and appeared on Times magazine cover

New Delhi: According to reports, Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad was the richest person in the...

11.12.2024 5

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Chakravarti Rajagopalachari birth anniversary: The last of the Governor Generals of India

New Delhi: Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly known as C Rajagopalachari, was an Indian statesman, freedom fightter writer and lawyer who holds...

11.12.2024 3

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What is Human Rights Day? A Guide to Universal Declaration of Human Rights

New Delhi: There are human rights to every person on this planet and everyone is entitled to enjoy them. It is the duty of every government and...

08.12.2024 3

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Human Rights Day 2024: What is the theme of the day this year?

New Delhi: Every person on this planet has certain human rights which that individual must enjoy and the governments and other relevant authorities...

08.12.2024 8

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Cannikin: When an underground nuclear test of the US was 400 times the Hiroshima bomb's power

New Delhi: On November 6, 1971, an underground nuclear test shook the Amchitka island in Alaska. The name of the test was Cannikin and the United...

06.12.2024 10

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Explore India's Top Wildlife Parks: Your Winter Sanctuary Guide

New Delhi: Winter has arrived, rather it is taking a peek right now before making a full-fledged appearance. India has no dearth of wildlife...

03.12.2024 6

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Twenty-One Demands: When Japanese Empire made secret demands to China who exposed it

New Delhi: During World War I, the Japanese Empire under Prime Minister Ōkuma Shigenobu made a list of demands to the Republic of China’s...

30.11.2024 10

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Inder Kumar Gujral death anniversary: Know about the former PM of India

New Delhi: Inder Kumar Gujral was an Indian politician, freedom activist and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of India from April 1997 to...

30.11.2024 3

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Who designed the famous Sydney Opera House in Australia? Meet the Danish architect Jørn Oberg Utzon

New Delhi: The Sydney Opera House in Australia’s Sydney is a multi-venue performing arts centre. It is widely regarded as one of the most famous...

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ISKCON: How the organisation has fallen prey to violent actions over the years

New Delhi: Bangladesh is witnessing raging controversy and protests since the arrest of the Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das. On November 25, Chinmoy...

29.11.2024 10

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Albanian Declaration of Independence: When Albania became an independent nation

New Delhi: Albania declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire through the Albanian Declaration of Independence. The freedom of Albania was...

28.11.2024 4

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Verghese Kurien birth anniversary: The engineer who led India's White Revolution and founded Amul

New Delhi: Milk is one of the most important sources of nutrients and every year on November 26, National Milk Day is celebrated in India. The day...

26.11.2024 30

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Perkin Warbeck: The curious case of a pretender to the English throne

New Delhi: The curious tale of Perkin Warbeck has been immortalised in history as someone who was a pretender to the English throne. He claimed...

23.11.2024 6

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Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, November 9?

New Delhi: Banks are mostly frequented by the common people and hence, any changes to the schedule of the banks are crucial for everyone to know....

09.11.2024 3

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Who is India's top philanthropist? Not Mukesh Ambani, this person leads charts

New Delhi: A philanthropist is someone who donates to help the needy. The rich uses the wealth to help those who are not as fortunate and in India,...

07.11.2024 4

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Train delayed: How to get full refund of train ticket by filing TDR

New Delhi: In India, trains getting delayed for several reasons is a phenomenon that many of us have faced. Delayed trains create a problem for the...

07.11.2024 10

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Bank locker charges of HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank

New Delhi: There are few people in the world who do not use bank lockers to keep their valuable things, except of course those who want to hide...

06.11.2024 3

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Union Bank of India revises FD interest rates: Check new rates here

New Delhi: Union Bank of India, commonly known as the Union Bank, is an Indian public sector bank whose headquarters is in Mumbai. It was...

03.11.2024 4

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EPF vs PPF: Differences, interest rates offered and tax benefits compared

New Delhi: People nowadays are looking to invest their money in schemes instead of keeping it in the bank. The schemes help them to increase their...

02.11.2024 2

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Bhai Dooj 2024: Check out these financial gifts for this important occasion

New Delhi: Bhai Dooj is one of the most cherished festivals in India and this year, it will be celebrated on November 3. The festival has certain...

01.11.2024 10

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Public Provident Fund: What are the PPF maturity and withdrawal rules?

New Delhi: Nowadays, people are more prone to invest their money in some scheme than to keep it in the bank to maximise their profit. Among the...

26.10.2024 5

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Gola Dhoro: Know about this lesser-know historical site of Indus Valley Civilisation

New Delhi: India has several sites of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation and Gola Dhoro is one of them. It is an archaeological site situated at...

23.10.2024 3

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Bihar Hooch tragedy: Take a look at the biggest cases of alcohol poisoning in India

New Delhi: A hooch tragedy has taken place in Bihar’s Siwan and Saran districts and it has taken the lives of 35 people. The police said that they...

19.10.2024 7

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