India’s ‘Living Root Bridges’ Get Stronger
Researchers say these little-studied structures, which can stretch for up to 50 meters and last for hundreds of years, could help our cities adapt to rising temperatures associated with the climate crisis.
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Mayuri- The Russian Dance Group’s Love for Indian Culture is Winning Hearts
A Russia-based dance group is delighting their audience with their unusual music choice, exotic costumes and extraordinary grace. Moreover, they are winning hearts online with their love for India and its diverse culture.
India Starts Restoration of Five Bagan Pagodas
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has started the restoration of five pagodas in Bagan’s ancient cultural zone, the Archaeology and National Museum Department in Bagan said in a statement.
Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Sudharshana Chakra
Sudarshan Chakra meaning “one that has auspicious vision.” Sudarshan Chakra is composed of two Sanskrit words, “Su” + “Darshana” meaning auspicious (Su) vision (Darshana). The word Chakra is derived from ‘chruhu’ meaning movement and ‘kruhu’ meaning to do. Chakra means that which is movement. It was created by the combined energy of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara.
Does Agnihotra Homa Offer Protection from Corona Virus?
The name Agnihotra gained widespread attention soon after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy in 1984 when it was found that four or five families living near the Bhopal railway station remained unaffected by the poisonous gas that surrounds them. Seeing the inevitable staring at them the families decided to stay back and do Agnihotra Homa. And wonder of wonders they were the sole survivors in that part of the city affected by the leaking gas.
Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2020 Stands Passed
The Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2020 has been passed by the Parliament after it was passed by Rajya Sabha today. The Lok Sabha had already passed the Bill on 12th December 2019. Speaking after the passing of the Bill, Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ thanked the Members of the House for their support in passing the Bill .
Sarla Thakral: India’s First Woman Pilot
Sarla Thakral did the unthinkable at the young age of 21, when she became the first Indian woman to fly an aircraft. The sari-clad lady made history when she had a four-year-old daughter.
Iron Age Sickle Discovered from Kerala, Malampuzha Reservoir Area
The broken sickle was found on top of a destroyed urn in the valleys that had long been converted into the reservoir of the Malampuzha Dam. The discovery made by a team of researchers led by K. Rajan, associate professor of history at Government Victoria College here, has the potential to throw light on the agrarian nature of life led by the people in the locality during the Iron Age.
Kukke Subramanya
Kukke Subramanya, one among the seven holy places created by Parashurama is mythologically and historically famous for “Nagaradhane”. Kukke Subrahmanya is a temple located in the small, rural village of Subramanya in Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada District near Mangalore , India.
Modi Govt’s Plan for India’s First National Maritime Museum
Maritime activity in ancient India, seafaring under prominent Hindu dynasties such as the Nandas, Mauryas and Guptas, and the influence of Muslim and British rule on India’s maritime heritage — these are some of the themes that the country’s first maritime museum in Gujarat’s Lothal will exhibit.