ASI Finds Ruins of Ancient Jain Structure at Halebid
“Around 10 sculptures have been retrieved from the site. Among them, six have carvings on either side. We have shifted them to the museum,” the officer told The Hindu on Saturday.
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Green Cover Inside Red Fort Complex Increased to 52 Acres: ASI
As a part of its drive to renovate and restore the Mughal-era monument, the ASI has also taken steps to preserve the historic Lahori Gate, the red sandstone walls, the glory of Chhatta Bazar and the hidden artworks on the ceiling.
Evidence of Sangam Age Settlement Unearthed at Nangur
The team discovered Chola-period roof tiles with folded ends and rounded tips, terracotta figurines, sealings, ear ornaments and dies, glass beads, stone beads and bangle fragments. The terracotta figurines reveal exquisite workmanship, sources said.
Why A 207-Year-Old Banyan Tree in Assam has A Birthday Party Every Year
“Our tree just turned 207,” says Bhaskar Kalita, a resident of the village, located about 100 km from Guwahati. Kalita heads the committee that takes care of the tree: comprising a group of men from Jalikheti who come from varied professional backgrounds: publishers to school teachers to ex-Army servicemen.
Ayurganic: A Lesson in Organic, Slow Fashion
Organic fabrics dyed naturally and infused with herbs help drive well-being for people and the planet.The designers make a range of products including pants, bathrobes, shawls, scarves, eye masks and even yoga mats. Considering the dyeing is done with organic substances, the range is currently available only in a butter yellow colour
Meet India’s Only Woman Commando Trainer Dr Seema Rao
Dr Seema Rao has trained over 20,000 soldiers from Indian Armed Forces, police and paramilitary. Seema’s is a remarkable story of persistence and strength. As the Buddhist parable goes, the higher the rocks in its path, the greater the wave. Having spent her childhood in Mumbai being fearful and timid, she grew up to be a brave adult, who confronted each fear head-on and overcame it, no matter what it took.
Indian Temple Helps Nurture ‘Extinct’ Turtle Back to Life
The black softshell turtle (Nilssonia nigricans) was declared extinct in the wild 17 years ago by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. However, in Hayagriva Madhav temple in Assam, these reptiles are believed to be a reincarnation of Hindu deity Vishnu and so they are protected.
Meet Narinder Singh Kapany- The Father of ‘Fibre Optics’- Let’s promote this man
Narinder Singh, the Indian-born American physicist hogged the limelight for becoming the first person in the world to depict that light can travel in bent glass fibres. His research paper captioned “A Flexible Fiberscope, using Static Scanning” appeared in the scientific journal Nature in its January 2, 1954 issue and opened the door for instruments such as endoscopes and laser probes.
Rose Named After Janaki Ammal
A new rose hybrid has been named after former John Innes botanist Janaki Ammal.
