Category : Culture


Bhopal's Ramzan Legacy: Cannons to Firecrackers

Explore Bhopal's rich Ramzan heritage where Nawab-era cannons once announced fasting times. Discover how traditions evolved from booming artillery to firecrackers while preserving cultural identity.

Chandrapur Pillars: Bhonsle Era, Not British, Says Research

Geologist Prof Suresh Chopane challenges official records, asserting stone and brick pillars on Chandrapur-Nagpur forest route date to Bhonsle dynasty, not British period, based on construction patterns and lack of colonial documentation.

8 Animals with Strange Noses: More Than Just Smelling

Discover eight animals with extraordinary noses that serve as hunting tools, communication devices, and survival aids. From elephants to proboscis monkeys, explore how evolution shaped these bizarre features.

James Baldwin: Literary and Social Visionary's Enduring Voice

James Baldwin, born in Harlem in 1924, transcended literature to become a pivotal voice on race, identity, and justice. His works, from Go Tell It on the Mountain to The Fire Next Time, blend personal narrative with universal themes, influencing civil rig

Rajguru's Birth Room Restored, Reopens on Shaheed Diwas

The historic room where revolutionary Shivaram Hari Rajguru was born in Rajgurunagar near Pune has been restored after extensive conservation work. It will reopen to visitors on March 23, Shaheed Diwas, following structural repairs to preserve this key fr

Kochi Art Installation: Farming Crisis Explored Through Film

An immersive art installation in Kochi's Anand Warehouse showcases a powerful film by artist Kulpreet Singh, examining the ecological and social impacts of Punjab's Green Revolution through visuals of stubble burning and symbolic canvases.

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