Ancient Stepwells
Prime Minister recently praised local efforts for water conservation in Jabalpur and commends citizens for reviving an ancient stepwell.
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Historic Cities of Delhi
Excavations at Purana Qila have revealed 9 cultural levels and a continuous history spanning over 2,500 years
Ahilya Devi Holkar
The government has decided to name Ahmednagar district after Punyashlok Ahilya Devi Holkar
Tipu Sultan- His Place in Political & Cultural Discourse
The ghost of Tipu Sultan continues to haunt the politics of Karnataka, with several politicians denouncing him as a religious fanatic, while others pr…
Interfaith Marriage-Family Coordination Committee- Reasons for Criticism
The recent move by Maharashtra government regarding the interfaith marriage panel has raised concerns about the state’s interference in the rights t…
Shallow Earthquakes- Why are they more Dangerous?
Recently, Indonesia witnessed a relatively small earthquake that claimed a disproportionate number of lives, apart from damaging thousands of building…
Ram Setu- Origin, Significance and Threats
On November 10th, the apex court gave 4 weeks’ time to the central government to clarify its stand on a plea seeking ‘national heritage’ status …
Shallow Water Bodies- Features, Significance and Conservation
The current era, called Anthropocene, is witnessing human interference in every aspect of the planet’s ecosystem. This includes the freshwater habit…
BCCI Equity Policy- Significance, Challenges and Efforts Elsewhere
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