BrahMos is one of the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles
New Delhi – “Operation Sindoor was not just a military action, but a symbol of India’s political, social and strategic willpower,” said Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh during his virtual address at the inauguration of BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre
Know how and where the Rasgulla sweet originated
Rasgulla is a favorite sweet in every corner of India. People call it by different names, such as Rasgulla, Roshogulla or Rasbhari. For a long time, Bengalis and Odia people did not agree with each other on who invented it.
Bundi is a unique city to see paintings of medieval times
Bundi, originally known as ‘Hadoti’, is a remarkable place with a rich history and a plethora of ancient monuments. Stone age artifacts dating back 5,000 to 2,000 years have been found here. Apart from these, many awe-inspiring temples are famous
U P transport services will now be available through WhatsApp chatbot
Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh Transport Department has launched a 24×7 WhatsApp chatbot for public convenience. Through which major transport-related services will be available to citizens 24 hours a day. Vehicle registration services, driving license details, challan status and more can
AI based Aadhaar Face Authentication witnessing significant growth
New Delhi-In a clear sign of its growing adoption and utility, Aadhaar number holders carried out more than 2,707 crore authentication transactions in 2024-25 including 247 crore such transactions in March alone. Aadhaar has been an enabler of digital economy
Thousands of years old Warli paintings can be seen at Bhimbetka rock shelters in MP
The history of Warli painting dates back thousands of years. This rich artistic heritage seems to have begun as early as 10,000 BC. Echoes of the Warli’s distinctive style of mural painting can be found at the Bhimbetka rock shelters
What did US Vice President Vance say about the Taj Mahal?
US Vice President JD Vance said during his visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra that I have been to many places in the world, but this is the most beautiful structure I have ever seen. Vice President Vance’s son
PM strongly condemns terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. He said, “Those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice. They will not be spared! Their nefarious agenda will never succeed. Our
Why is the small town of Rajasthan ‘Mandawa’ called the Open Art Gallery?
Due to its beautiful frescoes and havelis, Mandawa is called the “Open Art Gallery” or “The Painted City of Shekhawati”. To see these, it is best to go on a walking tour as most of these havelis are located in
India and China close to a major travel breakthrough
The governments of India and China are initiating talks to restore direct flights suspended since 2020 between key cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Shanghai and Guangzhou. This significant move sends a hopeful signal aimed at reviving bilateral ties,
Do you Know about Landour, the hidden paradise in Uttarakhand
A small cantonment town located in the mountains of Uttarakhand, Landour still retains its old-world charm. This small town is so beautiful that it seems as if nature has left no stone unturned in giving it all the beauty. Landour
Hard to book a table at Hong Kong’s Indian restaurant ‘Chaat’
The Hong Kong-based Chaat restaurant serves up a great sample of India’s street snack culture in a sophisticated setting with sweeping skyline views. Chaat is the Hindi word for chatna or to eat a snack chat . The restaurant invites
Dholpur is a hidden gem for history lovers
Situated along the serene Chambal River, Dholpur is a hidden gem in the heart of Rajasthan, India. Living in the shadow of its more famous neighbours like Jaipur and Agra, Dholpur boasts a rich history, architectural marvels and natural beauty.
Film screening in India started at Watson Hotel, Mumbai
On 7 July 1896, the Lumiere Brothers of France screened six films at Watson Hotel, Bombay, marking the birth of Indian cinema. The Lumiere brothers were French cinematographers who came to India to screen their films after proving their cinematic
Karaikal is untouched by tourists and French flavor still persists
“Karai” means lime mix and “Kal” means ‘canal’, thereby the name may mean a canal built of lime mix. The imperial Gazetteer gives it the meaning ‘fish pass’. The town is also known as Karaigiri in Sanskrit. Karaikal was a
Where is the paradise for tea drinkers in India?
India is the world’s largest consumer and second largest producer of tea.The top tea producing states of the country are Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Tripura etc. People believe that Munnar in Kerala produces the best quality of tea.
Kali Kampal Temple in Reunion has always kept its vibrant colours
Indians arrived in Reunion (a French island) in the mid-19th century from Gujarat state in the north-west of India. Arriving there via Mauritius or Madagascar, they ran small businesses for a long time. Since the departmentalisation of Reunion in 1946,
The Bishnoi people of Rajasthan are considered the world’s first environmentalists
Do you know about the Bishnoi community? The Bishnoi people of Rajasthan are considered the world’s first environmentalists. The incredible story of the Bishnoi begins more than 500 years ago in 1485 in the state of Rajasthan located in the
