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A.H. Wheeler Book Stalls started by a Frenchman from Allahabad
During the railway journey, passengers always used to buy something from A.H. Wheeler Book Stand. A.H. Wheeler had 378 book stalls, 121 counter tables and 397 trolleys at 258 major stations across the country. The brain behind starting this company
For over 100 years, the town of Chanderi is famous for its Asavali sarees
Made in a small town located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Chanderi silk sarees are one of the most exquisite and expensive sarees in India, and are preferred for formal events such as weddings. For over 100 years, Chanderi
Bhutan: Where There Are More Trees Than People
Known as the Land of Happiness, Bhutan prioritises the well-being and happiness of its citizens over purely economic growth. This holistic approach emphasises environmental conservation, cultural preservation and good governance. This small country is famous for its commitment to environmental
About 20 percent of the population of Trinidad and Tobago is Hindu
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined that his historic visit to T&T at a time when the nation is celebrating 180 years of the first arrival of Indian immigrants on its shores made it even more special. The sub-continent of
Orchha witnesses the magic between sky and river
Orchha. Dawn is the best time to appreciate the magic of Orchha. The morning mist gradually covers the royal cenotaphs (chhatris) on the banks of the Betwa, whose reflection is visible in the crystal-clear water. These funerary monuments with slender
Ranthambore Fort shows Rajasthan’s rich past with its old temples
The noteworthy Ranthambore Fort was built by the Chauhan rulers in the 10th century. Due to its strategic location, it was ideal to keep the enemy at bay. The fort is also related to the historical legend of the royal
The entire nation is shocked by the unfortunate incident of Air India flight AI-171
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the entire nation is shocked by the unfortunate incident involving Air India flight number AI-171, and all citizens of the country stand in solidarity with the families who have lost their loved ones
Renowned Indian painter Kanhai developed the style of Yamuna Ghats
Born in Vrindavan, Mathura district, Krishna Kanhai is an Indian artist and painter who specializes in portraits, realistic, contemporary paintings and Lord Radha-Krishna theme paintings. Krishna Kanhai started his journey as a painter at the young age of 15. He
The amazing Chand Baori with 3,500 narrow steps
The Chand Baori in Abhaneri village was built centuries ago to provide water throughout the year to the arid regions of Rajasthan. It was built in the 9th century AD by King Chanda of the Nikumbh dynasty. One of the
Know about India’s next generation electric trainer aircraft E-Hansa
India has initiated the process of developing the next generation two-seater electric trainer aircraft, Electric Hansa (E-Hansa). Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said that it is a matter of pride that the
IndiGo announced non stop flights to Manchester & Amsterdam
IndiGo announced its first-ever longhaul route connecting Mumbai with Manchester , becoming the only airline to offer nonstop service between these two cities, starting 01 July 2025. Upgrading its inf light dining experience, IndiGo also announced that complimentary hot meals
Govt launches new Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Portal in New Delhi
New Delhi – Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, launched the new Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Portal in New Delhi . The Union Home Secretary, the Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), and other senior officials
Tanot: A small village in Jaisalmer on the Indo-Pak border
Tanot is a small village located in the vast desert of Jaisalmer district. Tanot is just 20 km from the Pakistan border. In a straight line, this distance can be even less. This village is 115 km from the district
Flying carpet flew over Taj Mahal in 1932
Richard Halliburton’s Flying Carpet biplane flew over Taj Mahal in 1932. It was a surprising event for the people of Agra at that time. Richard Halliburton, American writer and explorer, and Moye Stevens, the pilot, were alone on board. The
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