इतिहास की क़लम से
Riya Gupta 
Immortality has always been a topic of debate and desire in Hindu mythology. Whether it’s Mahishasura, Bhasmasura, the asura king Hiranyakashipu, or any other asuras, their relentless ‘yog’ always aimed at achieving immortality. Even the main aim of the sagar manthan was to extract the Amrit, ‘the elixir of life’ from the Kshirasagara. This quest … Read more
The world is an open gallery, a museum, a collection of beautiful landscapes, flora and fauna, and, to some extent, man-made creations as well. The world monuments are not just destinations; they are the elements that chain us to the past and remind us of our shared heritage and culture. These monuments remind us of … Read more
‘The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency offered by the United Nations with the aim of promoting World peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. UNESCO has declared World Heritage Sites throughout the world to promote their importance and for their outstanding value to … Read more
Did you know that 0 was discovered in the land of India? And the very first well-equipped civilization (the Indus Valley Civilization) was actually settled on the banks of the Indus River in India. India has witnessed the dawn of some of the greatest religions, including Buddhism and Jainism. India has seen a lot of … Read more
Kerala, located in the southwest part of India, on the coast of the great Arabian Sea, became a famous and accessible port to many foreign invasions. Cultures like French, Portuguese, Dutch, British, and even Arabs came into the country through this part of the land. Therefore, their traces are yet seen in the culture, the … Read more
Planning on a trip to Telangana? Do not miss these 11 must-visit historical monuments to live through the rich history of the land! Situated in the lap of many prominent rivers is ‘the land of the Telugu people, Telangana. This most recently formed state in India has played a very important role in framing the … Read more
Civilization, according to Cambridge English Dictionary: Meanings & Definitions is a human society with its well-developed social organizations or the culture and way of life of a society or country at a particular period in time. Spread over the regions of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, etc., is the world’s oldest civilization, the Indus Valley civilization. The … Read more
Did you know that the city of Delhi went under a series of destruction and reconstruction before finally becoming the Lyuten’s New Delhi? That the city has lived 7 lives before its present one? In the last blog of Delhi, we discussed the historical importance of the monuments built by the Sultans of the Delhi … Read more
The serene water body, blue and green in color, white sand far stretched, and cool fresh air remind me of the time I was in Ladakh! A land of deep valleys, it has its history singing through its monasteries and rich heritage. I won’t lie, it was the last scene from the movie ‘3 idiots’ … Read more
Are you someone who is bored of limiting India’s architectural grandeur to the Taj Mahal only? Want to dig in deeper? Or maybe admire the beauty of some of the finest works by the artisans. The construction of the Taj Mahal is surely aesthetically pleasing, but India is home to many other wonders of architectural … Read more