See History of India through Maps at This Exhibition
At the exhibition, the organisers also explain the emergence of the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India, which was one of the most advanced and extensive mapping exercises in the…
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75 years on, Britisher’s land transfer mired in litigation | India News
NEW DELHI: A 30 acre land in Haldwani, taken on lease in June 1924 by one John Vaughan, has changed many hands but the original ownership transfer from the Englishman to an Indian in 1947…
Parliament: ‘Sengol’ moved to Delhi for installation at new Parliament…
PRAYAGRAJ: The golden 'Sengol', which was kept in Allahabad Museum has been moved to the national capital ahead of the inauguration of the new Parliament building.Notably, 'Sengol', which…
Proud Yet Unbelievable Moment, Won’t Make Replicas for Sale, Crafter’s…
The sengol was crafted in 1947, a couple of months before Independence, under the guidance of the seer of Thiruvaduthurai Atheenam mutt in Tamil Nadu. It has carvings of Nandi and goddess…
Kerala: Raja Ravi Varma birth anniversary: 15 unknown facts about India’s…
Raja Ravi Varmais widely considered one of the greatest painters in Indian art history. He is credited with revolutionizing Indian art by introducing new techniques and styles that…
