6 interesting things you should know about the Taj Mahal
Superlatives, hyperboles, and romanticism – these three literary vehicles are pretty common when describing the one-and-only Taj Mahal. And, after personally witnessing the monument at…
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15 major ancient Hindu gods and goddesses you should know about
While considered as one of the ancient mythologies in the world, Hindu mythology is distinct from its other historical counterparts – since the extensive scope,…
Taj Mahal’s ‘paradise’ gardens were probably oriented to the solstice sun
One of the often overlooked features of the Taj Mahal complex pertains to its ‘immaculately’ geometrical Charbagh gardens. And adding to the sense of wonderment…
The use of cannabis preserved the ancient walls of man-made Ellora Caves in India
In a ‘groovy’ turn of events, archaeologists have identified how cannabis might have played a crucial role in supporting the antediluvian walls of a UNESCO…
Almost 900,000 Muslim soldiers served in WW1, a new research suggests
Whenever we talk about the First World War, we tend to equate the conflict with the European battlefields. Now while most of the encounters did…
