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Knowledge Nugget: Why Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Non-Cooperation Movement matter for UPSC prep
August 12, 2025 3:11 pm
UPSC Current Affairs: August 1 marks the 105th death anniversary of Bal Gangadhar Tilak. In today’s Knowledge Nugget, learn about his contribution to the freedom struggle. In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, explore the Non-Cooperation Movement, which also began on this date.
Akbar and Aurangzeb, Pakistan and India – what history textbooks tell us about the two countries
July 24, 2025 3:02 pm
Neither celebrates Akbar, and they hold opposing views on Aurangzeb
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise static quiz : History and Culture MCQs on 'Frontier Gandhi', speeches by freedom fighters and more (Week 117)
July 14, 2025 4:56 pm
Attempt today’s UPSC CSE Prelims quiz on History and Culture. Curated questions, detailed explanations, and key facts help you master the static syllabus fast.
Italy’s sunken Roman city of Aenaria rises again; visitors to explore via glass-bottomed boats, snorkelling
July 12, 2025 1:53 pm
The rediscovery was driven by Lauro and a team of local tour operators, archaeologists, and volunteers who self-funded the ongoing excavation.
Who was Sewdass Sadhu, mentioned by PM Modi in Trinidad & Tobago speech?
July 08, 2025 8:14 pm
Sewdass Sadhu was an indentured labourer, credited with single-handedly building the famous “Temple in the Sea” in the Gulf of Paria, the shallow body of water between Trinidad and Venezuela.
Oldest boomerang ever found doesn’t come back — so what was it used for 42,000 years ago?
June 26, 2025 3:40 pm
Carved from a mammoth tusk with exceptional skill, the boomerang showcases the remarkable sophistication of Homo sapiens in Europe at the time.
Face of a woman who lived 10,500 years ago reconstructed; challenges genetic uniformity among European hunter-gatherers
June 22, 2025 2:17 pm
The woman lived in present-day Belgium, and ancient DNA analysis helped with her facial reconstruction, including skin tone, hair, and eye colour.
BA (Hons) History or BA (Hons) Political Science: Which one should a student choose
June 08, 2025 9:32 am
The Right Choice: Both BA in History and BA in Political Science programmes are valuable, but they cater to different academic passions and professional pathways. History offers a window into the past, while political science provides insights into modern governance and power.
Redacted versions of history should not be taught in classrooms: historian Janaki Bakhle
July 29, 2025 8:31 pm
"The contrast (between Savarkar's Islamophobia and anti-caste criticism) is precisely what I wanted to explore in my book. Savarkar is often studied in fragments — either as a poet, a political thinker or a social reformer — but in reality, all these aspects coexisted within him," says Bakhle
A look back at Napster: From peer-to-peer file sharing pioneer to early music streaming service
March 30, 2025 3:00 pm
Napster has been acquired by 3D technology company Infinite Reality for $207 million, but the music platform’s history has been nothing short of controversial.
HISTORY PHOTOS
In pics: 7 watches that changed history
June 06, 2025 1:38 pm
These iconic watches left an indelible mark on history -- from pioneering innovations in accuracy to timepieces that played crucial roles in exploration, warfare, and cultural shifts.
The many wonders of Gol Gumbaz
April 05, 2025 10:08 am
Discover the architectural marvels, rich history, and unique features of this iconic mausoleum, one of India's most impressive landmarks.
Gallery G traces the history of Indian art as it celebrates 20th anniversary
February 03, 2023 5:06 pm
The show includes works from famous artists such as Raja Ravi Varma, M.V. Dhurandhar, J.B. Dikshit, C. Kondiah Raju and many others
Express Wanderlust: In pictures, the prehistoric burial site of Aihole
July 05, 2022 2:20 pm
Aihole is located about 445 km from Bengaluru and is a village on the right bank of the Malaprabha River in Hungund Taluk of Bagalkot district.
In pics: A virtual glimpse of 100 years of art practice
June 14, 2021 5:12 pm
The Edition 2 of The Centum Series by DAG presents a miscellany of Indian art featuring a hundred works by a hundred artists
HISTORY VIDEOS
Life inside the Red Fort, through the eyes of historian Rana Safvi
June 22, 2020 6:04 pm
At a special event introducing her latest book, Rana Safvi gave a tour of what Mughal life looked like inside the Red Fort.
Earthrise: 50 years ago, we saw the earth rise from space for the first time
June 22, 2020 6:07 pm
On Christmas Eve, 1968, astronauts orbiting the moon saw Earth rising for the first time.
Detailed scrutinization required to decipher Netaji's files: Netaji's family members
January 23, 2016 12:45 pm
New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Granddaughter of Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti Rakshit on Saturday said that is a big question why files were kept untouched. She added that since the declassified files were not opened for a longer duration, they didn't have the opportunity to read them. She even Jawaharlal Nehru was "reluctant" to declassify the files. She further added that they were hopeful that they will know the truth. Bose's grand nephew, on the other hand, said it is not easy to read the history that was hidden and distorted for nearly 70 years and it required a detailed scrutinization. He said that the entire nation wanted to know about Netaji's death and the Prime Minister kept his promise.
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