The bloody tale of vandalism in Jallianwala Bagh
Today marks 104 years since the Jallianwala Bagh massacre (April 13, 1919). Records kept by the British government show that...
Category : History
Largest earthquake occurred 3800 years ago: Earthquakes in world history
by Riaan Desk
After the devastation caused by the strong earthquake in many countries including Turkey and Syria, people are once again remembering...
What is the connection between Children’s Day and the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru?
by Riaan Desk
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime minister, was born on November 14th. His birthday had been a public event since...
Kumbh Mela and importance of Akhara from the Mughal period
by Riaan Desk
Generally, the words ‘wing’ and ‘wrestling’ appear in front of our eyes when we hear the word ‘Akhara’. But in...
20 December 1988 : 18-year old gets right to vote
by Riaan Desk
The Parliament gave its approval to the legislation on the 20th of December to reduce the age of voting from...