“महाबलाः जङ्गमयुक्ता भूमिः पाण्डवैः परिणता, फलतः इन्द्रप्रस्थस्य निर्माणम् अभवत्” The mighty forested Indraprastha was once capital of Pandavas, the heroes of Mahabharta. As our Puranas...
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Red Fort As you step out from the bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk, you encounter a magnificent sight- A huge red building with an Indian...
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UNESCO defines ‘heritage’ as “legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations.” UNESCO World Heritage Convention...
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Rice, one of the world’s most vital crops, has a history that stretches back millennia. Its origins can be traced to various regions in Asia,...