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Yogi announces Sikh gurus’ history will be included in UP school syllabus
Lucknow | By Press Trust of India| Posted by Akhilesh Nagari
UPDATED ON DEC 28, 2020 10:06 AM IST
Adityanath said this at a Gurbani Kirtan held at his residence on the occasion of ‘Sahibzada Diwas’, which marks the martyrdom of four ‘sahibzada’ (sons) of 10th Sikh Guru Gobind Singh and his mother Mata Gujri.
Review: A People’s History of Heaven by Mathangi Subramanian
Hindustan Times | By Saudamini Jain
UPDATED ON OCT 30, 2020 03:26 PM IST
This book is a fictional case-study for the slogan “The revolution will be feminist, or it will be nothing.”
Meet the fans behind some of the world’s biggest online cricket archives
Hindustan Times | By Vanessa Viegas
UPDATED ON OCT 11, 2020 09:06 AM IST
These are regular men with full-time jobs who also spend hours every week poring over footage, tracing antecedents, cataloguing, saving and eventually posting bits of cricket history on YouTube and Twitter, to the delight of fans — and cricketers — around the world.
Chandigarh University creates history during campus placements 2020
By Brand Post
UPDATED ON JUL 02, 2020 04:25 PM IST
Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Flipkart, IBM, Nutanix, Capgemini and Cognizant are some of the prominent companies that recruited CU Students.
Essay: On the need for a people’s history of the pandemic
Hindustan Times | By Sankar Ray
UPDATED ON JUN 12, 2020 06:52 PM IST
It is imperative to have an oral historical narrative of Covid-19, the first global pandemic being documented on social media, writes Sankar Ray
A page of American history
Hindustan Times | By Meher Castelino
PUBLISHED ON MAY 17, 2020 01:32 AM IST
When next you can travel, take a whole day and go back in time at the Winterthur estate in Delaware, USA
Learn from history. Stay invested!
By Brand Post
UPDATED ON MAY 21, 2020 01:08 PM IST
Every sharp fall has been followed by a recovery, and markets have emerged stronger than before. Read on to know more.
World Laughter Day 2020: Why we must remember that laughter is indeed the best medicine
Hindustan Times | By Divya Dureja
UPDATED ON MAY 03, 2020 06:45 AM IST
In these testing times of a contagious virus on the loose that threatens to impact our health negatively, we have to remember we still have a very strong weapon with us that can counter our chances of getting unwell.
Ramadan 2020: History, significance and when does Ramadan begin
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON APR 24, 2020 08:28 AM IST
During the period of Ramadan, millions of Muslims fast for a month every year. It is one of the most important festivals of the Islamic calendar.
World Heritage Day 2020: Significance, history and how to celebrate
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON APR 18, 2020 10:40 AM IST
Every year, April 18 is observed as World Heritage Day to promote cultural heritage via activities which are undertaken by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).
Haemophilia Day 2020: Significance and history
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON APR 16, 2020 04:49 PM IST
Every year on April 17, Haemophilia Day is recognised to raise awareness about Haemophilia and other similar bleeding disorders.
Good Friday 2020: History, significance and important facts
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON APR 10, 2020 09:00 AM IST
Good Friday is also known as Great Friday, Black Friday, Easter Friday or Holy Friday and this year it falls on April 10.
Podcast: Pallavi Raghavan on an Alternative History of India-Pakistan Relations
By Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON APR 08, 2020 07:40 AM IST
A new book by the historian Pallavi Raghavan offers a very different account about relations between these two South Asian rivals in the immediate aftermath of Partition in 1947.
World Health Day 2020: History and significance
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON APR 07, 2020 07:40 AM IST
World Health Day 2020: Every year on April 7, the World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates World Health Day. World Health Day is celebrated to spread awareness about the importance of health.
Mahavir Jayanti 2020: Significance and history of the day
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON APR 06, 2020 08:21 AM IST
Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most important festivals in Jainism, and it celebrates the birth anniversary of the 24th Tirthankara Mahavir, who played a significant role in preaching Jainism.
April Fools’ Day 2020: History and significance
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON APR 01, 2020 09:01 AM IST
The origins of April Fools’ Day remain a mystery for many of us. According to some historians, it is believed that April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582 when France switched to the Gregorian calendar.
Review: Sebastian & Sons – A Brief History of Mrdangam Makers by TM Krishna
Hindustan Times | By Kunal Ray
UPDATED ON MAR 13, 2020 10:58 PM IST
TM Krishna’s new book on mrdangam makers moves these Dalit master craftspersons from the margins to the mainstream of Carnatic music discourse
Writing class 12 history exam in Northeast Delhi, students hope for better things to be written in history
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON MAR 03, 2020 04:42 PM IST
According to the CBSE, over 98 per cent attendance was recorded in the exam with absentees including mostly private candidates.
A brief history of social science research
By Bonita Aleaz and Partha Pratim Basu
UPDATED ON FEB 19, 2020 04:13 PM IST
Book Excerpt: A new volume of edited articles examines the emergence of new methods and interdisciplinary avenues within the discipline
Retracing the rich history of J&K, writes Karan Singh
By Karan Singh
UPDATED ON FEB 10, 2020 12:39 PM IST
Both Jammu and Kashmir are unhappy with the UT status. Restore normal political activity soon
Mount Maunganui weather today: Will rain stop India’s charge to create history?
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 02, 2020 09:19 AM IST
Ind vs NZ: We are at Mount Maunganui - this town is built around a hill and hence, there will be gusts of wind and this could prove to a significant factor.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birth Anniversary: History and significance
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By Asheeza Baig
UPDATED ON JAN 22, 2020 03:48 PM IST
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birth Anniversary: On the occasion of the 124th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, we will look back on his life and all that he accomplished as one of the most celebrated young freedom fighters of India.
Billie Eilish to perform new James Bond film theme song, will be the youngest artist in history to do so
Reuters | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JAN 15, 2020 12:00 PM IST
The makers of James Bond films, revealed that American teen sensation Billie Eilish will perform the title song of their next film, No Time To Die, starring Daniel Craig.
Solve crime, explore feelings or retrace history with subscription boxes
Hindustan Times | By Aishwarya Iyer
PUBLISHED ON JAN 11, 2020 08:19 PM IST
You’ve got mail: You sign up and get a bunch of customised goodies at your door every month and these services are evolving.
How crowdsourced archives are making Indian history personal and accessible
Hindustan Times | By Danish Raza
UPDATED ON JAN 10, 2020 06:23 PM IST
Half-remembered anecdotes, photos from fading family albums, treasured tales and half-preserved keepsakes. In India, personal memory is finally becoming part of public record with crowdsourced archives, oral-history projects and online initiatives
Indian cyclists create history, No 1 in 4 events
NEW DELHI | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JAN 07, 2020 11:27 PM IST
Laitonjam Ronaldo Singh, part of the junior world championship winning team (sprint) last year, rose a spot on Tuesday to be ranked No.1 in individual sprint in the latest international cycling union (UCI) rankings.
Abracadbra is history: Meet the new-age magicians
Hindustan Times | By Danish Raza
UPDATED ON JAN 05, 2020 01:43 PM IST
Unlike traditional wizards, they use smartphones and tablets as props
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2020: Wishes, messages and quotes you can send
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JAN 02, 2020 10:37 AM IST
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2020: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj, who was the 10th guru of the Sikhs.
Only 2nd time in history: Pakistan top 4 repeat India’s 12-year-old unique feat
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 23, 2019 08:13 AM IST
Shan Masood (135), Abid Ali (174), Azhar Ali (118), and Babar Azam (100*) all scored their centuries and they sent the visitors on a leather hunt.
Jharkhand create history in Ranji Trophy with sensational win against Tripura
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 13, 2019 11:41 AM IST
Saurabh Tiwary and Ishank Jaggi were the stars for Jharkhand as they beat Tripura by 54 runs and bagged six points.