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New gate, facade, interpretation centre in Jantar Mantar revamp
Bheem Singh Rawat, conservation assistant at Jantar Mantar, said the interpretation centre will help visitors understand the history of the various instruments.
Updated on Sep 22, 2023 02:01 AM IST
Miss Universe pageant eliminates age restrictions for the first time in history
Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel's announcement during New York Fashion Week 2024 marks a historic moment, as the pageant eliminates its upper age limit.
Published on Sep 14, 2023 04:26 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, Delhi
Only drum-beating, no systemic change on ground, Jai Ram slams HP govt
In contrast to the state government’s claims of “systemic change,” Thakur asserted that there has been no substantial improvement on the ground
Published on Sep 12, 2023 12:37 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Peter Frankopan - “We are living through an unparalleled age of transformations”
On the wider questions about the natural world’s reshaping as a result of globalisation, consumption patterns, demographics, and climate change
Published on Sep 08, 2023 09:54 PM IST
Syed Saad Ahmed
G20 invite fuels speculation about legislation to rename India as Bharat
There was no official confirmation of the legislation
Updated on Sep 05, 2023 03:00 PM IST
Ramesses the Great was a superb self-promoter
The Egyptian pharaoh got his title by declaring it was so, as a new biography shows
Published on Sep 02, 2023 11:23 PM IST
The Economist
Khattar, Mann hail Neeraj for javelin gold, celebrations in native village in Haryana
Residents of Khandra village in Panipat district stayed awake the entire night to watch the World Athletics Championships javelin final in Budapest, Hungary, and celebrate the historic win
Updated on Aug 28, 2023 12:50 PM IST
HTC
Today in History: August 27, catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa
Krakatoa's catastrophic 1883 eruption and notable birthdays, including Rock musician Alex Lifeson and Actor Aaron Paul, mark August 27 in history.
Published on Aug 27, 2023 11:27 AM IST
AP |
Kerala restores deleted portions in textbooks for class 11,12
The chief minister pointed out that one of the portions deleted by NCERT from the textbooks concerned the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi
Updated on Aug 24, 2023 01:00 AM IST
A delightful chronicle of our prime ministers
Neerja Chowdhury's book on six Indian prime ministers combines history and biography with anecdotes and in-depth research, leading to a delightful read
Published on Aug 19, 2023 10:25 PM IST
Partition only due to 2 persons: Manik Saha
Manik Saha added that people suffered due to the Partition as it not only resulted in geographical division but also division of humanity, culture and heritage.
Updated on Aug 15, 2023 03:31 PM IST
Priyanka Deb Barman
Bridging hearts is as important as ending the curse of poverty
India has progressed from poverty and despair to economic growth and empowerment, but social responsibilities are crucial
Published on Aug 14, 2023 12:10 AM IST
A remarkable foray into contemporary India
Neerja Chowdhury's new book, "How Prime Ministers Decide," provides an inside account of India's power struggles over the past four decades.
Published on Aug 07, 2023 08:22 AM IST
Buddhist archaeological site of Pilak becomes prominent destination for tourists
The rich historical and spiritual history of Pilak, situated in the scenic area of Jolaibari in Tripura, is being promoted by the state government of Tripura.
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 06:24 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Tripura, India
Harris backed high school course on slaves' 'skills' ahead of Florida backlash
Vice President Kamala Harris is accused of hypocrisy for endorsing a college-level class on slavery that is similar to the curriculum she condemned in Florida.
Published on Jul 28, 2023 07:36 AM IST
Bansal urges Chandigarh admn to withdraw notices issued to rehab colonies’ occupants
Former member of Parliament Pawan Kumar Bansal recalled that in 2012, the UT administration initiated steps to regularise and grant ownership rights to various allottees/transferees in different rehabilitation colonies
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 04:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Punjabi folk singer Surinder Shinda passes away in Ludhiana
Known for his soulful voice and unique style of rendering folk songs, Shinda, 70, rose to prominence in the 1970s, Punjabi music industry mourns loss
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 04:00 PM IST
CUET Results: Lucknow boy Prabuddh Dubey scores 799.64 out of 800; several others shine
Central University Entrance Test (CUET) is an all-India examination organised by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to various undergraduate courses in Central Universities of India.
Updated on Jul 16, 2023 12:09 AM IST
In France, PM Modi stresses on India’s diversity, democracy during address to diaspora
The friendship between India and France is “unbreakable”; it is rooted in history and spans the most modern of sectors from space to digital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 12:35 AM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
Muharram 2023: Date, history, significance of the Islamic New Year, rituals
Muharram is observed differently by Sunni and Shia Muslims. Here's all about the date, history, significance of the Islamic New Year and the rituals performed
Published on Jul 13, 2023 05:45 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Why Nefertiti still fascinates us today
Nefertiti is considered one of the most powerful & beautiful women in antiquity. Although her bust is world-famous, not much is known about the Egyptian queen.
Published on Jul 04, 2023 11:53 AM IST
Roundabout: Lahore if you must exile me
Those who have longed for Lahore for years now have a friend in Zeeshan Hussain (Baal Wala) to take you to the lanes and bylanes of the city once also known as the Paris of the East for its culture
Updated on Jul 02, 2023 01:10 PM IST
Nirupama Dutt
Rewriting history in two leading democracies
Authored by - Ravi Kalia, professor, City College of New York and Melton McLaurin, former associate provost, University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
Published on Jul 01, 2023 02:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times
Spray painting: What the ancient past smelled like, and why that matters
It’s almost impossible to capture a scent, but these can hold clues to a society, culture, city planning. See how new tech is helping revisit the aromatic past.
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 04:45 PM IST
Top 10 universities in America according to QS World University Ranking 2024
QS World University Ranking has identified world's leading universities situated in the United states of America.
Published on Jun 29, 2023 04:09 PM IST
Harshita Bhati
HT This Day: June 29, 1977 -- Time capsule had left out Prasad, Bose and Shastri
With the Congress members visibly embarrassed, the Janata benches shouted “shame’ , “shame”, when the Union Education Minister, Dr Pratap Chandra Chunder, today disclosed in the Lok Sabha that the names of Dr Rajendra Prasad, Mr Lal Bahadur Shastri and Netaji Subash Chandra Bose did not figure in the “time capsule” buried in the Red Fort by the previous Government, according to the document in the possession of the Government, which purports to be the copy of the original document.
Updated on Jun 28, 2023 11:15 PM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Forgiveness Day 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration
Forgiveness Day 2023: Here's all you need to know about the date, history, significance and celebration of Forgiveness Day
Published on Jun 24, 2023 04:35 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Sharjah and Seoul unite to explore centuries of history on a remarkable voyage
An enchanting portal unveiled, whisking curious explorers to interconnected realms of diverse civilizations, intertwining cultural and artistic threads.
Published on Jun 19, 2023 03:26 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Sharjah
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2023: Here's all you need to know about the date, history, significance and celebration of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
Published on Jun 17, 2023 12:49 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023: Here's all you need to know about the date, history, significance and celebration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Published on Jun 14, 2023 01:15 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
