MYSTERIOUS: 5 - What They Never Told You

A historic landmark and colonial legacy, Last House breathes its last

Explore the historic Last House on Snob's Alley in Fort St George, a 20th century landmark with a fine carved staircase & views of Rajaji Salai.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

ASI submits Gyanvapi mosque survey report before Varanasi court in a sealed cover

The Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath dispute: The ASI carried out the scientific survey of the Gyanvapi premises, located next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple, to determine whether the 17th-century mosque was constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.

The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023

ASI submits Gyanvapi survey report before Varanasi court in sealed cover

On the other hand, a petition has been moved by the Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee (which manages Gyanvapi Mosque) seeking information about the survey report. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News · Dec 18, 2023

Maski that unmasked the mysterious Devanampiye and established him as Emperor Ashoka

Devanampiye and Piyadasi (meaning ‘Devanampriya’ and ‘Priyadarshi’ in Sanskrit and ‘beloved of the gods’ and ‘one with a benevolent gaze’ in English) were the two names that were widely referred to, either separately or together, in the ancient inscriptions and Buddhist literature found across South Asia. Since nobody could authentically…

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Morning Digest | Exit polls show Congress win in Telangana, Chhattisgarh, but differ over M.P., Rajasthan; GDP surges 7.6% in Q2, goes past RBI forecast; and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

ASI gets 10 more days from Varanasi court to submit Gyanvapi survey report

The next date of hearing is December 11. It is the sixth extension given by the court to the ASI to submit its report. 

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Charminar closed for public in view of the Telangana State Assembly polling

Hyderabad City Police request ASI to close Charminar on Nov 30 due to Telangana State Assembly polling day. Golconda fort remains open, but police ask authorities to not allow anyone due to Section 144.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Gyanvapi case: Court reserves order on ASI plea seeking extension

VARANASI: Varanasi district judge Ajay Krishna Vishvesha on Wednesday reserved the order on the Archaeological Survey of India’s plea seeking three more weeks to submit the survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque complex before the court. The court is expected to deliver the order on Thursday.

The Times of India · Nov 29, 2023

The inland fishermen who light the Maha Deepam atop Tiruvannamalai

For centuries, fishermen of Paruvatha Raja Kulam have been entrusted with lighting the copper cauldron atop Annamalai Hills on Maha Deepam. Manikandan and his nephew, Ravishankar, are part of the tradition. They carry the cauldron, ghee, camphor, and cotton cloth for the ritual. 2,500 people witness the event, while only…

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Gyanvapi mosque complex: ASI again seeks more time to submit scientific survey report

Archaeological Survey of India seeks 3 weeks from Varanasi court to submit report on Gyanvapi Mosque complex. Court to hear plea on Nov 29. ASI needs time to assimilate data from experts and surveyors. Report to determine if 17th-century mosque was built on pre-existing Hindu temple.

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023