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Nalanda University: the glorious history and the revival story
Nalanda University (Nalanda Mahavihara), located in Bihar, India, has recently been in the news for all the right reasons. The university is fully operational now and open for admissions after a gap of nearly 800 years! The idea to resurrect Nalanda University was endorsed in 2007 at the East Asia Summit, represented mostly by Asian…
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Experiences From My 2019 Sikkim Trip
My last experience in Sikkim in December 2019 turned out to be a great one. It was a last-minute pick after our planned Meghalaya trip had to be cancelled amidst the violence in Assam. Trust me it was painful cancelling those round-trip tickets for a journey that we had been planning for a long time.Call…
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The Story Of Rakesh Sharma, The First Indian In Space
Rakesh Sharma, the first and the only Indian citizen who went to space, turns 73 today.
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Visiting India? Here Are 15 Things To Keep In Mind Before You Take That Trip
Because of its rich heritage and myriad of attractions that the country has to offer, India is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
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5 Simple Tips To Bring Good Luck And Prosperity At Home This New Year
A new year calls for new resolutions and hopes for a new beginning. Isn’t it? In this blog, I will share a curated list of easy updates you could make around your house which will boost positivity, prosperity and good luck for your family this year. For Bringing Positive Energy & money in the house:…
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10 Bizarre Superstitions From Around the World
Superstitions are long-standing popular beliefs rooted in historical, regional, or religious circumstances which although rejected by modern science are followed by cultures around the world. In this blog, we share a few such popular and some unheard superstitions from around the world: 1) Cantonese and the fear of number ‘4’ (tetraphobia) Unlike the West, where…
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5 Oldest Living Languages That Have Stood The Test Of Time
Here are 5 of the oldest languages in the world which have survived and flourished through the years.
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Women In The Lead: 5 Matrilineal Cultures That Exist Around The World
Matrilineal societies are rare, but they do exist and are thriving in several regions around the world. They are different from patriarchal ones and are considered more nurturing, and in general, more egalitarian.
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