Author: Riddhi Jain

New Delhi [India], January 9: India’s heritage has come back after 127 years. That statement demands context, depth, and accuracy. This is not a feel-good headline. It is civilisational restitution. The Piprahwa Relics: Where the Story Begins The Piprahwa relics were first discovered in 1898 by British engineer William Claxton Peppé at the ancient Piprahwa stupa in today’s Siddharthnagar district of Uttar Pradesh.The site lies close to ancient Kapilavastu, widely regarded as the childhood home of Gautama Buddha. These were not ornaments. They were reliquaries. The discovery included crystal caskets, garnet and gold ornaments, and charred human remains, marked by…

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New Delhi [India], January 6: On January 5 and 6, 2026, the IndiaAI Mission, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati held a two-day Human Capital Working Group meeting. On paper, it appeared as yet another policy consultation. At ground level, it was a fresh start. It did not involve selling AI as a silver bullet. It was about asking embarrassing questions. Who benefits from AI? Who gets displaced? Who gets left behind when there is not enough speed, and who gets trampled when there are no guardrails? The discussions will directly contribute…

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New Delhi [India], January 5: If you were looking for an announcement that sounds like it came out of a Tony Stark tech reveal, but with cricket whites instead of armour, you found it. On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is preparing with full strength to host the 2036 Olympic Games — and he didn’t just speak the words, he backed them up with a sports strategy that reads like a master class on momentum. Speaking at the opening of the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship in Varanasi, Modi didn’t waste time on clichés. He laid it out bluntly: India…

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New Delhi [India], January 3: Jaldapara Rhino Calf – The 1 st of 2026 presented the wildlife lovers with a memory that they will be talking about decades to come. In the green forests of West Bengal in the Jaldapara National Park, a new baby one-horned rhino calf was born. To the conservationists in India, this small calf is not only cute, but it is an indication that all the decades of hard work to preserve the species is beginning to pay off. Jaldapara Rhino Calf – uncommon Miracle in the Grasslands. One-horned rhinos have always been found in the…

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New Delhi [India], January 3:Ikkis OTT Release 2026 –  A war drama with more heart than hype, Ikkis hit theatres on January 1, 2026 and became one of the most talked-about Bollywood releases of the year — not because it was loud, but because it was real. It’s a film that doubles as a tribute to a legend and a launchpad for the next generation. This is not a breezy commercial flick. It carries the weight of a final curtain call for Dharmendra, one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring icons. That alone makes Ikkis unforgettable. A Film Steeped in History…

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New Delhi [India], January 3: Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026 is not just another date on India’s cultural calendar. It is a reminder that scale does not always mean chaos. That belief, when organised well, can look almost effortless. Held annually on the floodplains of the Ganga, the Magh Mela is regarded as one of India’s largest and most disciplined pilgrimages. Unlike one-day festivals, this is a sustained spiritual gathering where people live, bathe, pray, and leave without leaving scars behind. Equality is not discussed here. It is practiced. Dates, Duration, and Sacred Beginning The Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026 officially begins…

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Surajkund Craft Mela 2026 is not just another festival date to circle. It is one of India’s most serious platforms for living culture. No gimmicks. No cosmetic patriotism. Just craft, skill, and survival. Hosted annually in Haryana, the Surajkund Craft Mela has earned its reputation by doing something radical. It respects artisans. It pays attention to process. And it gives India’s traditional economy a global stage without diluting it. This year, by naming Uttar Pradesh as the theme state, the mela is not being nostalgic. It is being precise. Uttar Pradesh as Theme State: A Strategic Call Uttar Pradesh is…

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New Delhi [India], January 1: Sapt-Sangeeti 2026 opens its doors in Rajkot with confidence, clarity, and a quiet reminder. Indian classical music does not need saving. It needs space. This festival gives it exactly that. While the digital world screams for attention, this week-long gathering chooses discipline over noise and depth over drama. It slows things down at a time when everything else is speeding up. And that choice matters. More importantly, it works. A Festival That Knows Its Roots Launched on January 2, Sapt-Sangeeti 2026 is not chasing trends or attempting reinvention for relevance. It is reinforcing lineage. That…

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New Delhi [India], January 1: The OTT calendar wastes no time in 2026. On January 2, major platforms roll out a slate that feels deliberate rather than crowded. OTT releases at the start of the year signal a confident shift in how streaming platforms plan their content. The OTT releases January 2 2026 lineup mixes courtroom drama, international cinema, emotional romance, and sharp thrillers. This is not throwaway content dropped to fill a slot. This is strategy in plain sight. Think of it as a weekend buffet where nothing feels microwaved, rushed, or added just for numbers. These OTT releases…

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New Delhi [India], January 1: Bicharo Bachelor is not just another movie. It’s a comedy-drama with a pulse on society’s expectations, family pressure, and awkward moments most of us pretend never happened. Scheduled to hit theatres on 2 January 2026, this film promises a blend of humour and feel-good storytelling that’s rooted in real life yet delivered with energetic flair. The title itself sounds like a wink. It says, “Yes, we know the chaos behind being single in a family that’s ready for weddings.” And the movie lives up to that tease. Cast and Characters Driving the Fun At the…

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