Ashoka -The emperor who gave us the chakra that we salute today. The 3rd ruler of the Mauryan Empire Ashoka was born to Bindusara and Subhadrangi around 304 BC in Pataliputra. Legend has it that when Subhadrangi successfully gave birth, she yelled “Now I am A-shoka” (without sorrow) and so was he named Ashoka. Subhadrangi […]Read More
Bog snorkeling is a sport that’s exactly what it sounds like you swim in a bog. But there’s more to it than just plain old swimming. The World Bog Snorkeling Championships have been held annually since 1985. The event takes place at Llanwrtyd Wells in Wales, UK–a village known for its natural beauty and history […]Read More
Air guitar may seem like a strange and silly concept to some, but to others, it’s a way of life. The Air Guitar World Championship, held annually in Oulu, Finland, is a testament to the passion and creativity of air guitarists around the world. This event brings together performers from different backgrounds and cultures who […]Read More
Chandragupta Maurya also known as Sandrokyptos, Sandrokottos, Androcottus by the Greeks and Latins, founded the mighty Mauryan Empire around 321 BC. This was the first biggest empire that consolidated most part of the Indian subcontinent into a single political unit. Around the year 323 BC, in an alms-giving ceremony of Dhana Nanda, the emperor of […]Read More
Prithviraj Chauhan – A medieval Arjuna who shot a fish eye to wed his love, Samyukta. Born in 1166 CE to the Chauhan line was one of the greatest warrior kings of medieval India who reigned over Ajmer in 12th century. Prithviraj Chauhan (Prithviraj III), also known as Rai Pithora ruled the Chauhan dynasty for […]Read More
Krishnadevaraya : The lord of Jewelled throne of Karnataka established the King of Bahmani to the throne. Vijayanagar Empire was founded by the brothers Harihara and Bukka in 1336 in the southern bank of Tungabhadra River. The city of Victory (Vijayanagar) previously called Hosapattana, was ruled by four dynasties for over 300 years. These were […]Read More
Cheung Chau Bun Festival: “Lucky Buns”, Bun Scrambling Competition, Vegetarian Food and Lion Dancing A Traditional, renowned, and auspicious festival celebrated by the residents of Cheung Chau island located in Hong Kong – Cheung Chau Da Jiu Festival. It can be said that this is the most famous Taoist festival in this region because you […]Read More
Music has always been an art form of healing and has stolen hearts for several centuries. It has the power to make you feel Happy, Sad, Energetic, and all sorts of deep-rooted emotions. The way music is played, made and heard all have evolved over the centuries. Nowadays the accessibility to music has become so […]Read More
INTRODUCTION Banaras Gharana, a prominent school of Indian classical dance, has its roots in the ancient city of Varanasi, also known as Banaras. This dance form evolved in the 19th century under the patronage of the royal family of Kashi and combines elements of Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Manipuri styles. Banaras Gharana is known for its […]Read More
Lucknow Gharana is a prominent style of classical Indian dance known as Kathak. It originated in the city of Lucknow in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive facial expressions. Kathak dance is a blend of Hindu and Muslim cultures, with influences from the […]Read More