Tag: history
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India in Space again after 41 Years: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s Historic Journey to the ISS
In a moment that rekindled national pride and global curiosity, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force became the second Indian ever to journey into space on June 25, 2025—a full 41 years after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma etched his name in history aboard a Soviet space shuttle. This mission isn’t just another…
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Om and the Science of Sound: Where Neuroscience, Spirituality, and Peace Meet
Om (ॐ), the primal syllable of the universe, is more than just a sound. It is a profound symbol rooted in ancient Indian spirituality—found in the heart of the Vedas, Upanishads, and yogic philosophy—and now increasingly explored by modern science journals and behavioural science research. Reverberating through temples, meditation halls, and yoga studios across the…
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Astra III: India’s recreation of a legendary mythic weapon, ‘The Gandiv’
Reviving the Weapons of Myth India, the land of sages and science, is now building a weapon straight out of its ancient scriptures. In a bold stride that blends mythology with modern military innovation, India’s defence research agencies are developing Astra III—a next-generation missile system inspired by the divine weaponry of the Mahabharata. Where once…
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Yoga’s True Roots and India’s Sacred Gift to a Modern World: International Yoga Day 2025
Yoga’s True Roots and India’s Sacred Gift to a Modern World: International Yoga Day 2025 Every year on June 21, the world rolls out yoga mats in parks, homes, and studios to celebrate International Yoga Day. But yoga is more than just downward dogs and deep breathing. It’s a sacred spiritual path—rooted in Hinduism, refined…
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Sanatana Dharma’s Caste System: A Karmic Classification, Not Racial Hierarchy
What People Believe About Hinduism and Caste Many believe that the Hinduism religion, or more precisely Sanatana Dharma, promotes a strict caste hierarchy dividing society into four main classes: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras—with the Dalits (“untouchables”) often considered outside this system altogether. This version of the caste system, embedded in the social fabric of…
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Kaveri Engine: India’s Bold Leap in Indigenous Jet Engine Development
#FundKaveriEngine has been trending for quite some time—and for good reason. Let’s understand what the Kaveri engine is, its journey through time, its present status, and where it’s headed. History Behind the Kaveri Engine The Kaveri engine is an Indian jet engine project initiated by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) under the Defence Research…