Page-3 of Topic: History
Saraswati River existed: KS Valdiya committee
The K.S. Valdiya committee in its report submitted to the Union Water Resources Ministry has concluded that Saraswati River so far considered mythical, existed. The committee comprising of...
Nayanjot Lahiri wins 2016 John F Richards Prize
History writer Nayanjot Lahiri has won the prestigious 2016 John F. Richards Prize for her book Ashoka in Ancient India. The prestigious prize will be bestowed upon her...
PM Narendra Modi launches Yaad Karo Kurbani celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Yaad Karo Kurbani (remember the sacrifices) celebrations at birthplace of freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad at Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh. The Yaad Karo Kurbani...
Maharashtra Government launches Quit India Movement 2 against social evils
Maharashtra Government has launched Quit India 2 Swaraaj to Suraaj Movement against various social ills during commemoration of Platinum Jubilee anniversary of the Quit India Movement. It was...
Union Railways Ministry flags off Champaran Satyagrah Express train in Bihar
Union Railways Ministry has flagged off Champaran Satyagrah Express train at a function in Motihari, Bihar. The train was flagged off by Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu. This...
Indian author Aditi Krishnakumar wins 2016 Scholastic Asian Book Award
Indian author Aditi Krishnakumar has won the prestigious 2016 Scholastic Asian Book Award. She has won the award for her 32,000-word manuscript titled Codex: The Lost Treasure Of...
Union Government releases commemorative coin on Maharana Pratap
The Union Government has released a commemorative coin of Rs 100 and a circulation coin of Rs 10 as a part of 475th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Maharana...
Union Government releases commemorative coin to mark Tatya Tope martyrdom day
The Union Government has leased a commemorative coin of 200 rupees and a circulation coin of 10 rupees on freedom fighter Tatya Tope. It was released by the...
Commemoration of Tatya Tope's 200th birth anniversary
Commemoration 200th Birth Anniversary of Tatya Tope, one of the notable generals in India’s First War of Independence (1857-58) of Revolt of 1857 was observed in NewDelhi. On this...
Nisid Hajari wins 2016 Colby Award for Best Military Book
Indian Author and foreign affairs expert Nisid Hajari has won the prestigious 2016 William E. Colby Award for his book Midnight’s Furies: The Deadly Legacy of India’s Partition....
