Historically Speaking

Lakshya Zero Dumpsite: India’s Drive to Eliminate City Dumpsites Under Swachh Bharat Mission

Lakshya Zero Dumpsite: India’s Drive to Eliminate City Dumpsites Under Swachh Bharat Mission

NEW DELHI: India has seen steady progress in cleanliness over the past few years. Initiatives under the Swachh Bharat Mission have…

February 2, 2026

Republic Day: The Making of the Indian Republic

As India marks its 77th Republic Day, it commemorates the adoption of the Constitution, completing the journey from colonial rule…

January 26, 2026

National Voters Day: My India My Vote

India marks National Voters’ Day 2026, celebrating democracy with the theme “My India, My Vote” and highlighting citizen-centric electoral reforms.

January 25, 2026

Responsible Nations Index 2026: What Makes a Country Responsible in a Fractured World

As global crises deepen, a new index asks whether nations use power responsibly—ranking countries not by wealth, but by governance,…

January 22, 2026

Mumbai Mayor to Be Decided by Lottery, and It Could Take a Week: Here’s Why

Mumbai’s new mayor won’t be elected immediately. A legally mandated lottery decides the reserved category for the post, delaying the…

January 19, 2026

The Great Pyramid’s Secret: New Study Suggests It Was a Machine That Built Itself

A new scientific theory proposes the Great Pyramid of Giza functioned as an internal machine using pulleys and counterweights to…

October 30, 2025

Who was Udayin (c. 460–444 BCE)? The Overlooked King of the Haryanka Dynasty

Udayin, the third Haryanka king, founded Pataliputra and strengthened Magadha, leaving a lasting impact despite his brief reign.

September 23, 2025

Who Was Udayabhadda? The Unsung Ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty

Udayabhadda, a lesser-known Haryanka dynasty ruler, ensured Magadha’s political stability, administrative continuity, and dynastic succession after Ajatashatru.

September 21, 2025

Who Was Ajatashatru? Ancient India’s Ambitious Warrior King

Ajatashatru, the son of Bimbisara, ruled Magadha between 492–460 BCE. Known for his military campaigns, political ambition, and ties with…

September 20, 2025

Indian Glorified History: Who Was Bimbisara? The Great Ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty and His Achievements

Bimbisara was a powerful warrior, a wise statesman, and a patron of religion who transformed Magadha into a leading kingdom…

September 19, 2025