Burj Khalifa is not just another skyscraper; it is a design, engineering, and architectural marvel. It is not just the world’s tallest building, but also has its own significance and symbolism in terms of being a global landmark and a luxurious experience.

Travelers have long been responsible for shaping the way we see the world. Some travelers who had a great influence on the way we perceive and understand India and other parts of the ancient world today are the Greek Travelers like Megasthenes, Deimachos, and Ptolemy. Their recorded experiences are treasures for historians to trace the different aspects of the civilizations of our ancestors.

The Spice Route, the Salt Route, and the Indian Ocean Trade Route were some of the world’s major trade routes that have enriched the heritage of our subcontinent with blended cuisines, traders from dominant nations who monopolised the markets and the routes, and also ripe with political contentions to overpower dynasties.

You must’ve heard about Kamadeva, the Hindu God of love and lust. Kama rules desire, sensuality, and pleasure. He symbolizes attraction and is thought to be the Indian Cupid. However, what you might not be aware of, is that his wife Rati is also the goddess of passion, carnal desire, and sexual pleasure. Now, imagine the passionate love story these two would’ve had.

Indian Mythology is full of stories where a sage and an apsara fall in love. The tale of Menaka and Vishwamitra is perhaps the best and the most interesting one of such tales. The love between the two in fact also led to another great love story of ancient India, i.e., of Shakuntala and Dushyant.

You must have watched or at least heard about the film by the name ‘Paan Singh Tomar’. It is one of the widely-known representations of a dacoit who unleashed terror. Paan Singh Tomar was a contemporary of the infamous Gabbar Singh Gujar. While the beginnings of his story are different, the trajectory it picked up, was almost as terrifying as any other dacoit at the time.

Sher Shah Suri was one of the most prolific, influential, and successful rulers of the Suri Empire. He played an important role in developing what was once a small principality, into one of the largest and most powerful empires in India. His achievements are celebrated to this day, and his legacy continues to be respected and admired by historians and policymakers alike.

S. Chand and Co. Private Limited have a rare success story of being both a punisher and printer in India. It was founded in 1939 by Late Mr Shyam Lal Gupta in a bylane of the popular Chandni Chowk. It was a part of his nationalistic effort during colonial rule, which aimed at publishing Indian authors and educating the Indian masses. Today, it is still headquartered in New Delhi and is one of the oldest and biggest education and publishing services companies in the nation. In fact, it was also the first Indian company to get the ISO 9001:2000 certification in 2006. Along with having an excellent distribution system throughout India, S. Chand also exports books throughout South Asia, South East Africa, Africa and the Middle East.

Self-Injury Awareness Day is a day to remember those who have been affected by self-injury, raise awareness about the issue, and educate ourselves and others about the ways to help those who inflict injury onto themselves. This day is an opportunity to break the silence and start a conversation about self-injury, support those who are suffering, and fight against it.

Discover the role of pulses in achieving sustainable food systems and a healthy diet on World Pulses Day. Learn about the history, significance, and future plans of this global event on February 10.