Stonehenge – the world-renowned circle of bluestone columns in an isolated field in southwest England, has been shrouded in mystery for centuries. It once again came into news as researchers have discovered a massive Neolithic stone monument about three kilometres away from the Stonehenge and the enormous ‘Superhenge’ with as many as 90 large standing stones.
A ‘superhenge’ found near Stonehenge
Aurangzeb’s name came into debate
Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb – one of the important figures in Indian history, came into news as the New Delhi Municipal Council erased Aurangazeb’s name from the signboard of a prominent road. The name was changed as APJ Abdul Kalam Road.
Govt of India to mint coin of Rs 125 for Ambedkar’s 125th anniversary
To commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in 2016, the government of India has decided to mint a coin of Rs 125.
ISIS destroyed Palmyra’s temple of Baalshamin
Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants destroyed Palmyra’s ancient temple of Baalshamin in Syria. Baalshamin was one of the two supreme gods and the sky god of pre-Islamic Palmyra in ancient Syria.
Postal stamp on Ashoka released
Indian government has released a postal stamp on the ancient Indian Emperor – Ashoka. Union Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad released the commemorative postal stamp. The stamp of 5 rupees will be available for sale in the post offices.
“India won 1965 war with Pakistan” according to new Army book
The 1965 war between India and Pakistan once again came into debate as the new book titled ‘1965, Turning the Tide: How India Won the War’ was published.
Chandelier gifted by Curzon in Taj Mahal fell and damaged
Taj Mahal once again came in news as a huge copper and bronze chandelier in it which is gifted by British Viceroy Lord Curzon in 1909, fell on the ground and was damaged.
Eminent Vedic scholar Dr.NR Varhadpande passed away
Eminent Scholar of Vedic period and Indologist Dr. NR Varhadpande passed away in Nagpur. He was well-known for his book titled ‘Aryan Invasion: A Myth’.
‘Shivshahir’ Babasaheb Purandare awardeded with Maharashtra Bhushan
Eminent historian and writer Babasaheb Purandare was awarded with Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2015, in literature category by the Government of Maharashtra in a function held at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.
Emperor Akihito expressed “deep remorse” for Japan’s wartime actions
Emperor Akihito of Japan expressed “deep remorse” for wartime actions of Japan during WW-II. Japan is marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the second world war.