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Jaishankar Says Tipu Sultan's Legacy 'Cherry-Picked', Rues 'Facts Tailored For Regime Convenience'

ABP News

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday criticised the selective portrayal of Tipu Sultan in historical narratives, describing it as an example of "airbrushed history" driven by political convenience. Speaking at the launch of historian Vikram Sampath's book, Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore Interregnum 1761-1799, Jaishankar said, “How much of our past has been airbrushed, how awkward issues have …

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Spy satellite images lead archeologists to the site of a historic battle in Iraq

Associated Press

BEIRUT — Declassified 1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led a British-Iraqi archeological team to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that became decisive in the spread of Islam throughout the region. Dr Jaafar al Jotheri holds satellite images and explores the site of the Battle of al-Qadisiyah, which was fought in Mesopotamia - present-day Iraq …

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3 months ago

Culinary Journey to Iran: A Feast for the Senses

New Indian Express

A culinary odyssey to Iran awaits. Roastown Global Grill's 'Chef's Studio' invites food enthusiasts to embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant culture of Iran. The intimate dining environment offers live cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs, followed by interactive sessions where guests can learn culinary tips and tricks from the masters themselves. The initiative aims to unite strangers through …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Palace Museum exhibitions show civilizations don't necessarily clash

China Daily

Exhibited blue-and-white porcelain demonstrates cultural exchanges between China and West Asia during ancient times. In the exhibition are displayed hundreds of ancient Saudi Arabian and Iranian artifacts, some of which illustrate reciprocal cultural influence in early China-Middle East trade along the ancient Silk Road. One immediate stimulus may have been Beijing's official commitment to "enhanced exchanges and understanding" among different …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

During the Israel-Hamas war, Jews will soon celebrate Purim — one of their most joyous holidays

Associated Press

Purim is widely depicted as the most thoroughly joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits, noisemakers and varying degrees of rowdiness. Citing the war against Hamas, Israel’s Education Ministry has warned students not to come to school in costumes “that may cause fear, panic or injury.” This includes costumes depicting Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

During the Israel-Hamas war, Jews will soon celebrate Purim — one of their most joyous holidays

The Independent

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nowruz 2024: Google Doodle celebrates Persian New Year | All you need to know

Hindustan Times

Google Doodle on Tuesday marked ‘International Nowruz Day 2024’, which is a Persian New Year, an ancient Iranian festival celebrated on the vernal equinox, signifying the onset of spring. Nowruz 2024: Monday's Doodle depicted “animal friends gathering in a flower-filled courtyard to ring in the coming of spring under the blossoming tree.” Iranian guest artist Pendar Yousefi created this Doodle. …

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10 months, 1 week ago

CJ: Kannada will be my Karma Bhasha

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Addressing members of the Bar and Bench, N V Anjaria, Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court, on Monday highlighted the bond between Kannada-Karnataka with Gujarati-Gujarat from where he hails by narrating an anecdote at the welcome programme. “When the Parsi community came from Persia to Gujarat and sought asylum near a place called Sanjan, the king responded by sending …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’ game review

The Hindu

Jordan Mechner’s 1989 Prince of Persia remains an unforgettable classic, praised for its fluid rotoscoped animation and swashbuckling swordplay. Since then, the unnamed prince has embarked on several reboots, with The Sands of Time introducing Ubisoft’s signature parkour and time-bending mechanics, later echoing in the Assassin’s Creed series. The game’s time disruptions create visually interesting platforming challenges, adding variety to …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Sumptuous Persian relics reveal legacy of cultural connections

China Daily

A replica of a column with a double-bull capital from the Achaemenid period of Persia. For more than 2,000 years, the monuments rising above the ground at Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, have borne witness to the apex of ancient Persia, an empire known for its power, affluence, and mixture of different cultures and peoples. A replica …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sumptuous Persian relics reveal legacy of cultural connections

China Daily

A replica of a column with a double-bull capital from the Achaemenid period of Persia. For more than 2,000 years, the monuments rising above the ground at Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, have borne witness to the apex of ancient Persia, an empire known for its power, affluence, and mixture of different cultures and peoples. A replica …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

A comprehensive guide to every video game release in January 2024

The Hindu

While January tends to be a quieter month for game releases, following the festive shopping sprees and holiday sales, 2024 has other plans. It’s set to deliver intense combat experiences with releases like Tekken 8, the adventurous quests of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and the action-packed narratives of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The video game lineup for …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Year ender 2023: Fashion trends that were in style for men and women and will also be fashion goals in New Year 2024

Hindustan Times

Keeping up with fashion trends is easier said than done as we see a plethora of style options everywhere and impacted by changing seasons or global influences, the fashion trends in 2023 were a conflux of not just culture but emotions, expressions and even history. As we wrap up this year and gear up to welcome New Year 2024, it …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Women respond to viral TikTok prompt asking about ‘female version’ of male Roman Empire obsession

The Independent

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Many women were shocked to hear that the men in their lives think about the Roman …

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1 year, 4 months ago

A filarial story in the history of Madras

The Hindu

If this article had been written in the 1930s, I would have titled it An Early Notice of Filariasis in Madras History. What was a surprising find in recent times for me was that back in the 17th Century, St. Thomas Mount was a hotspot for filariasis as well. This is highlighted in Dr. John Fryer’s account of Madras in …

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1 year, 4 months ago

When porcelain was the original 'made in China' sensation

China Daily

A Southern Song Dynasty vase with dragon design. Chinese porcelain makers began to produce pieces tailored to tastes in different countries after noticing a preference for kendis, a kind of water pot with a curved spout, in Southeast Asia, and began to produce for markets in places like Malaysia and Thailand. Wang says the materials used to produce blue-and-white porcelain …

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1 year, 6 months ago

It’s a tough road ahead for Channapatna’s toy makers

The Hindu

July 06, 2023 05:00 am | Updated July 08, 2023 04:40 pm IST - Bengaluru The row of lacquered wooden horses stabled outside the Jai Sri Navaneetha Krishna Toys Emporium seem to look forlornly out onto the main road, empty, save for the occasional truck or tractor trundling past. “Only old customers who already know about this shop are now …

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1 year, 8 months ago

From Spider-Man to Assassin's Creed, best parkour games on PC 2023

Hindustan Times

As the gaming world continues to expand its horizon, the methods of exploring them are getting more diverse. Assassin's Creed When discussing parkour in video games, it's impossible to overlook Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Franchise. Spider-Man's latest title is set in New York City which serves as the perfect playground for the red and blue masked hero's parkour abilities. Despite being …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Mario movie star is anticipating for a Red Dead Redemption movie

Hindustan Times

During the promotional event for his movie The Super Mario Bros, Jack Black conveys his praise for the video game adapted popular HBO Max series, The Last of Us. The Super Mario Bros. Movie {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Black said, “The Last of Us was fantastic, and what’s crazy is how loyal it is to the original source …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Sum of us: The ancient and modern history of counting people

Hindustan Times

The first known census was conducted during the Babylonian Empire, in 3800 BCE. The ancient civilisations of Persia, Egypt, India and Rome all conducted population surveys, with some of the methods they used and data they collected passing into history through travellers’ accounts, administrators’ accounts, inscriptions and religious texts. Its earliest recorded use dates to the Roman Empire, which conducted …

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1 year, 9 months ago

AP Week in Pictures: Global

The Independent

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1 year, 10 months ago

Gulab jamun to jalebi, 5 popular Indian sweets that have foreign roots

Hindustan Times

Gulab jamun to jalebi, 5 popular Indian sweets that have foreign roots It is true that some Indian sweets have foreign roots, as many of them were influenced by cultural and historical. It is true that some Indian sweets have foreign roots, as many of them were influenced by cultural and historical interactions with other countries. From gulab jamun to …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Mughal Gardens renamed Amrit Udyan. Imp dates, how to visit, other details

Live Mint

President Droupadi Murmu will grace the opening of the Mughal Gardens, rechristened as Amrit Udyan, of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday, an official statement confirmed on Sunday. The historic Mughal Gardens of the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi, has been renamed as Amrit Udyan ‘On the occasion of the celebrations of 75 years of Independence as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, according to …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Congress' Satish Jarkiholi brazens out 'Hindu is a Persian word' remark

Op India

On Tuesday, Karnataka Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi who has been widely criticized for his comments on the word ‘Hindu’ continued to profess that the word ‘Hindu’ is Persian and that its meaning is very dirty. According to the reports, the Karnataka Congress working president on Sunday in a rally at Nippani of Belagavi district, Karnataka had passed controversial comments against …

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Jaishankar Says Tipu Sultan's Legacy 'Cherry-Picked', Rues 'Facts Tailored For Regime Convenience'

Spy satellite images lead archeologists to the site of a historic battle in Iraq

Culinary Journey to Iran: A Feast for the Senses

Palace Museum exhibitions show civilizations don't necessarily clash

During the Israel-Hamas war, Jews will soon celebrate Purim — one of their most joyous holidays

During the Israel-Hamas war, Jews will soon celebrate Purim — one of their most joyous holidays

Nowruz 2024: Google Doodle celebrates Persian New Year | All you need to know

CJ: Kannada will be my Karma Bhasha

‘Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’ game review

Sumptuous Persian relics reveal legacy of cultural connections

Sumptuous Persian relics reveal legacy of cultural connections

A comprehensive guide to every video game release in January 2024

Year ender 2023: Fashion trends that were in style for men and women and will also be fashion goals in New Year 2024

Women respond to viral TikTok prompt asking about ‘female version’ of male Roman Empire obsession

A filarial story in the history of Madras

When porcelain was the original 'made in China' sensation

It’s a tough road ahead for Channapatna’s toy makers

From Spider-Man to Assassin's Creed, best parkour games on PC 2023

Mario movie star is anticipating for a Red Dead Redemption movie

Sum of us: The ancient and modern history of counting people

AP Week in Pictures: Global

Gulab jamun to jalebi, 5 popular Indian sweets that have foreign roots

Mughal Gardens renamed Amrit Udyan. Imp dates, how to visit, other details

Congress' Satish Jarkiholi brazens out 'Hindu is a Persian word' remark