More

    Tag: history

    What is the Fascination with Friday the 13th?

    Friday the 13th has long held a mystique in our collective imagination. It's a date shrouded in superstition and fear, with deep historical and cultural roots. But why is it so popular? In this blog, we'll explore the origins, cultural influences, and psychological factors that make Friday the 13th a day of intrigue and dread. You may also like: 15 Countries That Do Not Exist Anymore Beyond...

    MANOJ DAS: The Soul Of Every Odia

    Like Premchand (of ‘Godaan’ fame) in Hindi, the doyen of the bygone era, father of modern Hindi literature, Fakir Mohan Senapati (of ‘Chha Maana Aatha Guntha’ fame) in Odia is the doyen of the bygone era, father of modern Odia literature and the language. Similarly in the scenario of contemporary Odia literature, it is Manoj Das, probably after Gopinath Mohanty alone. On the fateful evening of...

    Fish of the Gorge

    Continued from: A test of progressives. The time has come now to reread our history, to catch the miss between the lines that have haunted...

    A Test of Progressives

    Continued from: Textbook Laundry Most of all the progressives were able to work their mischief because of the control they came to acquire over institutions...

    Textbook Laundry

    Continued from: The Doped Way Repeats In the last fifty years whatever research work is done and whatever technique and line of writing (our history...

    The Doped Way Repeats

    History does not repeat itself, let alone redoing it. Past is past. Neither can it be undone nor redone but at least we can...

    10 Strange Traditions Around the World

    In the vast tapestry of human culture, diversity knows no bounds. As we venture across continents and dive into the heart of various societies,...

    5 Countries that Celebrate Freedom on August 15th with India

    As India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15, 2023, let's take a moment to look into a captivating coincidence where 5 other countries...

    Beyond Crop Circles: Investigating Unexplained Phenomena in Fields

    Crop circles have long been associated with mysterious and unexplained phenomena, captivating the imagination of researchers, skeptics, and enthusiasts alike. However, the world of...

    The Battle of Plassey: A Short Note from The Indian History

    The Battle of Plassey, also known as the Battle of Palashi, took place on June 23, 1757, in present-day West Bengal, India. It was...

    20 Unbelievable Conspiracy Theories that Were Validated

    Conspiracy theories frequently draw public attention and spark discussions in an information-overloaded environment. While many are disregarded as unfounded assertions, several hypotheses have subsequently...

    15 Countries That Do Not Exist Anymore

    Can you believe a country can disappear? No, I am not talking about Atlantis or any other country disappearing in the sea. Some countries have actually stopped existing. Let me tell you about 15 countries I know that actually existed before 20th century!

    Christmas Truce of 1914

    During the first year of the World War 1, an unofficial ceasefire would be declared along the western front around the week of Christmas in the winters during..

    PM for a month

    The Prime Minister of Australia Harold Holt is the shortest serving Prime Minister in the history, belonging to a...