News & Events

Clear
Ban on firecrackers takes the bang out of Ramlila celebrations

Ban on firecrackers takes the bang out of Ramlila celebrations

The biggest, oldest and most popular Ramlila events that the Capital has been hosting for decades, in some cases for centuries, are likely to be cancelled entirely this year. The organisers, who had agreed to keep the c…
VIEW MORE
September 30, 2021 12:00 AM
The Hindu
Kunal Kapoor says film industry isn’t the place to find ‘purity’, recalls friends warning him against becoming an actor

Kunal Kapoor says film industry isn’t the place to find ‘purity’, recalls friends warning him against becoming an actor

Kunal Kapoor, in an interview with Hindustan Times, talked about his journey in the film industry, how he ‘accidentally’ became an actor and the response he has been getting for playing Mughal emperor Babur in The Empir…
VIEW MORE
September 30, 2021 12:00 AM
Hindustan Times
‘Met at a coffee shop?’ BJP MLA provokes protests over Akbar-Jodhabai message

‘Met at a coffee shop?’ BJP MLA provokes protests over Akbar-Jodhabai message

BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma said he meant to criticize the Mughals for their policy of divide and rule, not insult the Rajput princess, and his intention was not to hurt sentiments of any community. Bhopal/Jaipur: Bharatiy…
VIEW MORE
September 29, 2021 12:00 AM
bhopal news
Fountains at Delhi’s Red Fort are back to life, much to the delight of visitors

Fountains at Delhi’s Red Fort are back to life, much to the delight of visitors

After a gap of nearly eight years, the fountains at the Red Fort are back to life, giving tourists and visitors a taste of the fort complex’s yesteryear glory. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials said the fou…
VIEW MORE
September 29, 2021 12:00 AM
Hindustan Times
Shahi Bagh: Historical gardens of Mughal era set to become centre of attraction for tourists

Shahi Bagh: Historical gardens of Mughal era set to become centre of attraction for tourists

PESHAWAR, Sep 28 (APP):Kings Gardens, commonly known ‘Shahi Bagh’ constructed during the Mughal era in heart of Peshawar City is all set to regain its past glory and become the centre of attraction for tourists followin…
VIEW MORE
September 29, 2021 12:00 AM
Associated press of Pakistan
5th K Asif Chambal film fest marks the centenary celebrations of Mughal-e-Azam director

5th K Asif Chambal film fest marks the centenary celebrations of Mughal-e-Azam director

Recently the 5th edition of K Asif Chambal International Film Festival was organized in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh—the hometown of the legendary director of Mughal-e-Azam, K. Asif. The event marked the birth centenary celebr…
VIEW MORE
September 29, 2021 12:00 AM
National Herald
Historical gardens of Mughal era to become a tourist hotspot

Historical gardens of Mughal era to become a tourist hotspot

Kings Gardens, commonly known ‘Shahi Bagh’ constructed during the Mughal era in heart of Peshawar City is all set to regain its past glory and become the centre of attraction for tourists following completion of the ong…
VIEW MORE
September 29, 2021 12:00 AM
Daily Times
Evolution Of The India Rupee: How The Currency Has Changed Over The Years?

Evolution Of The India Rupee: How The Currency Has Changed Over The Years?

The history of the Indian rupee dates back the 6th or 7th Century B.C. The silver coin, which initially weighed 178 grains, was minted in northern India by Sher Shah Suri during his tenure between 1540-1545. It was late…
VIEW MORE
September 28, 2021 12:00 AM
The Logical Indian
Experts Discuss Modalities To Produce Drama On Zaheeruddin Babar

Experts Discuss Modalities To Produce Drama On Zaheeruddin Babar

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Sep, 2021 ) :An expert working group met at ptv headquarters on Monday to work out the scale and magnitude of the proposed drama series being produced on the life of fi…
VIEW MORE
September 28, 2021 12:00 AM
Urdu Point
Finding Zinat Mahal, the Last Dowager Empress of Mughal India

Finding Zinat Mahal, the Last Dowager Empress of Mughal India

I did not think I would see it. During her colonial internment, Zinat Mahal, the last dowager empress of Mughal India, posed for the camera in 1872. The only photograph of Zinat Mahal known widely today is her individua…
VIEW MORE
September 28, 2021 12:00 AM
Hyperallergic