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Pattachitra, a traditional painting of Odisha
Pattachitra, a traditional painting of Odisha
Vijaya Vittala Temple, Hampi
Vijaya Vittala Temple, Hampi
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa
Bhangra, a folk dance of Punjab
Bhangra, a folk dance of Punjab
Ganga aarti at Varanasi
Ganga aarti at Varanasi
Kutch embroidery (Gujarat)
Kutch embroidery (Gujarat)
Sculpture of Shakyamuni Buddha
Sculpture of Shakyamuni Buddha
Kantha embroidery, Bengal
Kantha embroidery, Bengal
Damaru, a small two-headed drum
Damaru, a small two-headed drum
Rudra Veena, a classical string instrument
Rudra Veena, a classical string instrument
View of the Secretariat buildings during constructions, New Delhi
View of the Secretariat buildings during constructions, New Delhi
Kathakali, a dance form of Kerala
Kathakali, a dance form of Kerala
Holi, the festival of colours
Holi, the festival of colours
Musicians playing the been, a wind instrument
Musicians playing the been, a wind instrument
Rangoli made using flowers
Rangoli made using flowers

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20 NOVEMBER MILKHA SINGH (1929 to 2021)

Milkha Singh was born in Govindpura, Punjab (present-day Pakistan), on 20 November 1929. It was while serving in the Indian Army that Singh’s running prowess was spotted. A soldier in the army, and a trailblazer, he introduced India to Track and Field events internationally. Winning the gold medal in the 1958 Commonwealth Games was one of Milkha’s finest achievements. He also won the gold medal in the 400-metre race at the 1958 and 1962 Asian Games. In 1960, during an Indo-Pak meeting, Gen Ayub Khan of Pakistan gave him the title ‘The Flying Sikh of India.’ In 1959, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. Today, all his medals and sporting memorabilia are displayed at the Sports Museum in Patiala. Milkha Singh passed away on 18 June 2021. 

Stories

Lord Padmanabha and His Dasas
Lord Padmanabha and His Dasas

This story recounts the history of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the Royal Family of Travancore associated with it.

The Jagannath Temple Puri
The Jagannath Temple - Puri

The Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the ‘Char Dhams’ in Hindu tradition. It is home to Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Balbhadra.

Delhi Durbars
Delhi Durbars

The Delhi Durbars were grand events organised by the Viceroys of India to mark the coronation of Emperors or Empresses of Britain. Hence, these were also known as the Coronation Durbars.

Simla: The Summer Capital
Simla: The Summer Capital

Far from home, the British recreated a ‘little England’ tucked away in the Himalayan foothills. Simla was pulled from obscurity and made the summer Capital of one of England’s largest colonies, India.

The Life of Sanchi Monument: The Story of its Rediscovery and Return
Sanchi Monument: A Rediscovery

This story narrates the history of the Sanchi monuments from the time of its discovery by British colonial officials at the beginning of the 19th century.

‘THE STAIN OF INDIGO’ AND GANDHI’S SATYAGRAHA IN CHAMPARAN
Gandhi's Satyagraha in Champaran

This story revolves around the oppressive tinkathia system of Indigo cultivation in Champaran and Gandhiji’s Satyagraha to help the peasants.

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