आत्मदाह को माता सती से जोड़कर समाज ने इस कुप्रथा को पुण्य का कार्य घोषित कर दिया। वास्तव में यह कुप्रथा पितृसत्तात्मक समाज की सोच, असुरक्षा, भय और महिलाओं के जीवन को नियंत्रित करने के विचार से प्रभावित थी। लंबी लड़ाई के बाद 4 दिसंबर 1829 को इस अपराध को कानूनी रूप से अपराध घोषित कर दिया गया।

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Born in Haryana, Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian woman to enter outer space. On February 1, 2003, her space shuttle was involved in a terrible accident which killed her, along with all of her crewmates from NASA

Reaching for the Stars

Samosa and Chai seem like a culinary combination that has become the default of Sunday morning breakfast and office breaks in India. From metropolitan cities to rural villages, Samosa as a snack is a fan favourite everywhere.

The tasty tale of Samosa

The city of seven islands, Mumbai, is a land that fulfils the dream of many. When we close our eyes and try to imagine what our lives will be if we reside near the beach house of India, we think of the long local train travels, the roads that lead to million dreams and the quintessential fried Vada in a chutney slathered pav.

History of Vada Pav

There’s nothing much to say about this game except that when Adam Gilchrist hits something, it stays hit.

Thunderstruck

Hinduism identifies Lord Shiva as the strongest of all gods and the ultimate symbol of masculinity on earth. He is also known as the destroyer of this world. Even though he had such powers, he could not establish the creation of this world since Maa Durga created him. Discover how they solved the problem of bringing life to earth.

The Superwoman Who Created This Universe

Walking through the streets of Delhi elicits a range of emotions as one passes by all of the monuments that enable us connect with our past.  The tomb of Begum Razia Sultan (died 1240), the fiery daughter of Iltutmish, the first king of the Slave Dynasty, is one such memorial. Despite the fact that her tomb is in ruins now, it is an essential reminder of the period and her power. 

Tomb Of Razia Sultan

A man who moved a valley with his words, Mahjoor's poetry can be summed up with: Love, reform, and harmony.

Poetic Justice

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