The Olive Ridley turtles, ancient guardians of the sea, are facing a dire threat—human greed. Thousands wash ashore dead, victims of unregulated fishing practices.
Did Tamil Nadu rewrite Iron Age history? New findings reveal iron-smelting here dates back to 3345 BCE—2,000 years before the rest of the world.
Meet Monalisa, the girl who captured hearts at the Maha Kumbh with her beauty and grace, and discover the rich yet complex heritage of the Pardhi community she belongs to.
The Naga Sadhus are India's mysterious warrior-ascetics, central to the Maha Kumbh Mela. Who are they, where do they come from, and where do they go after the festival?
Vaikunta Ekadasi is a day of divine grace and devotion, but this year at Tirupati, it turned into a tragedy. What makes this occasion so sacred for millions of Hindus?
Mark Zuckerberg dismantles Meta's fact-checking programme just as Trump begins his second term. Is it free speech or chaos in the making? Find out on First Things Fast with Manish Adhikary!
The Indus script remains one of history's great mysteries. Recent findings in Tamil Nadu, like Keezhadi, reveal striking links to the Indus Valley. Could these connections help decode the ancient script?
Discover the fascinating origins of Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious gathering.
From a small village in undivided Punjab to Cambridge University and the corridors of power in New Delhi, Dr. Manmohan Singh's journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
Discover the fascinating story of Mongolia's Dukha tribe, the last reindeer riders on Earth.
A Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, turned into a scene of tragedy when a black BMW plowed through the crowd, leaving devastation in its wake. But as investigators delved deeper into the attacker's identity, the Islamic concept of Taqiyyah took center stage.
In this episode of The Culture Project, Manish Adhikary explores the fascinating yet controversial tradition of bulbul fights in Assam, rooted in the rich legacy of the Ahom kingdom.
Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's greatest cricketing minds, has stepped away from international cricket.
From a humble chawl in Mahim to global stages, Zakir Hussain transformed the tabla into a superstar of Indian classical music.
India's D. Gukesh has claimed the ultimate crown, defeating China's Ding Liren to become the World Chess Champion at just 18 years old!
In Bengaluru, 34-year-old tech professional Atul Subhash left behind a haunting video and a 24-page suicide note detailing allegations of harassment, false legal cases, and systemic failure in his fight for justice.
Once the beating heart of UPSC dreams, Mukherjee Nagar was more than a locality — it was a way of life for aspirants chasing India's toughest exam.
Dive into the powerful stories of the Akal Takht, Sikhism's highest temporal authority. From Maharaja Ranjit Singh's public atonement to modern-day cases of Tankhaiya, explore the enduring traditions of accountability, humility, and equality in the Sikh faith.
In this episode of First Things Fast, Manish Adhikary explores global population policies, from China's one-child policy to South Korea's baby crisis and India's population paradox.
Journey to the heart of West Africa and discover the mesmerising Gerewol Festival of the Wodaabe people. In this episode of The India Today Culture Project, Manish Adhikary narrates the story of Mayani, the wise elder who inspired this unique celebration of beauty, vitality, and love.
