Reading Time: 5 minutes As Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor, lay in the captivity of the Spaniards, little would he have known that his fate – and that of his kingdom – were related to the European search for a trade route to India. The Inca emperor, for that matter, had never even heard of India or the Indian… Continue reading Peppercorn for the Incas
Month: January 2022
The 2022 Republic Day Quiz
Reading Time: < 1 minute Indian celebrates its 73rd Republic day on 26th Jan 2022. Take this fun quiz on the Republic day celebrations. Once you finish submitting your answers, you may have to come back to the top of the page to see your score & the correct answers. Good luck! P.S. Let’s Discover India is now on Facebook,… Continue reading The 2022 Republic Day Quiz
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Paika Bidroha – Odisha lights up the Independence movement
Reading Time: 11 minutes Lying hidden in the archives of the Indian independence movement are many forgotten tales of valor and courage. One such movement was the “Paika Bidroha“. Also called the Paika Rebellion, this was led by the “Paikas” in the present-day state of Odisha. This revolt captured the imagination of the common people of the state, spreading… Continue reading Paika Bidroha – Odisha lights up the Independence movement
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India’s New Year Celebrations
Reading Time: < 1 minute India is a land of festivities and celebrations. While the official New Year of the country is on January 1st, each community and region celebrates its New Year on different dates, following traditions and customs that date back to thousands of years. Take this fun quiz on the various New Year celebrations in India. Once… Continue reading India’s New Year Celebrations
