Masrat Nabi, Aman Kanojiya, Author at Media India Group

Ram Mandir theft probe puts spotlight on governmental accountability

July 24, 2026

A temple built as one of the country’s most powerful religious and political symbols is now at the centre of a major controversy that has left the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its allied organisations, notably the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak San...

Discovery of Machu Picchu: Lost City of Incas

July 24, 2026

#OnThisDay: On July 24, 1911, American explorer and Yale historian Hiram Bingham climbed through the Peruvian Andes, guided by local farmers, and was led to the overgrown ruins of Machu Picchu bringing the ‘Lost City of the Incas’ to global attention. #MIG

Protests continue at Jantar Mantar despite police crackdown

July 22, 2026

Thousands of students, parents, professionals and supporters gathered again at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday, two days after the police crackdown on the CJP-led ‘Chalo Sansad’ march over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Abhijeet Dipke, Founder, CJP said the movement ...

30-day NEET protest erupts in violence after police use tear gas and batons

July 20, 2026

The 30th day of the ongoing protest against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2026 paper leak turned violent as thousands of students, parents and supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar before marching towards Parliament under the Chalo Sansad campaign. Police re...

Odisha’s overlooked Buddhist triangle

July 18, 2026

Odisha‘s Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri now have a formal shot at UNESCO World Heritage status, after the Archaeological Survey of India’s nomination secured the three sites a place on India’s tentative list in January. For a circuit that most visitors curre...

FAITH Conclave concludes with focus on tourism growth

July 17, 2026

The Tourism Conclave of the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) concluded in New Delhi on Friday, with its second and final day bringing together government leaders, hoteliers and industry veterans to discuss what India’s travel and hospit...

The Zora partners with Abhinav Bhagat to launch ‘The Zora Estate’ in Delhi

July 11, 2026

Driven by growing demand for weddings, corporate gatherings and private celebrations, Delhi’s event industry is seeing new venue formats. The Zora Delhi Convention Centre has pre-launched ‘The Zora Estate’, a venue developed with Abhinav Bhagat that will host a limited ...

Jhumkas: Timeless traditions turn into modern statements

July 10, 2026

Few pieces of jewellery in India carry as much cultural weight as the jhumka, a dangling ear-ring. Suspended delicately from the ear, shaped like a dome or a bell, the jhumka has travelled centuries across dynasties, temples, weddings, marketplaces and today, Instagram feeds.What...

Kurdi: The Goan village that reappears every summer

July 9, 2026

Each year between April and May, as water levels in the Salaulim Reservoir fall to their seasonal low, the ruins of Kurdi village reappear from beneath the surface. Stone foundations, pathways, the walls of a chapel, a school, and the structure of the Someshwar Temple come back i...

Mir Salman : From Scenic Valleys to Silver Screen

July 8, 2026

Salman’s journey began with a struggle to fit into the societal mould of stability and conventional careers. Like many young men in Kashmir, he applied for government jobs, encouraged by the promise of steady employment. But sitting in the exam hall for the first time, he f...

Babylon: From Ancient Empire to UNESCO World Heritage Site

July 5, 2026

#OnThisDay:On July 5, 2019, Babylon was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, after 36 years of lobbying by Iraq. #MIG

Bicycle tourism in India: Pedalling to popularity

July 4, 2026

Traditionally, bicycle tourism in India has occupied a niche space, often overshadowed by conventional sightseeing formats dominated by buses, cars and tightly packed itineraries. In recent years, however, this segment has begun to register steady growth, driven by changing trave...