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The Partition of India in 1947 was one of the most tragic events in modern history. While independence brought freedom, it also created a deep wound β the birth of India and Pakistan. This division claimed the lives of at least 6 lakh people, displaced 1.5 crore refugees, and unleashed a wave of communal violence, sexual atrocities, and psychological trauma.
In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough, researchers have discovered the first confirmed Harappan settlement in Rajasthanβs desert zone. This site, known as Ratadiya Ri Dheri, lies deep in the JaisalmerΒ district and has now placed Rajasthan prominently on the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) map.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has uncovered a significant set of 11 ancient Satavahana-era inscriptions in the Peddapalli forest region of Telangana, dating from the 1st century BCE to the 6th century CE. These inscriptions are critical to understanding the socio-political and religious dynamics of the Deccan during the rule of the Satavahanas and their contemporaries,Β like the Chutu dynasty.
In a spiritually resonant ceremony held in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, Satya Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi received Sanyasa Deeksha, ascending as the 71st pontiff of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. The ordination occurred on Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most sacred dates in the Hindu calendar, enhancing the cultural significance of the moment.
