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Under Heavy Shelling From Pakistan, J&K's Rajouri Refuses To Bow Down
Rajouri, once a well-known pit-stop in Buddhist journeys and mentioned in ancient texts, is now a district where families shelter behind faith and sandbags.
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Ancient Praise for Pharaoh Ramesses II Found on Paris Obelisk, Egyptologist Claims
A French Egyptologist says that he has discovered encrypted messages praising Pharaoh Ramesses the great as divinely chosen by the gods on the Luxor Obelisk in Paris. These hidden hieroglyphs, visible only from a specific angle, were allegedly meant for Egyptian nobility arriving at Luxor Temple during ancient rituals. While the discovery offers a...
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Women's Sexual Pleasure Is Still Taboo - But The Kamasutra Tells A Different Story
For some people, the Kamasutra is little more than a name associated with condom brands, scented oils and chocolates shaped into erotic positions.
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AI Breakthrough Decodes Ancient Manuscripts: Roman Scrolls & Cuneiform Texts Revealed
AI-driven technologies are revolutionising the study of ancient manuscripts, uncovering texts that have remained hidden for centuries. Breakthroughs, such as decoding Greek text from Herculaneum scrolls and translating Joseon dynasty records, highlight the power of AI in historical research. AI tools like neural networks and transformer models are ...
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Ancient 2,600-Year-Old Inscription in Turkey Finally Decoded: Here's What it Means?
An ancient inscription from Turkey, dating back 2,600 years, has been deciphered, revealing the name of the Phrygian goddess Materan. The inscription, located at the Arslan Kaya monument, depicts the goddess, referred to as the "Mother of the Gods." The monument, heavily damaged over time, had puzzled scholars for centuries. With the recent breakth...
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AI Deciphers Ancient Scrolls, Helps Researchers Find Out Where Plato Is Buried
Using optical imaging, thermal imaging and tomography, researchers have identified 1,000 words, or roughly 30 per cent of the text written by Philodemus.
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Wisdom Of Ancient Indian Texts Relevant To Today's Strategy Needs: Chief Of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan
The CDS also said the world of armed forces was on the cusp of a great change and termed it the third revolution of military affairs (third RMA).
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Archaeologists Discover a Hidden Ancient Language Dating Back 3,000 Years
In Turkiye, a clandestine text emerges from ancient clay tablets dating back to the Hittite Empire in the second millennium BCE.
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At PM Modi's Welcome For G20 Leaders, India Showcases Konark Wheel
G20 Summit India: The theme of this year's summit is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam or 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'. It is drawnfrom the ancient Sanskrit text of the Maha Upanishad.
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Need To Blend Ancient Knowledge With Modern Science: Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh
India's knowledge and ancient texts were ignored as students of science pursued their studies based on texts written by authors of other countries.
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AI, Philosophy And Religion: What Machine Learning Can Tell Us About The Bhagavad Gita
What can AI tell us about philosophy and religion, for example? As a starting point for such an exploration, we used deep learning AI methods to analyse English translations of the Bhagavad Gita, an ancient Hindu text written originally in Sanskrit.
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BR Ambedkar Proposed Sanskrit As "Official National Language": Chief Justice Of India SA Bobde
Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde today said BR Ambedkar had proposed Sanskrit as the "official national language" of India as he understood the political and social issues well and knew what the people wanted.
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BJP's Khushbu Sundar Detained During Protest Amid Manusmriti Remarks Row
Actor-turned-politician Khushbu Sundar, who joined the BJP earlier this month, was detained by the police in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu district today while she was on her way to lead a protest against a politician for his remarks on ancient Hindu text Manusmriti.
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IIT Indore Launch Online Classes For Science, Mathematics From Ancient Sanskrit Texts
The AICTE-sponsored quality improvement programme began on August 22 and will continue till October 2 with a total of 62 hours of online classes. Over 750 candidates from all over the world are participating in the course.
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The Coconut Oil Controversy: Here's The Truth About Coconut Oil Consumption
The biggest tragedy of our times concerning health and diet is the mistaken belief that coconut oil is a poison that causes heart diseases, writes macrobiotic nutritionist and health practitioner Shilpa Arora.
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Under Heavy Shelling From Pakistan, J&K's Rajouri Refuses To Bow Down
Rajouri, once a well-known pit-stop in Buddhist journeys and mentioned in ancient texts, is now a district where families shelter behind faith and sandbags.
-
Ancient Praise for Pharaoh Ramesses II Found on Paris Obelisk, Egyptologist Claims
A French Egyptologist says that he has discovered encrypted messages praising Pharaoh Ramesses the great as divinely chosen by the gods on the Luxor Obelisk in Paris. These hidden hieroglyphs, visible only from a specific angle, were allegedly meant for Egyptian nobility arriving at Luxor Temple during ancient rituals. While the discovery offers a...
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Women's Sexual Pleasure Is Still Taboo - But The Kamasutra Tells A Different Story
For some people, the Kamasutra is little more than a name associated with condom brands, scented oils and chocolates shaped into erotic positions.
-
AI Breakthrough Decodes Ancient Manuscripts: Roman Scrolls & Cuneiform Texts Revealed
AI-driven technologies are revolutionising the study of ancient manuscripts, uncovering texts that have remained hidden for centuries. Breakthroughs, such as decoding Greek text from Herculaneum scrolls and translating Joseon dynasty records, highlight the power of AI in historical research. AI tools like neural networks and transformer models are ...
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Ancient 2,600-Year-Old Inscription in Turkey Finally Decoded: Here's What it Means?
An ancient inscription from Turkey, dating back 2,600 years, has been deciphered, revealing the name of the Phrygian goddess Materan. The inscription, located at the Arslan Kaya monument, depicts the goddess, referred to as the "Mother of the Gods." The monument, heavily damaged over time, had puzzled scholars for centuries. With the recent breakth...
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AI Deciphers Ancient Scrolls, Helps Researchers Find Out Where Plato Is Buried
Using optical imaging, thermal imaging and tomography, researchers have identified 1,000 words, or roughly 30 per cent of the text written by Philodemus.
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Wisdom Of Ancient Indian Texts Relevant To Today's Strategy Needs: Chief Of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan
The CDS also said the world of armed forces was on the cusp of a great change and termed it the third revolution of military affairs (third RMA).
-
Archaeologists Discover a Hidden Ancient Language Dating Back 3,000 Years
In Turkiye, a clandestine text emerges from ancient clay tablets dating back to the Hittite Empire in the second millennium BCE.
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At PM Modi's Welcome For G20 Leaders, India Showcases Konark Wheel
G20 Summit India: The theme of this year's summit is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam or 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'. It is drawnfrom the ancient Sanskrit text of the Maha Upanishad.
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Need To Blend Ancient Knowledge With Modern Science: Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh
India's knowledge and ancient texts were ignored as students of science pursued their studies based on texts written by authors of other countries.
-
AI, Philosophy And Religion: What Machine Learning Can Tell Us About The Bhagavad Gita
What can AI tell us about philosophy and religion, for example? As a starting point for such an exploration, we used deep learning AI methods to analyse English translations of the Bhagavad Gita, an ancient Hindu text written originally in Sanskrit.
-
BR Ambedkar Proposed Sanskrit As "Official National Language": Chief Justice Of India SA Bobde
Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde today said BR Ambedkar had proposed Sanskrit as the "official national language" of India as he understood the political and social issues well and knew what the people wanted.
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BJP's Khushbu Sundar Detained During Protest Amid Manusmriti Remarks Row
Actor-turned-politician Khushbu Sundar, who joined the BJP earlier this month, was detained by the police in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu district today while she was on her way to lead a protest against a politician for his remarks on ancient Hindu text Manusmriti.
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IIT Indore Launch Online Classes For Science, Mathematics From Ancient Sanskrit Texts
The AICTE-sponsored quality improvement programme began on August 22 and will continue till October 2 with a total of 62 hours of online classes. Over 750 candidates from all over the world are participating in the course.
-
The Coconut Oil Controversy: Here's The Truth About Coconut Oil Consumption
The biggest tragedy of our times concerning health and diet is the mistaken belief that coconut oil is a poison that causes heart diseases, writes macrobiotic nutritionist and health practitioner Shilpa Arora.
