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Although from the Latin words meridies (midday), ante (before), and post (after), the term ante meridiem (a.m.) means before midday, and post meridiem (p.m.) means after midday. But there is another aspect to it.

To tackle the worsening law and order situation after tribal groups took out rallies in several districts of Manipur, the state government has suspended mobile internet for five days. Along with a ban on large gatherings, a night curfew too has been imposed in several districts of the state. The Army and Assam Rifles were deployed to control the situation, ANI quoted a defence spokesperson.

Rani Sati Temple (राणी सती दादी मंदिर) is a temple located in Jhunjhunu, Jhunjhunu district, in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is the largest temple in India devoted to Rani Sati, a Rajasthani lady who lived sometime between the 13th and the 17th century and committed sati (self-immolation) on her husband's death.

There's disappointing news for all those who seek martyrdom to eventually get "72 virgins in heaven". There are no virgins for them at all, instead, there are raisins.

The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, also known as the Bhupen Hazarika Setu, is a road bridge that spans the Brahmaputra River in the northeastern Indian state of Assam.

The god Brahma is best known for his role in the Hindu pantheon as the creator of the universe, but he also has a place in the Buddhist traditions as a protector of the "dharma" (Buddhist teachings).

A Pala- Sena era Vishnu murti was found in Munshiganj, Bangladesh yesterday while digging for a graveyard road. The murti was found in two pieces and has been handed over to the purattatva department. Fortunately, the lady who was being interviewed, when asked by the reporter about the probable price of the murti, said it’s our heritage and our heritage is priceless.

Music and the arts have played a prominent role in the manifestation of Indian culture. Since ancient times Indian music has been associated with religious devotion and been connected to temple rituals and social functions. The origins of Indian music can be traced to the four 'Vedas', an ancient compilation of sacred and religious texts, prayers, hymns, chants, and rituals dedicated to various Gods.

You know the Greek version of the Trojan Horse at Troy from Odyssey. But do you know the original Indian version of Trojan Elephant from Brihatkatha, a Sanskrit play?