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Recently found out that some of my blogs or let's say whatever comes or strikes my mind were said here and elsewhere. Keeping the objective as simple as to keep the content of future blogs aimed towards the civil society like news, startup ideas, innovation, thoughts, interesting research, findings, archeology, historical details, geographical science and human lives, a hing or two about radio, internet, human (digital communications), content disseminating platforms, politics, investigative writeups, stories, developmental discussions or anything that adds value in this eco-syst.  I look forward to feedback and suggestions from friends and folks. There will be a section where I should be able to tell you short stories or ideas behind most of the pictures- i think it will be interesting to begin with. More story and content related ideas will come from social hubs like FB, Twitter, LinkedIn etc as and when we progress. Even a share of thought you wouldn't mind to share ot...

The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act

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The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 takes care of monuments of historical importance and going by this act/or law, an "ancient monument" means any structure, erection or monument, or any tumulus or place of interment, or any cave, rock-sculpture, inscription or monolith which is of historical, archaeological or artistic interest and which has been in existence for not less than 100 years. According to ASI here are the following criteria which define ancient monument and the veracity and importance of it. • Remains of an ancient monument • Site of an ancient monument • Such portion of land adjoining the site of an ancient monument as may be required for fencing or covering in or otherwise preserving such monument. Last time I went to the Wikipedia meet at Hauz Khas, it emerged that Wikipedia is seriously doing something about historical monument. And yes they do it. My friend Ankit reminded me. There are over 3650 ancient monu...

Anglo-Maratha War and The Lost War Memorial At Noida

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BATTLE OF DELHL Did you know that 207 years ago, in September 3,477 Indians, British and the French were killed or perished in the famous Anglo Maratha war? From the Sector – 44 bus stop, Noida, the upper quarter of this historic monument was passed off as a secret tunnel, sic, by an elderly gentleman who was waiting for his UP roadways bus heading Greater Noida. “Surang hai iske neeche.” Kamla Prasad from Dadri confidently pronounce. 10 out of 10 people when asked about the War Memorial perched within the Noida Golf Course, safely. The rock, an arched monument behind, with specific Victorian architecture is largely unknown to many people. The memoir of the second Anglo Maratha war is by large off to public and it woudn’t be surprising if many of us would be unaware of the historic battle was being fought dated 11 September also called the 9/11 of 1803 -1805. The win (by the British) formally established the East India Company's presence in India. Battle of Patpa...