51 quintals of flowers, blankets of snow: Kedarnath set for divine opening on April 22

Apr 20, 2026

This year, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) is aiming for a "grand and divine" aesthetic, adorning the ancient stone structure with approximately 51 quintals...

"Western wall is remaining part of pre-existing Hindu temple": ASI report on Gyanvapi mosque

Jan 25, 2024

"Based on the scientific studies and observations on central chamber and main entrance of the pre-existing structure in existing structure, western chamber and western...

FIGSI Announces New Leadership for 2026-2028 Term

Jan 19, 2026

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 19: The Federation of Indian Granite and Stone Industry (FIGSI) has announced its newly elected office bearers for a two-year...

Kashmir: 10th-century Shivling found during excavation in Baramulla

Aug 03, 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums announced the discovery of the ancient Shivling, expertly carved from stone, measuring 137 cm...

"Iran is history itself": Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref slams Trump's "Stone Age" rhetoric

Apr 07, 2026

Amidst a looming 8:00 PM deadline, President Trump warned that an Iranian "civilisation will die tonight" unless a deal is reached, vowing to bomb...

Iranian missile strike damages historic mosques in Israel's Haifa

Jun 20, 2025

The missile strike shattered the stained glass windows and damaged infrastructure at the Al Jarina Grand Mosque, a stone structure built in 1775 and...