In Hindu mythology, snakes often symbolise virility and it is this aspect of the snake that the wrestlers worship on this day.

Here is a beautiful quote from Shashi Deshpande's 'In the Country of Deceit' that makes one pause and think.

Uda Devi bravely risked her life to ensure that the British regiment could not break through the women’s battalion and reach reinforcements.

Did you know? Located in Kolkata, the National Library of India is the nation's largest library in terms of volume.

India first participated during the Paris 1900 Olympics.

Named after the town it takes place in, Ochira Kalli is a local festival celebrated at the Ochira Parabrahma Temple in Kerala.

The world has changed but it's the same feeling of breathlessness during our ACK Family Online Quiz, read how did it all start.

Did you know? Abdual Kalam almost met with death twice.