Let us take this opportunity on International Women's Day to honour the pioneering women of Bharat. From ancient times to the present day, Bharatiya women
The earliest stepwells (known also as
baori) are speculated to have been built during the 1st millennium AD (some sources placing them in the 6th century AD, while others say they were first built between the 2nd and 4th centuries AD). The construction of stepwells developed over time and by the medieval period they became complex structures that showcased a mastery of engineering, architecture, and art.
Hence, the best-known stepwells today date to this period of Indian history. Stepwells continued to be built in India, and it has been estimated that by the 19th century there were several thousand stepwells in existence.
Old notes of ₹100, 10 and 5 to be demonetised? What the govt has to say All banknotes in the denomination of ₹ 100 issued by the RBI in the earlier series will continue to be legal tender, RBI had said.
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Several reports are doing rounds that the old banknotes of ₹100, 10 and 5 would be demonetised by March-April. The government s fact-checking unit has termed has debunked the report and said the central bank has not made any such announcements. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) conducted a fact check and termed the report as FAKE. “It is being claimed that hundred, ten and 5 rupee notes will no longer be legal tender from March 21, as per the information given by RBI. This claim is false , the PIB tweeted.