The Varanasi–Siliguri High-Speed Rail Corridor is a proposed high-speed rail line in India that will connect Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Siliguri in West Bengal, passing through Bihar. The project was announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 as part of plans to expand high-speed rail in eastern India. The corridor aims to reduce travel time between major cities, improve connectivity, and support economic development along its route. As of 2026, the detailed alignment, stations, and construction timeline are not yet final.
Arunachali Hindi is a pidgin Hindi mixed with other tribal languages Of Arunachal Pradesh adopted as a lingua-franca within the state.
The Treaty of Faizabad or the Second Treaty of Banaras was a significant agreement signed in 1775 between the East India Company and Asaf-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Awadh, following the death of his father, Nawab Shuja-ud-Daulah. The treaty marked a pivotal moment in the expansion of British influence in northern India by transferring sovereignty over the state of Banaras to the Company, thereby making Maharaja Chait Singh, the ruler of Banaras, a vassal of the British. The treaty also set the terms for financial tribute and non-interference in Banaras, terms that were later violated, leading to the Banaras Uprising of 1781.
Awadhi music is a form of music originating from the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh, India, performed primarily in the Awadhi language. Rooted in the cultural heritage of the region, it reflects themes of love, devotion, social life, and historical narratives, often tied to rituals and seasonal events. Awadhi is considered main and primary language of Hindustani classical and semi-classical music.