History

As the 74th Republic Day draws near, here’s reflecting on India’s illustrious saga through the years and, more importantly, the individuals who made these glorious moments possible, in 10 historic photos.

Founded by Pune man Vinit Kenjale, Vintage Miles, considered India's first museum dedicated to vintage two-wheelers, has 500 models of bikes, scooters and mopeds, ranging from Fantabulous by Royal Enfield to Hercules Moped 1967.

An upcoming film starring R Madhavan and Akshay Kumar is based on the life of C Sankaran Nair, the lone Indian on the Viceroy’s council whose decision to resign after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre marked a new chapter in India’s freedom struggle.

Dodha burfi, one of the most popular sweets in the country, was the result of an experiment by Punjabi wrestler Harbans Vig in the 1900s.

Veeraswamy on London’s Regent Street was started in 1926. Till date, its guest list has welcomed kings, princes, politicians and stars.

How did the samosa evolve from a dish that was only fit for kings to one that almost anyone can hop into a sweet shop and buy today? Watch our video to understand its winding history.

Right from Shakuntala to Aryavarta Chronicles, here are 10 Indian epics that are loved, cherished and read worldwide and deserve a screen space of their own.

From a satellite being carried on a bullock cart to Sardar Vallabhai Patel delivering a riveting speech, here are some rare pictures from Indian history.

From Son Bhandar to the gorgeous limestone Borra, here are five mysterious and ancient caves in India you must explore.

Jamshedji Framji Madan, a Parsi businessman, film magnate and owner of Madan Theatres, was responsible for more than 100 silent films and ‘talkies’ in the early years of the Indian film industry.