History

Lesser-known is the legacy of musician Charanjit Singh, who is credited with inventing the ‘acid house’ genre of music that one can hear in much of today’s music. Here’s why his work was far ahead of its time, and why he was loved by RD Burman, Naushal Ali, and more.

Art, science and sports would never have been the same without these personas. Through their contributions, they took India to the global stage.

On 8 October, Indian-born activist Avtar Singh Jouhl OBE passed away. Singh was a trade unionist who valiantly advocated for workers’ rights and spent his life battling racial discrimination in the UK.

SP Shahi’s contributions to the protection of wolves, and his role in bringing them back from the brink of extinction, are largely forgotten today. The forest officer was behind India’s only wolf sanctuary, Mahuadanr, in Jharkhand.

Among the numerous railway stations across the country, there are a few that are unique for several reasons. Here are four among them that are also UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The history of Bandel cheese — among the few varieties indigenous to India and first introduced during Portuguese rule over the subcontinent — is as intriguing as it is integral to understanding why the cheese deserves the GI-tag.

West Bengal, Assam, Kerala and more — here are eight iconic and historic bridges in India that have stood the test of time, and why you must include them in your travel plans.

Whether it was art, culture, architecture or literature, the Chola Dynasty, among the longest-ruling in world history, gave several monumental contributions during their rule.

You’ll hear many tales about the origins of murabba, but what remains common is that it’s a favourite of generations of Indians, whether for its nostalgia, or for its health benefits. Here’s its history and a quick recipe.

In December 2021, UNESCO included Kolkata’s Durga Puja in its Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The historian behind the feat, Tapati Guha-Thakurta, explains how this took shape.