History

What does it mean to truly know a city? For 28-year-old Taqi Abbas, born into Lucknow’s storied Nawabi heritage, it meant unearthing the forgotten corners of his hometown. From documenting artisans like Battu Bhai to stepping inside the Clock Tower, Lucknow Uncovered is more than a page. It’s a love letter to a city that still whispers its past, if you know where to listen.

From vestiges of the past and India’s transport systems to meteorites and fossil specimens, we bet you’ve never visited these museums that take adventure to a whole new level.

From widow remarriage to the right to property and divorce — these early Indian laws gave women power in a time when society barely gave them a voice.

How did people in India keep their homes cool during scorching summers — long before electricity? There’s a centuries-old design hidden in plain sight that might hold the secret. It’s smart, simple, and surprisingly relevant for modern homes facing rising heat today. Here’s why we should be paying attention.

Ardeshir’s predates Coca-Cola, which, records estimate to be an invention of 1886 — two years after Ardeshir’s started in a small rented barrack in Pune.

After a life-changing accident in 1998, Srinagar-based artisan Haji Ghulam Rasool Khan returned to the forgotten craft of Jamawar patchwork. From his home workshop, he not only mastered the art but brought it global acclaim, preserving a piece of Kashmir’s soul, one intricate stitch at a time.

Pingali Venkayya, a visionary and freedom fighter, designed India’s iconic tricolour flag, symbolising unity, sacrifice, and hope. Despite his pivotal role in India’s identity, he remained largely uncelebrated. Here’s more about this unsung hero.

Conflict may divide land, but it cannot always divide people. The Partition of 1947 saw communities torn apart—but also brought to light stories of unity, where individuals crossed lines of faith and fear to protect each other. These moments show that peace begins with people.

Explore how a humble khadi workshop in Karnataka became the sole official maker of the Indian national flag, combining tradition, patriotism, and woman-led craftsmanship

The British may have brought in India’s railways to gain profit and control. But Indians turned those very tracks into powerful tools of resistance and unity. From carrying revolutionaries to spreading ideas, trains played an unforgettable role freedom struggle.