History

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.

I came in search of the elusive tiger, but it was the ancient fort with its forgotten legends and quiet power that truly left its mark.

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.

Every time Vande Mataram is sung, it leaves Indians with an aftertaste of hope and a reminder of the struggles that are etched in the country’s history.

Director Roopa Iyer is set to work on a biopic inspired by the life of freedom fighter Neera Arya, the first woman spy for Subhash Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army. This is her inspiring story.

Though forgotten in the pages of history, ‘Sardar’ K M Panikkar made a monumental effort to save the lives of thousands of refugees in the aftermath of the Partition. Here is his story.

Indian art, culture, and science are getting global recognition today thanks to the foundation laid by these historic personalities who decided to do things differently.