History

Historians argue that in fighting for a united Odisha, Madhusudan Das showed great foresight in demanding a state/province carved along linguistic lines given what the future held post-Independence.

Directed by Dev Anand's elder brother, Chetan Anand, the 1946 film 'Neecha Nagar' is the only Indian film to have won the highest honour at the Cannes Film Festival.

An Instagram collective 'The Lost Heer' by Harleen Singh is retracing Punjab's history and documenting Partition through the eyes of women.

At a time where chess was a ‘rich man’s sport’, Mir Sultan Khan established himself among the greatest natural players of modern times.

Almost 200 years ago, Kolkata-based Dr Madhusudan Gupta performed India’s first human dissection. But what did it mean for medicine, and how did it affect existing practices in colonial India?

Anand Bakshi, the legendary Bollywood lyricist, suffered the pains of Partition, and even served in the Navy and the Army before writing lyrics to Bollywood songs.

Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, the king of Kolhapur, was known for his legacy of implementing several progressive reforms, his close association with Dr Ambedkar, and his fight against the perils of caste and subjugation of women. Watch this video to know his story.

J J Singh, an Indian businessman in New York, was not only a strong advocate for India’s freedom struggle, but also played a key role in shaping American politics and helping millions of Indians get citizenship in the US.

Searching for offbeat destinations in India that have a touch of history? From Amer to Mysore, we've curated this bucket list of India's best forts and palaces for you to visit

Beyond the interesting flavours and textures and its significance as a fasting food, Sabudana has a long winding history of saving millions of lives. Here's how.