History

Dr Ananda Prasad from Bihar pioneered the study of zinc deficiency and published over 300 papers and 15 books.

Tilka Manjhi led India's first people’s revolt triggered by the East India Company’s (EIC) exploitative practices against Adivasi communities in conjunction with the oppressive local princely class, moneylenders and zamindars beholden to the British.

Chaturbhuj temple in Gwalior is home to the world’s oldest recorded symbol of zero. Here’s the fascinating story of ancient India’s link to zero.

Humayun's Tomb to Itimad Ud Daulah, here's a list of nine iconic Indian monuments built by historic women rulers.

Long before Prakash Padukone became the first Indian to win the All England Open Badminton Championships, Prakash Nath and Devinder Mohan flipped a coin.

Dunu Roy, who runs Hazards Centre in Delhi, talks about SNS Sastry’s documentary ‘I Am 20’, and how he turned to a life of urban and rural development to make engineering meaningful.

Keezhadi excavation, Tamil Nadu: Here are some of the fascinating findings at one of India's most sensational archaeological projects.

India's first female doctor, Anandi Gopal Joshi secured a degree in medicine at the age of 21 from Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. Here's what motivated her to battle societal stigma and pursue and overseas education.

Juliana Dias da Costa was a prominent figure in the Mughal courts during the reign of Bahadur Shah I. We trace the Portuguese woman’s story, historical significance, and the reason why she has faded to obscurity since then.

One of RAW's best agents, Ravindra Kaushik was given the title of 'The Black Tiger' by then-PM Indira Gandhi for his valuable contributions towards India. Now, Salman Khan is set to essay his role in an upcoming Bollywood biopic.