History

Dr Biswajit Roy, Assistant Professor at Pijush Kanti Mukherjee Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal, with the help of villagers, has preserved ancient historical relics in the Debagram Museum in the village.

Ursula Graham Bower joined a troop of 150 Nagas in 1942, and became a scout and combat commander for the British, during the Japanese invasion of India. Catriona Child narrates what it was like for her mother to lead these exploits as a woman and as an 'outsider'.

Kerala's Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair has gone down in the pages of history as a lawyer and an advocate for social reforms. His legendary courtroom battle with the British strengthened the resolve of many Indians.

Dr Luis Dias recalls the life and struggles of his great-grandfather, Dr Miguel Caetano Dias, who came from a small village of okra farmers. He fought all odds to become the first and only Goan General, the highest rank in the Portuguese medical cadre.

Kailash Puri, the 'agony aunt' of the 60s donned many hats as an author, broadcaster, poet, counsellor and a self-proclaimed sexologist. She became a shoulder to cry on for several Punjabi women and families settled across India, Canada, the US, Germany and other European countries.

Even though the Harappan script remains undeciphered, their archaeological remains suggest that they were quite a fan of grooming.

As Netflix prepares to launch 'Ray', a four-part series based on short stories written by Satyajit Ray adapted for the screen, we revisit what some legendary filmmakers across the globe had to say about his work.

Ambaji Shinde from Goa had no experience in jewellery making, but went on to become one of the most renowned designers of all time, and created intricate pieces worn by Queen Elizabeth II, Elizabeth Taylor, Oprah Winfrey, Madonna, the Maharaja of Baroda, Nizam of Hyderabad, and many other notable names across the world.

At a time when only romantic Bollywood songs were commercially acceptable, Moheener Ghoraguli was born. Led by Gautam Chattopadhyay in Kolkata in the '70s, they made music on social issues and their own lives.

Can you imagine the horror of eating samosas or dosas without a chutney? That's how important chutneys are in India. #FoodSecrets