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.

We map India’s history to dig out 10 historic letters -- from Nehru and Gandhi to Freud and Tolstoy -- that drove revolutions, called for the freedom of women, strengthened political relations and diplomatic ties, and kept thousands of love stories alive.

Inspired by Netaji Bose, Asha Sahay was 17 when she joined INA's Rani of Jhansi regiment and fought for Indian independence. Her great-granddaughter-in-law, Tanvi Srivastava, has documented her incredible story in the book 'The War Diary of Asha-san'.

From vada pav in Mumbai to Warli art in Palghar, here’s what 10 districts in Maharashtra are best known for (hint: it’s not monuments).

Ghibli-style AI art is flooding social media, catching the attention of many. Beyond this trend, India’s traditional art forms — Madhubani, Kalamkari, and more — offer a world of colour, culture, and history. These centuries-old styles have long blended storytelling with artistry, each carrying its own unique heritage and visual appeal.

Seviyan or vermicelli’s Indian adaptations range from the beloved seviyan kheer in the North to the semiya upma in the South. Let’s explore the ingredient’s versatility as it found its way into the heart of the subcontinent.

Goa was liberated 14 years after India got its independence. While the Portuguese tightened their grip, here are the women who refused to surrender.

Long before sitars and tablas ruled the stage, India resonated with the haunting melodies of the Ravanahatha and the deep tones of the Surbahar. These six forgotten instruments once defined musical traditions, but where are they now? Explore their origins, unique sounds, and the last musicians keeping them alive.