History

“What is remarkable about Krishnan is not that he is a great scientist but something much more. He is a perfect citizen,” said PM Nehru about the physicist whose work helped Indian win in its first Nobel Prize in science! #History #ForgottenHeroes

Half a world away from his kingdom, Mysore's last ruler Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar left an indelible mark on the European music scene. Yet his contributions remain uncelebrated. #History #Music

From Air India's Maharaja and Amul girl to the Gurmukhi letter in PNB's logo, these people blazed a trail in Indian design space to create symbols we all still use today! #History #IconsOfIndia

From India’s first fireproof safe and first indigenous fridge to the world’s first soap made of vegetable oil, Godrej has laid the foundation of modern India in many ways. #History #Legacy #IconsOfIndia #SoundsOfMakingIndia

“He transformed the religious tradition of Raksha Bandhan to a secular motif of unity among diversity and resisted Banga Bhanga (Partition of Bengal)." #History #IndependenceDay #RakshaBandhan #Rakhi

In 1920, waterproofs were being imported into India and were prohibitively expensive, making it beyond the reach of most Indians. So a Bose from Bengal started a Swadeshi venture which manufactured them indigenously! #History #IconsOfIndia

Evidently, she held no regrets and remained full of pride at her role in the freedom struggle. Speaking to a writer, she was once said: "Humko jo karna tha, kiya (What I had to do, I did)".

Streaking like a meteor on the anti-colonial nationalist sky, Alluri Sitarama Raju famously led the violent Rampa Rebellion against the British for their imposition of the 1882 Madras Forest Act, which restricted the local tribal community's access to the forests. #ForgottenHeroes

Parbati Giri was just 16 when she fought the British Raj at the forefront of the Quit India. And she didn't stop serving her country even after Independence, going on to become a guardian angel for orphans and destitute people. #ForgottenHeroes #IndianIndependence

“India would have attained Independence long back, if only it had a few stalwarts like him,” once said Mahatma Gandhi, referring to Potti Sriramulu.