History

A maverick freedom fighter who both supported and challenged Mahatma Gandhi, Bapat earned the moniker of 'Senapati' when he fought for the rights of farmers during the Mulshi satyagraha in 1921. #ForgottenHeroes #IndianIndependence

Apart from his many contributions to the field of chemistry including the 107 papers he published, Ray is known for being a visionary whose entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit touched the lives of many in Bengal.

Somehow, history tends to forget its heroines, their faces are forgotten, and their bravery remains unsung. Gulab Kaur is one such heroine, a woman whose exceptional courage and sacrifice deserve to be remembered by the country she fought for.

The man who built the world’s first programmable digital computer, Alan Turing is now celebrated for his code-cracking work that proved vital to the Allies in World War Two. But did you know what links him to Madras and Tungabhadra Bridge? #History

The father of modern Indian transportation, this pioneer's company provided several critical equipments to India's maiden mission to moon—the #Chandrayaan1. It is also set to play a crucial role in #Chandrayaan2 and #Gaganyaan! #ISRO #ForgottenHeroes

A brave woman who made a pivotal contribution to the Great Revolt of 1857, Azeezunbai was among the many courtesans who lived a life of intrigue and danger to fight colonial rule. Yet few Indians know their story.

Mahatma Gandhi's personal physician, this gritty woman fought for India’s freedom and the welfare of those stricken with leprosy. She went on to become independent India's first health minister of Delhi state. #DoctorsDay

Hailing from Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, Omprakash ran away from his home as a teenager to colonial Bombay (now Mumbai) with almost no money. From working at a construction site near Chowpatty to selling items on a train, he juggled odd jobs until he saved enough to start a fruit stall by the beach.

Every year in May, the submerged village of Kurdi resurfaces almost magically, confirming the living memories of the former inhabitants who not only come back to see their lost land, but also host a traditional festival to celebrate it! #TravelTales #Rare

What started as a fascination for Aswatha Biju after seeing a picture of an ammonite fossil in encyclopedia soon turned into a passion that had no plans of dying done.