History

Kaju Katli has conquered India’s ‘mithai’ scene, but whose brainchild is it? History offers us two versions of how this sweet was created.

From A Lalitha, India's first female engineer; to Parvathi Mattancheril, who was the only girl on campus when studying engineering -- these phenomenal women paved the path for empowerment and innovation in the country.

Did you know Jaipur was India's first planned city in 1727, as per UNESCO? The brain behind it was the Rajput 'astronomer prince', Sawai Jai Singh II.

Legendary swimming champion Sachin Nag won India’s only gold medal in swimming at the Asian Games. Yet few know his incredible story.

Padma Shri T S Satyan, renowned as the 'Father of Indian Photojournalism', has captured both monumental events and everyday life in India, reflecting the essence of ordinary people.

Bengaluru's Arun Pai quit his corporate job to start ‘Bangalore Walks’ and use storytelling to showcase the history and heritage of prominent Indian cities.

On 4 October, 2023, India mourned the loss of Anne Wright, a pioneering conservationist who dedicated over five decades to protecting the nation’s wildlife. Wildlife historian Raza Kazmi highlights Anne’s significant contributions — including the Wildlife Protection Act, Project Tiger, and the establishment of the Palamau Tiger Reserve.

As Albert Einstein once said, "The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.” Here is a list of libraries in India that everyone should visit once.

Idol-making was once a highly male-dominated profession. Mala Pal broke tradition by joining her brother after their father passed away. Now, she runs a school that imparts this centuries-old craft to future generations.

The villages of Ainya and Gangpur in West Bengal are collectively known as Rabrigram for their synonymity with the sweet. Here’s why their ‘rabri’ deserves a GI tag!