History

In his long struggle for Indian independence which lasted 31 years, Bapu fascinated several historians with his ‘experiments with the truth’. But only a few ever explored the topic of his dietary habits.

"The face goes through certain changes once it starts to age like the nose and the earlobes are different, and then, there are the wrinkles. So that was a challenge for us,"

Saw the trailer? Now read the fascinating story of how this word evolved!

The ship, about 100-metres-long and 50-metres-wide, had sunk about 12 metres below the surface. Divers found remains of Indian spices, peppercorns and cowrie shells in it.

These seminars, classes and lectures sparked an idea within Ramakrishna to provide students in India, with a similar experience.

From culinary legends to regional variants, we unravel the fascinating tale of how the gulab jamun become an inevitable part of Indian lives.

Working in tandem with Savitribai Phule, Fatima had to not only take on high caste Hindus but also faced fierce opposition from orthodox Muslims who opposed the idea of equal education for all.

Ayyar holds an irreplaceable position among independent India’s pioneering powerhouses on whose elegant shoulders we now stand. Did you know why?

Arguably modern India's first Dalit icon, Palwankar Baloo battled incredible discrimination to etch his mark in the game. Yet few Indians know about this forgotten hero.

Diplomatic smarts, decisive military action and a battle of cables — here's the story behind the September 17, 1948 surrender of Hyderabad's Nizam.