History

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!

What started as a seasonal business by Haryana farmer Kirorimal Mohanlal eventually evolved into an iconic kulfi brand in Old Delhi — Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfi. Vishal, Kirorimal’s great-grandson, shares the story behind his family’s legacy.

Wrestler Parmanand Jain established ‘Mahaveer Rabri Bhandar’ in 1857. Today, the local eatery serves at least 1500 foodies per day. His great-great grandson, Deepak Chhabra, reveals how his renowned recipe came to be.

Vociferously fighting for women's rights, Pramila Dandavate helped draft the Women's Reservation Bill for the local bodies in 1992. Here's a look at how it paved the way for this legislation today.

Looking for India's best traditional sweets? Here are nine Indian ‘mithais’ from across the country that have received the coveted GI tag.

A royal physician and freedom fighter, Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari installed a unique idol of Lord Ganesha in India's first public ‘Ganeshotsav’ to send the British a strong message of India's unity.

The medals and the accolades dim in contrast to the brilliance of these men and women in Indian sports. They were not deterred by circumstances, societal notions and stereotypes, but rather fuelled by them.

All the 'ammammas' of Kerala have reached into their treasure trove of recipes to dig out the most precious ones which have made it to Tanya Abraham's book, 'Eating with History'.