History

Just how did the humble kulcha, a common Indian bread, make its way to becoming the royal insignia of the Hyderabad Nizams? The story begins in Delhi…

Ancient Mumbai’s historic architectural genius also reflects in more than 30 pyaus across the city which are fragments of history of a city that never sleeps.

Dip into the history of the samosa to see how India’s favourite snack made its way into the country and how it has always been a travelers delight!

Mumbai’s popular Chowpatty beach was part of an important chapter in India’s freedom struggle and the women of Bombay played a huge part in it.

An unequivocal Indian military success, Operation Khukri holds a special place in the history of independent India. Here's a rare window into this little-known mission!

The technique portrayed in the film had triggered debates about its authenticity. But after the discovery of the stones, can the technique be still rubbed off as a director's invention?

Celebrated in the first week of July, the festival of trees has been bringing multitudes of people across the country towards the common goal of planting more trees since 1950.

Rash Behari Bose’s role in the freedom struggle remains relatively unknown in popular history. However, the unique dish he introduced remains immensely popular in his adopted home.

The game of Snooker was born when young British Lieutenant Neville Chamberlain experimented with the classic game of black pool.

In the armed forces, names are a privilege reserved for horses and are rarely given to mules. But Pedongi was no ordinary mule.