History

An unsung name among the stalwarts of Indian Independence Struggle, Madam Bhikaji Cama's conviction, courage and integrity took the message of Indian freedom struggle to the world with a force and clarity it had never had before.

Aanchal's seminal work, called The Remnants of a Separation, is by far one of the most intriguing alternative histories of the Partition.

During Partition, there were people in India and Pakistan who did not just refuse to join the murderous mobs but took enormous risks to save people of other religious communities. Here are the little known stories of these real life heroes from both countries.

Whether a fossil is the skeleton of a dinosaur or the stony remains of a tree that lived long ago, it can transport us back through the eons, giving us a glimpse of life in the prehistoric world. Here are some of the best places to see these ancient remnants in India.

Tracing the rich and intriguing history of the town of Yanam, in Puducherry and Mahe, in Kerala, Pondicherry's forgotten French sisters.

Smt. Jankidevi Bajaj, a strong proponent of the Gandhian way of life, propagated rural upliftment through cottage industries. A self-made woman, she actively participated in the freedom struggle and was known to be charitable and frugal, and resolute yet compassionate.

Sprawled across the descending plateau of the Pavagadh hill, the Champaner-Pavagadh Archeological Park creates a stunning visual landscape of natural and man-made environments. Here is all you need to know about this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site.

The beautiful Kwan Kung Temple, the only Chinese temple in Mumbai, is a landmark in the area and a nostalgic reminder of the thriving community that once lived here. An absolute must visit for history aficionados!

In the 1880s, at a time when Indian women hardly had any rights to speak of, a gutsy and determined woman did the impossible. Not only did Rukhmabai fight an iconic case that defied child marriage, she went on to become India's first practicing lady doctor.

Though these little-known revolts were unsuccessful in uprooting the British, they laid the foundation for the struggle that ultimately led to independence.