History

Kuldhara is a heritage site in Rajasthan. Abandoned over 200 years ago, it is believed to be cursed by the residents who left it.

Valuable artefacts like idols and sculptures used to be stolen, and are still smuggled out, from Indian temples, churches and other monuments. It is important they be returned to their rightful owners and communities. Some amazing people are making this happen.

The holy city of Ayodhya, in Uttar Pradesh, plays host to hundreds of South Koreans every year – who come to pay their tributes to the legendry queen Hur Hwang-ok. This is what the legend says.

Musician Nayan Pancholi recounts the story of how he lost his eye, but survived the Pan Am flight hijack in 1986.

Walking is the best way of exploring a new place. Cities rich in history and heritage are best experienced on foot and having a professional guide along is an added bonus. Try taking a Heritage Walk next time you're in Hyderabad.

If you wish to locate the geographical centre of India, this is where you need to be.

India has always been a country of incredible beauty and diversity. These 28 rare photos from across the length and breadth of the country may be over a 100 years old, but they perfectly capture the spirit — vibrant and alive — of India.

A candid one-on-one with Professor Romila Thapar, one of India’s most distinguished historians. Here she shares her thoughts on intellectuals returning national awards to register their protest on communal discord, the “ever-shrinking liberal space” in the country, and more.

King George V announced the shift of the capital of British India from Calcutta to New Delhi in 1911. The architect of the new city was Sir Edwin Lutyens, who designed many buildings in Delhi, including the new Viceroy’s House. After independence, this palatial home was designated the residence of the President of India and renamed Rashtrapati Bhavan. Take a grand tour of the President’s Office with us.

Scholars of Kolkata's Asiatic Society have discovered a 6th-century manuscript of the Ramayana that has some key differences from Valmiki's widely-known version. Among other things, it depicts Rama as more human than God.