History

From Nawabi kitchens to iconic restaurants like Bukhara, chef Imtiaz Qureshi brought India’s royal food traditions into the mainstream. His life’s work—rooted in dum pukht, risk-taking, and soul—still shapes Indian gastronomy today.

India’s oldest ‘chor’ bazaars are more than shopping hubs — they are witnesses to centuries of social and cultural change. Here’s a glimpse into five iconic markets where history, craft, and everyday life still intersect.

In 2014, Abu Sufiyan started Purani Dilli Walo Ki Baatein to make heritage walks in Old Delhi much more layered. The years have seen him take guests around some iconic spots, including Hazrat Shah Waliullah Public Library.

Discover how Jnanadanandini Debi from Calcutta revolutionised Indian fashion by creating the modern sari blouse, turning a centuries-old tradition into a style statement.

Step into India’s hidden underworld as we uncover secretive spaces beneath ancient towns, revealing whispers of the past and mysteries that continue to captivate the curious.

Before India’s women cricketers made history on the world stage, one man in Lucknow changed everything. In the 1970s, Mahendra Kumar Sharma went door to door to build India’s first Women’s Cricket Association — and the legacy lives on.

Started in 1953, Elloras has lived on Dehradun’s Rajpur Road for so long it's become one with the landscape. It serves stick jaws, plum cakes, and more.

Where history meets flavour — Keventer’s in Darjeeling has been serving hearty breakfasts and mountain views since 1911, and has become a legacy spot that shaped the city’s cultural and culinary story.

Get to know five traditional Indian spices, where they come from, how they are used, and why they matter beyond taste.

Explore 7 of India’s oldest trees — from Bodhi Tree in Bihar to Parijaat in Uttar Pradesh — each rooted in mythology, history and spiritual lore. Discover their stories.