History

Arguably the largest library of music recordings in the country, All India Radio's sound archives also contain a rare and invaluable collection of historic speeches given by eminent Indians.

Many of Kolkata’s heritage buildings are in dire need of renovation. Archaeologist Tathagata Neogi’s new initiative seeks to empower the city’s residents to save and spruce up these remnants of history.

If there has been one sweet dish that has been a true 'game changer' of the way sweets are perceived and eaten in India, it has to be the luscious rasgulla. This story traces the interesting origins of this iconic Indian sweet.

Here's the interesting history of the samosa, a well-travelled snack that happily settled in India and made the country fall head over heels in love with itself.

In India, visiting railway stations can often be a throwback to another era –the nostalgia, the architecture and the interesting history. These 8 Indian railway stations have stories that will leave you fascinated.

Filmmaker Ishan Shukla's animated short, Schirkoa, has made history by becoming the first Indian entry to qualify for the Oscars.

Mathematics is often one of the most dreaded and hated subjects in school. However, the people of ancient India absolutely loved the subject, and made great discoveries and inventions in it that have stood the test of time.

From being considered a 'weak' team to becoming an internationally renown team, the story of Indian cricket in 4 short minutes!

Trace the interesting origins of the one dish Indians unanimously love indulging in, the mouth-watering biryani.

Entrenched in history, having been passed down by some of the greatest rulers of massive empires in the Indian subcontinent, the Kohinoor diamond is the most desirable, priceless stone.