History

The Paika Rebellion in Odisha that mobilised a large number of rebel forces across all strata of society to revolt against the East India Company took place around 1817.

Almost every region in India is blessed with its own water management methods that were tailored to fit the unique geographical and cultural needs of the place and the community. Here are some of them.

In a viral Twitter thread, historian Dr Ghee Bowman provided archival photographs of Indian prisoners of war captured in North Africa and Italy during World War II, as well as details of his attempt to ascertain their identities and bring their contributions to light.

Today, India contributes to 25 per cent of the world’s total production of chillies. But did you know, the humble chilli is not native to our country? Here's how it travelled the world to become a national staple.

From Bipan Chandra to Ramachandra Guha - find out the must-read books when studying history for UPSC exams.

R Sivabhogam was influenced by Mahatma Gandhi’s ideologies. It is believed that she led a simple life, wearing only khadi. This is her story of becoming India’s first Chartered Accountant.

Alibhai Mulla Jeevanjee was the entrepreneurial legend of Kenya. He rose from the oppressed class to become a business tycoon. This is his story.

Built centuries ago, these Indian monuments are based on clever mathematical calculations and design principles that use algebra, fractal geometry and trigonometry.

Mauryan emperor Ashoka reigned over one of the largest, most cosmopolitan and most powerful empires in South Asia. His visionary values and adminstrative genius would have remained unknown if not for the discovery of the Ashokan rock edicts.

As the Telugu period drama RRR is set to release in January next year, we take a look at the life of the film's subject, Komaram Bheem, and how he channeled a life time of suffering into mobilising the Gond community to rebel against the feudal Nizamate of Hyderabad and the British Raj.