Indian History

Hailed as the 'Mother of PILs', Kapila Hingorani made the SC accessible to India's poorest, played a vital role in establishing family courts and helped draft the law to ban sex determination tests.

Here's five Indian women in science who broke stereotypes and shattered glass ceilings to walk among men so that others may run today.

The rare honour is an acknowledgement of her resilience and courage from Captain to Major.

The Constitution of India borrows ideas and many of its stand out features from the constitutions of other countries. Here are nine constitutions that inspired India's.

As the 75th Republic Day draws near, here’s reflecting on India’s illustrious saga through the years and the individuals who made these glorious moments possible.

The Champaran Satyagraha is a landmark chapter in India’s history, and an important catalyst for it was journalist Pir Muhammed Munis, whose letter to Gandhi set the stage for the monumental resistance.

The coastal town of Anchuthengu, Kerala was home to what is considered the first open and organised revolt against the unjust practices of the East India Company and British Raj — the Attingal Revolt in the year 1721.

Looking for your next book? Try any of these 10 history books recommended by author-historian Manu S Pillai.

As Independence Day draws near, here are 10 rare photos that capture unseen glimpses of India's struggle for freedom.

Tamil Nadu photographer Madhavan Pillai takes us through his research and documentation of India’s history through photographs, and the old techniques used to breathe life into these pictures.