Mughal

Kashmiri saffron is known to provide a beautiful golden colour and pungent, aromatic flavour to food. The history of this crimson spice can be traced back to the Persians who brought it to the country from Iran.

Given the part that it played in India’s freedom movement, onions aren’t only an indispensable ingredient, they also carry emotional weight! #FoodSecrets

From spicy street treats to austere vegetarian delicacies, here's a list of must-try foods that define Kolkata's vibrant culinary culture. How many have you tried yet? #FoodSecrets #MustRead

From culinary legends to regional variants, we unravel the fascinating tale of how the gulab jamun become an inevitable part of Indian lives.

Golconda Fort came into existence 500 years ago. A fort which once stood tall in Hyderabad, is in ruins. Even then, the walls still ring with the stories of yore.

Delhi has a history that is as colourful as it is interesting. Yet few Indians know the actual story of how Delhi became the Indian capital.

When and how did khichdi become such an iconic and integral part of Indian cuisine? Here’s the fascinating story.

Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great wasn’t the first one to start this tradition of honouring learned men as the nine jewels of his kingdom - through his navratnas are certainly the most famous.

In the final days of the Mughal dynasty, the Emperor was well-known as a champion of the common people, protecting them, as shown by this book excerpt.

Few countries have used fabric as a tool to achieve freedom. And that’s the reason why nearly seven decades after India gained its hard-won independence, khadi continues to inspire and amaze people around the globe.