We map India’s history to dig out 10 historic letters -- from Nehru and Gandhi to Freud and Tolstoy -- that drove revolutions, called for the freedom of women, strengthened political relations and diplomatic ties, and kept thousands of love stories alive.
Amritsar's Kesar Da Dhaba is famous for its mouth-watering Punjabi food like Mah ki Dal and Lachcha Paranthas. But did you know it's fascinating history?
Humanitarian and extraordinaire, Dr V Shanta was an oncologist and a pioneer in cancer care in India. Steering the Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar in Chennai to iconic status, she breathed her last on January 19. She was 93.
"Indeed, it was when the jacket was marketed to Western audiences that it took the 'Nehru' title, the charismatic Prime Minister having popularised its style in public appearances during his tenure in government."
"It is only Nehru's vision that could have created a hotel as spectacular as The Ashok... The hotel spoke of the gumption of the country at that time, and for that, it was destined to be iconic."
In the era of social media, pigeon post may have become a thing of the past across the world, but the Odisha Police Pigeon Service continues to keep this unique practice alive!
His service to the nation was not just as President—he was an active member of India’s freedom struggle, and his journey started long before he came into office.