Pakistan

Conflict may divide land, but it cannot always divide people. The Partition of 1947 saw communities torn apart—but also brought to light stories of unity, where individuals crossed lines of faith and fear to protect each other. These moments show that peace begins with people.

Several airports across North India are temporarily closed. Here’s a clear, up-to-date guide to what’s changed, what travellers should keep in mind, and how to manage bookings during this time.

At a time where chess was a ‘rich man’s sport’, Mir Sultan Khan established himself among the greatest natural players of modern times.

In a wrestling career spanning five decades in the early 20th century, Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, popularly known as The Great Gama or Gama Pehlwan, remained undefeated.

Coming from an aristocratic Ladakh family, Eliyah Tsetan Phuntsog worked closely with the Indian armed forces to ward off Pakistani raiders from Nubra in 1948, helped Tibetan refugees find land for a settlement in 1960s, and opened a school for their children.

The hero who inspired stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, Dilip Kumar was arguably the best actor Indian cinema has ever produced. We pay a tribute to the icon whom India will miss deeply.

The journey undertaken by four Bengali men on cycles in the pre-independence era is one of adventure, grit and love for travel. Riding all the way from Asansol to Lahore, a well-kept diary, of almost 90 years, details every bit of their journey with pictures.

The unhealed memories of partition remain raw even today. Manik Varadkar’s loyalties and love now lie with the country she inhabited but ancestors’ homeland is something she will never forget.

Without the ingenuity of Ghulam Hassan, a mason, there would be no THOISE (Transit Halt Of Indian Soldiers Enroute-to Siachen) airbase.

A tribute to the ace choreographer, Saroj Khan, who beat all odds to make Filmfare launch the best choreography award.