world war 2

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.

What prompted the father of modern Indian transportation to build the bunker? Was Mumbai in danger of getting bombed by the Japanese? And if so, how did he know that?

Defying the times with her unconventional choices, Venu Chitale decided not to marry and moved to London in pursuit of higher studies—where she went on to become a spokesperson for India’s freedom struggle.

"The radio set was a common possession where I lived, but even then, there would be a huge crowd at our place, eager to listen to the cricket commentary."

From HAL to ISRO, IISc's enormously talented scientists played pivotal roles in building India’s aerospace programme. This is their story.

In 1942, American troops had started entering India in their effort to defend the Chinese war efforts of Chiang Kai-Shek, securing their foothold against the Japanese offensive

80 years ago, Jamsaheb of Nawanagar had provided a school, shelter and food for 1,000 of these persecuted children in Camp Balachadi!

Tonnes of steel went into the construction of the Howrah Bridge.

Considered one of Carson’s most exceptional and groundbreaking books that marked a new public awareness about the use of chemical pesticides, especially DDT, Silent Spring was published on September 27, 1962.

Meet 6 unsung Indian soldiers who fought valiantly and served the British Empire loyally during World War II.