History

Here's how Ludhiana became India's Bicycle Capital, producing 10.5 million bicycles annually, with a rich history of industry leaders and initiatives to combat competition and boost manufacturing.

Atlas Cycles Ltd was established by Janki Das Kapur in a small shed in Haryana to make affordable cycles for all, which then became a well-known brand in India and worldwide.

Believed to have originated in the 16th century, Kulfi continues to rule the hearts of Indians. Did you know its desi version originated in kitchens of Indian Mughal courts?

Mithan Lam, the first woman to practice law at the Bombay High Court, also played a role in shaping gender-sensitive laws for marriage, divorce and inheritance.

Founded in 1981 by Rambabu Ramraj Sharma, Old Mumbai Ice Cream is iconic in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana. But despite the name it is based in Ichalkaranji.

A Karnataka queen lost in the pages of history, Maharani Kempananjammani Vani Vilasa Sannidhana made Mysuru prosperous by focussing on civic issues like health, water, electricity, and education.

In 1963, Minakshi Jhaveri started Swati Snacks to sell snacks like bhel puri. Today, the eatery has scaled up to multiple outlets in Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Here's the story behind the iconic eatery.

Dr Miguel Caetano Dias came from a small village of okra farmers but had big dreams to transform the healthcare system of Goa.

The story of Syed Abdul Rahim, widely recognised as the visionary behind modern Indian football, is set to hit the silver screen, featuring Ajay Devgn portraying the role of Coach Syed.

The convenor of INTACH's Bengaluru Chapter, Meera Iyer has made the conservation of the city's forgotten heritage her life's mission. Here's the story of what inspired her to do so.