History

India’s national emblem is based on the Lion Capital of Ashoka, excavated by German archaeologist Friedrich Oertel in 1905.

These 12 Maratha forts, built between the 1600s and 1800s, are now recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their historic value.

She gave Indian women the right to choose motherhood — and inspired 5 lakh men to step up. Dhanvanthi Rama Rau’s legacy reshaped India’s family planning forever.

Long before modern post offices, Travancore had Anchalottakkars — men who ran miles to deliver messages. Wearing khaki and red, they were fast, reliable, and respected.

When a luxury brand priced Kolhapuri-style sandals at Rs 1.16 lakh, it didn’t create a fashion moment — it simply echoed a craft India has honoured for centuries.

Long before satellites and smartphones, Indians used stars, trees, winds, and even songs to find their way across forests, seas, and deserts.

SN Subba Rao participated in the Quit India Movement as a child and later set up an ashram in the Chambal Valley, facilitating the surrender and rehabilitation of 654 dacoits.

With no coaching or full-time college, Ramdas balanced street vending and self-study — today, he maintains critical systems at ISRO’s space facility.

In a quiet corner of Kolkata, a decades-old tradition lives on. Russell Exchange, a living museum of heritage, still holds live auctions — every Sunday!

She crossed continents and caste lines to challenge supremacist science. Meet Irawati Karve, India’s first female anthropologist who defied Nazi ideology.