History

Bobby Fischer, the late chess legend, is believed to have asked Viswanathan Anand to bring Amrutanjan with him, complaining that he could not get it in Iceland!

From Durgawati Devi, who sold her ornaments to rescue Bhagat Singh to Khudiram Bose, who was sentenced to death at 18 -- here are eight unsung heroes of Independence.

Before Mahatma Gandhi’s clarion call for ‘Quit India’, a small village in Karnataka’s Shivamogga had already dared to dream of freedom. Here's the story of Issuru's fight for independence.

The popular street food pav bhaji was invented during the American Civil War as a meal for struggling cotton mill workers.

A path-breaking doctor few Indians know about, Subhash Mukherjee created India's first and the world's second test tube baby using in-vitro fertilisation.

The residents’ love for Shri Sagar is quite renowned, for the iconic ‘thindi’ joint continues to enjoy a huge clientele every day, from the time it was established over a century ago!

In these 10 photos, we look back at the course of India’s history to celebrate Indians who revolutionised science, literature, cinema, and more.

Combining these ecologically safe traditional systems with modern rainwater-saving techniques could be the answer to India's perennial water woes.

Khaja, the cherished prasad of Jagannath Puri Temple, traces its origins from 320 BCE. Learn how this delicacy evolved from a royal treat to a revered temple offering over the centuries.

Here's the story of India's first official Olympic team at the 1920 Antwerp Games and the visionary Dorabji Tata, who made it possible. A tale of passion, perseverance, and pioneering spirit.