Mahatma on Board
The story of the student who went on to become the greatest leader of all times.
The Journey of a Saint
“Life is not worth living unless it is lived for others.”- Mother Teresa. A name that resonates with charity and humility, she taught us the true meaning of selfless living.
Awwal Allama
For some he was a revolutionary, for others he was a visionary. However, what he certainly was, was a man of conviction, and a progressive polymath who stood by his morals every single time.
The Warp and Weft of Pride!
Looking for a reason to flaunt your phulkari dupattas or ikat kurtas? We got you covered. This National Handloom’s Day, proudly wear those pieces of art and pure love lying at the back of your closet as we honour those who are tirelessly weaving the fabric of our nation.
The Bandit Queen
There’s drama, there’s a tragedy, there’s a pinch of romance, there are unpredictable twists and turns, there’s vengeance, there’s retribution….Phoolan Devi’s life was no less than a thriller.
The Smiling Face Behind Smiling Buddha
A man of courage and mettle, Dr Homi Nussarwanji Sethna, always took every challenge in his stride.
Musician? Mathematician? Magician?
An instrumentalist and musician who wove his taala and laya in mathematical accuracy. Those who witnessed him perform, report it as nothing short of magic. We are unsure of what to call him, a musician? mathematician? or a magician?
The Jewel slipped away from the Crown
India's independence was a long-drawn process. British, who had ruled India for nearly two centuries weren't going to let go of their jewel so easily.
When Tiger ate the Kulcha
No, this is not a story of any tiger who had the popular Indian bread for lunch but the story of the indirect annexation of Hyderabad, whose royal insignia was the ‘kulcha’, by Lord Wellesley, who referred to himself as the ‘Bengal Tiger’.
50 years of Independence: A Need for Introspection
A milestone event in India's history called for introspection of the events, good or bad, that contributed to the growth and foundation of the nation that picked up the ruins and started to build itself from scratch 50 years ago.