The Mughal Prince who was 'Hidden' from History
The Mughal prince who was Jahangir's favourite grandson is seldom spoken of in the talks of history. A great patron of art and the child of Mumtaz Mahal, he was born on June 23rd, 1616. The boy was named 'Shah Shuja' which translates to the brave king. But was it his bravery that really stood out?
Neetu Singh, The Cinema Queen of the 70s
A glamorous actress and the wife of a famous movie star; this is mainly what Neetu Singh's life is perceived to be characterised by. But there's more to the life of this self-made star, both on and off screen.
India's First Glimmering Gold in Olympics
"The gold medals shone bright but India shone even brighter with pride.", is perhaps the best way to describe India's first-ever Olympic gold for its very own national sport. On the occasion of International Olympics Day, let's revisit this tale and be proud!
All Aboard India's First Train!
The Railway was the finest contribution of the British. Most Indians at the time could only ponder about sitting in a train, it was a privilege for them and a boon for the Britishers till Independence.
Gentleman of the Indian Press
"Kuldip Nayar was an intellectual giant of our times. Frank and fearless in his views, his work spanned across many decades. His strong stand against the Emergency, public service and commitment to a better India will always be remembered." - Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Hindustan's First Flight
A wise man once said that the progress of a country can be measured by its ability to be self-sufficient. The Hindustan Trainer was yet another product of India that proved the same.
Martyred at 18
If you thought that Bhagat Singh was the youngest freedom fighter, you need to get your facts right. The story of Khudiram Bose, a young boy who was executed by the British aged 18, was one of the youngest freedom fighters to be martyred.
50 Years of Indo-Russian Friendship
India and Russia are two countries of Asia that have been put to test through partition and disintegration, respectively. Being faced with opposition from the west in some way or the other, these two countries have a lot in common. It was obvious that they'd establish a treaty of friendship.
Pioneer of the Godrej Family Heirloom
If your furniture was purchased from the 2000s, there’s a high chance the company ‘Godrej’ made it. The man who took this brand to another level was Naval Godrej, who had a struggling childhood yet went on to become one of the leading entrepreneurs of India.
The Sculptor of India's Green Revolution
M.S Swaminathan, the man who turned India from a "begging bowl” to a “breadbasket” overnight was born today in 1925. His life, however, was filled with obstacles and was not as smooth flowing.