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Champawat Tigress
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Champawat Tigress

The famous story of "Moby Dick" tells the tale of the fight between a man and a beast. While that story may be fictitious, this is the tale of the famous terror that terrified the northern parts of India, claiming 436 documented lives. This is the story of the famous hunt that earned Jim Corbett a widespread reputation.

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Hope Will Survive
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Hope Will Survive

“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all." These words of Emily Dickinson truly represent the tale of 300 Indian soldiers. A largely undocumented event in Dunkirk's history is the involvement of Indian soldiers and the horrors they faced.

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Arthashastra: The Science of Wealth
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Arthashastra: The Science of Wealth

While the rest of the world was still in transition and civilisations were in their budding stages, our ancestors were delving into complex ideas of statecraft and economics. One such example is Arthashastra, a scientific text that imparts the art of wealth, economics, and statecraft.

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Tales of the Bones
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Tales of the Bones

A famous line from the movie 'Haider' says that the human skull is always smiling because it finally understands that no matter who the person is in the living. In the dead he only serves one purpose, to become part of the earth. This is the tale of the bones, the tale of a life after death.

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Chyawanprash: The Fountain of Life
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Chyawanprash: The Fountain of Life

As the winter season approaches, mothers insist on consuming Chyawanprash daily. But why? What makes this Chyawanprash so special? The story of Chyawanprash dates back to the Vedic period and is literally an elixir passed down from the Gods.

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Binding the Brahmaputra
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Binding the Brahmaputra

This is the tale of how the majestic Brahmaputra, the historic river was tamed to create India's longest bridge- the Bhupen Hazarika Bridge. The hurdles and difficulties faced by the team of engineers fell short of their determination and grit.

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The Tragic Tale of the Tragedy Queen
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The Tragic Tale of the Tragedy Queen

'Pakeezah' means 'the pure one', the story of the movie about Sahibjaan may be fictional but the actress who portrayed the role was 'pakeezah' in real life, maybe too pure for this world. This story is about the tragedy queen of Bollywood whose life was a tragedy in itself.

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Have a Bite of the Chhurpi!
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Have a Bite of the Chhurpi!

In the snowclad Himalayas, where there are not enough food sources to survive, this traditional cheese is a lifesaver for the locals. Prepared for ages by the Himalayan communities, Chhurpi has been handed over from one generation to another. But what makes this cheese special and sets it apart from the one you get at your departmental store?

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S. Venkatasubba Setty: The Forgotten Aviator
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S. Venkatasubba Setty: The Forgotten Aviator

When you hear the word 'Aviator', you imagine a dashing pilot with black sunglasses, a slick haircut and overalls. But this is the story of the turban-wearing and dhoti-clad desi Aviator. This is the tale of an inventor and genius who shaped a generation of minds that continue to make India proud. But the truth is you may not have heard about him. This is the forgotten legend of Sriram Venkata Subba Setty.

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The Bridge of Triumph
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The Bridge of Triumph

The Bandra-Worli Sea Link, while it may seem like a mere bridge connecting two parts of a city, holds a much deeper significance. It embodies the spirit of Mumbai, the relentless wait that finally bore fruit, and the triumph of human ingenuity in creating India's fourth-longest bridge.

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