India was broken with a line drawn by blood. The dignitaries and representatives showed a green flag to a horrific plan devised by Mountbatten on ThisDay in 1947.

Just like every athlete has a dream to win an Olympic Gold, each writer wishes to get the Nobel Prize for literature. Tagore not only managed to bag a Nobel and attain knighthood but he decided to part with it for a reason that makes everyone love him more.

The ship in the waters - Fatel Razack - indentured labourers from India aboard it - the anchor is thrown at the coast of Trinidad - the hope of an economy rising. The people of Trinidad remember this day as Indian Arrival Day!

History was changed today in 1498 when explorer Vasco da Gama saw the land of the golden birds... on the horizon. The waters were in control now, the wooden birds flew and trade began - a new wave was set for newer things, yet to come.

The most learned Indian politician of all time is also probably the most misunderstood one as well. He was the voice of the suppressed, the messiah of the backward class. His path was treacherous but when the going gets tough, the tough get going.

From providing safety to over a million people and appearing as the first responder in every emergency situation, this division of police force takes every call of duty quite seriously. Besides this, it all began with the establishment of a paramilitary force on this day, that made freedom possible.

The British government secretly hanged Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev for their violent revolutionary behaviour today in 1931. This would become one of the most enduring memories of sacrifice in the Independence era.

It is believed that nearly every aspect of modern India is a product of British colonialism. Unfortunately, it is true. The British built roads, railways, industries, and many buildings that continue to remind us that we continue to live in an India, that is undoubtedly western in its designs. Indeed, the very map of India, the one we have drawn countless times in our geography classes, is a British product. How is that possible, you might wonder? Let’s find out.

A young boy born of a Princess, adopted by a Maharaja, raised to be a King - did his job as no one else had done before. He changed the meaning of Kingship in colonial India using his powers in creating a more inclusive and liberal society.

It is easy to gain success, but it is difficult to stay successful! Eyes flashed and Goa came in visuals. Some plans and some attacks, few losses and great achievements, a conquest and promises, deceit and changing loyalties, the story of Goa began!