Chetak: The Famed Helicopter
Chetak was named after Maharana Pratap’s horse, symbolising devotion, bravery, and resistance to occupation. The helicopters have served the country well.
How Stalin’s Daughter’s Romance With An Indian Royal Paved The Way For Her Defection To The US
Svetlana Alliluyeva, Joseph Stalin’s daughter, defected to the United States. But behind her defection lies a romantic story with an Indian man.
The World’s Most Precious Diamonds Are From Kollur Mines
Some of the world’s most precious diamonds have been mined from the Kollur mine. Do read this fascinating story.
The Towns That Have A Mysterious Birth Rate of Twins
Two towns—Kodinhi In Kerala & Sirkazhi in Tamil Nadu—have a high birthrate of twins. But no one knows why.
Hallyu: South Korea’s Soft-Power In India
‘Through cultural proliferation using the entertainment industry, South Korea is taking the world under its tide, and India has given in.‘
From Chaturanga to Shatranj to Chess
From India to Persia, to China, to Europe, and then to the rest of the world, the evolution of chess has contributed significantly to humankind
Dear Aliens, With Love
Is there alien life in the universe? If so, how do we communicate with them?
The Many Avatars Of Coconuts
Coconuts have many avatars; there are many stories from history that illuminate us about their etymology.
How Barbara McClintock Transformed The Study Of Genetics
Barbara McClintock, an American geneticist, changed the study of genetics with her discoveries.
The Dark Past Of The Cellular Jail In The Andaman Islands
Political prisoners imprisoned in the cellular jail in Andaman Islands were treated worse than animals. Read the story to know more.
Does Tur Dal Provide Enough Protein For Vegetarians?
Tur dal is considered to be the primary protein for most Indian vegetarians. Is it really?
Henry Louis Vivian Derozio: The Anglo-India Poet Who Inspired The Bengal Renaissance.
Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, a thinker, rationalist and teacher, inspired his students and laid the foundations of the Bengal renaissance.
How A Racist Canadian Scheme To Remove South Asians From British Columbia Failed
In 1908, the Canadian government devised a scheme called the British Honduras Scheme or the Hindu Deportation Scheme to deport South Asians. Here’s the story.
Scientists Have Found A Way To Break Down Forever Chemicals. What Does That Mean For India?
The problem of PFAS contamination is an environmental hazard, but it is also a health hazard.
How Curry Evolved Into Karē & Became A Japanese Staple
Originally, curry was considered exotic. However, over time, it became a national staple in Japan.