Tana Shah: The Last Ruler Between Aurangzeb & The World
byThe Golconda fort in Hyderabad tells the tale of Tana Shah, the last Qutb Shahi ruler, who stood against Aurangzeb.
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Bede Griffiths: The Catholic Sannyasi With An Oxford Accent
byBede Griffiths, a champion of interfaith dialogue, blended Vedanta and Advaitha with contemporary Catholic thought.
Bhimjee Parekh & The Printing Press
byBhimjee Parekh, the tycoon who introduced the printing press in India, led the merchant protest against Aurangzeb.
When Rabindranath Tagore Received the Nobel Prize
byIndia’s first Nobel Prize, awarded to Rabindranath Tagore, was stolen & never found; the Nobel Foundation gave two replicas.
Ikhlas Khan:The Abyssinian Who Ruled The Deccan
byIn the 16th-century, Ikhlas Khan, an Abyssinian slave, ruled the Deccan sultanate as the Prime Minister.
The Dutch Travel Writer Johan Nieuhof & The Oriental East
byThe Dutch traveller, Johan Nieuhof, left a repository of incredible drawings and writings that depict life in the Orient.
Yellapragada Subbarow: The Immigrant Scientist Who Served Humanity
by“You’ve probably never heard of Dr. Yellapragada SubbaRow. Yet, because he lived, you may be alive and well today.”
Alexander Gardner: A Soldier Of Fortune
byAlexander Garner, also known as Gordana Khan, is an adventurer and mercenary who served in Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s army.
Radhabinod Pal: The Indian Judge Who Is Revered In Japan
byRadhabinod Pal, the lone voice of dissent at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, is revered in Japan.
Of Stephen Hawking, Singularity & Life On The Edge
byLiving a life on the edge, Stephen Hawking proved that, in the darkest recesses of the universe, there is hope.
Beyond Breaking The 4-Minute Mile: A Personal Tribute To Sir Roger Bannister
bySir Roger Bannister, the legendary British athlete who broke the 4-minute mile, is an exceptional human being & family man.
Tilka Manjhi: India’s First and Forgotten Freedom Fighter
byTilka led the first tribal revolt against the British, fighting against the amoral seizure of historically Santhal lands.
Sophia Duleep Singh: The Sikh Princess Who Fought For Women’s Right To Vote In Britain
byMaharaja Ranjit Singh’s granddaughter, Sophia Duleep Singh, fought for women’s right to vote in the United Kingdom.
The Rise and Fall of the Rani of Jhansi
byA travelling priest stumbled upon the adventure of the Rani of Jhansi – and ended up becoming its sole reliable narrators.
Velu Nachiar: The Legendary Queen Who May Have Invented Suicide Bombing
byVelu Nachiar managed to reclaim her kingdom from the British – making her the first queen to rebel against the Empire.