Mumba or Bom Baim: The Etymology of Bombay
byHow did Bombay evolve into the city that it is today? What does the etymology of Bombay tell us?
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Mughal Women; History’s Hidden Traders
by‘Historical classics’ of Indian cinema, beguiling as they were, through their one-sided narrative, buried the success stories of women like Maryam-uz-zamani.
How Vetala Evolved Into Vampire & Dracula
byIn popular belief, Dracula is said to have been inspired by European tales. But Vetala’s contribution to the creation of this gothic legend is undeniable.
How Indian Christians Championed The Indian Independence Movement
byAs India celebrates seventy five years of independence, the so-called “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,” the role of Indian Christians in the Indian freedom struggle remains unacknowledged.
In 1949, An Idol Of Ram Appeared In The Babri Masjid: Here’s How
byWhy was the fact that the idol of Ram, which was not originally a part of the Babri Masjid, completely ignored?
Bikini, Cold War & The Minimalist Revolution In Indian Cinema
byAs Bollywood embraced the bikini, the minimalist two-piece swimsuit is slowly & steadily gaining acceptance among the general public.
The Curious Connection Between The Diamonds Of Deccan & Greek Mythology
byIndia’s diamonds, mostly mined in the Deccan, find a mention in some of the world’s most ancient texts that tell myriad tales and offer a glimpse into a bygone era.
Madan Theatres Limited: The Silent Film Industry’s Giant Corporation
byJamshedji Framji Madan, the Parsi entrepreneur, was the torchbearer of the Indian film industry. Read his story here.
Reversing Death: The Weird History Of Resuscitation
byThe early history of resuscitation was, in many ways, the stuff of drama.
A Hidden Synagogue In Mumbai Tells The Tale Of How Bene Israeli Jews Found a Home In India
byThe Gate of Mercy, also known as the Shaar Harahamim synagogue, has a fascinating story to tell. Read on.
Why Air India Gifted An Elephant To Salvador Dali
byAir India’s unusual gift to the famous artist Salvador Dali is one of the most fascinating stories in the history of aviation, art & advertising.
Mary Celeste, Lyubov Orlova & The Story Of Ghost Ships
byStories of Ghost ships are eerie, surreal & fantastical–perfect for fictional stories. But they pose a real danger to the environment.
Before Tatas, Josiah Marshall Heath Pioneered Large Scale Steel-Iron Production in India
by70 years before Tata’s started the Jamshedpur steel plant, Josiah Marshall Heath, a British civil servant based in Madras, started a large scale iron-steel company in Parangipettai. Here’s his story.
The Music Of Proteins Is Made Audible Through A Computer Program That Learns From Chopin
byHearing the sound of life at the molecular level could help inspire people to learn more about biology & the computational sciences.
Gorkhas Are Here! The Tale Of Two Treaties To Keep One Army
byThe Gorkhas are regarded as the most dangerous fighting force in the world. Their legacy is as much of war as it is of honour & loyalty.