How Lakmé, Jawaharlal Nehru’s Brainchild, Became India’s Most Coveted Brand
byThe name Lakmé, French for goddess Lakshmi, came from a French opera with the same title. But what’s Jawaharlal Nehru’s connection with the brand?
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Malik Kafur: The Slave-General Without A Grave
byMalik Kafur, who was captured as a slave, rose up the ranks and become one of Alauddin Khilji’s trusted generals. This is his story.
Synagogues of Calcutta Are Evidence Of India’s Interfaith Harmony
byCalcutta’s synagogues are a testament to religious peace, a reminder that Muslims & Jews have a lot in common.
A Brief History Of The Paralympics
byDespite budgetary & infrastructural constraints, India’s para-athletes have displayed immense willpower at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020.
Charles Lynch & His Legacy: A Brief History Of Lynching
byThe history of ‘Lynching,’ as discussed above, shows that means are equally, and in some cases, more important than ends.
August 15: Japan’s Surrender & India’s Independence Day
byMountbatten chose August 15 to transfer power to India as it commemorates Japan’s surrender to the Allied forces.
How Indian Seamen Helped the Indonesian Fight For Freedom
byThe story of how Indian seamen helped Indonesians in their fight for freedom is a shining example of anti-imperialism.
The Etymology Of The Word Quarantine
byWhere did the term quarantine, which has now entered the popular lexicon, come from? What’s the story behind it?
How A Soviet Miner From The 1930s Helped Create Today’s Intense Corporate Workplace Culture
byHere’s a fascinating story about how modern corporate ethic evolved from Communist Russia.
The Last King Of Burma
byThibaw Min, the last king of Burma who faced a humiliating defeat, was exiled out of his country – never to return back. Here’s his tragic story.
Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi…
byThe Buddha loved to play Kabaddi; so did the Pandavas and Kauravas from the Mahabharata. Kabaddi, which has a 4000-year-old history, is now a hot & happening global sport.
The Tragic Story Of Black Tiger, ‘India’s Greatest Spy’
byDo you think spying is a sexy profession? Think again. Black Tiger’s story should serve as a warning for anyone who aspires to be a spy.
One Night In Sri Lanka
byGurjit Singh, an IFS officer deployed in Sri Lanka as the First Secretary at the Indian High Commission in the late 1980s, recounts his adventure.
How The Bubonic Plague Changed Drinking Habits
byWhen Plague struck, contemporary doctors & medical writers believed alcohol worked as a plague preventative.
A Relic Of Indian Resilience In The Old City Of Jerusalem
byThe Indian hospice in Jerusalem has an 800-year-history. It is now a relic of resilience.