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.
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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.
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?
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.