The Forgotten People Of The Ghost Town, Dhanushkodi
byThe proplr of Dhanushkodi, a town that was once washed away by a cyclone, are still neglected.
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Pav Bhaji, Portuguese & The American Civil War
byWhat do you know about Pav Bhaji, the fiery, delicious dish that’s made on Mumbai’s streets & in every Indian household?
How A British Colonial Police Officer Built The Tegart’s Wall In Palestine
byCharles Tegart, a British colonial officer known for using brutal tactics to stamp out Indian revolutionaries, built a wall in Palestine to stamp out the Arabs. Here’s a fascinating story.
How Siddis Of Gujarat Share Their Knowledge Through Music
byAn anthropologist narrates how the Siddis share their cultural knowledge & traditions from one generation to the next through music and poetry.
How Indian Tea Found Its Place in Australia
byHow did Indian tea become the most sought after beverage in Australia? Here’s the story.
The ‘Living Buddha’: A 500-Year-Old Mummy In Himachal Pradesh
byFive hundred years ago, a Buddhist monk undertook a process of mummification. His mummy, almost preserved in Himachal Pradesh, tells his story.
Chetak: The Famed Helicopter
byChetak 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
bySvetlana 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
bySome of the world’s most precious diamonds have been mined from the Kollur mine. Do read this fascinating story.
Hallyu: South Korea’s Soft-Power In India
by‘Through cultural proliferation using the entertainment industry, South Korea is taking the world under its tide, and India has given in.‘
Making Friends With The Enemy: What Stories Of Soldiers’ Unexpected Battlefield Meetings Reveal About The Trauma Of War
byThe study of transformative relationships with the enemy can help us better understand the emotional & mental complexities of warfare today
From Chaturanga to Shatranj to Chess
byFrom India to Persia, to China, to Europe, and then to the rest of the world, the evolution of chess has contributed significantly to humankind
The Many Avatars Of Coconuts
byCoconuts have many avatars; there are many stories from history that illuminate us about their etymology.
The Dark Past Of The Cellular Jail In The Andaman Islands
byPolitical prisoners imprisoned in the cellular jail in Andaman Islands were treated worse than animals. Read the story to know more.
How A Racist Canadian Scheme To Remove South Asians From British Columbia Failed
byIn 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.