Article

The difference between Britain, Great Britain, the United Kingdom, and the British Isles

…and how to talk about them without offending people

 Article

Details You Should Know About the Holocaust.

The Holocaust is one of the most notorious acts of genocide in modern history. The many atrocities committed by Nazi Germany before and during World War II destroye...

 Article

Afghanistan: The Legacy of the British Empire. A Brief History

A brief review of the recent history of Afghanistan explains some of the background pertaining to today’s crisis in the country.  ...

 Article

Battle of Dewair/Diver (1582) – When Maharana Pratap defeated Mughals

Battle of Dewair (1582)

 Article

The Incredible Story Of Chanakya’s Revenge Which Brought Down An Entire Empire

He was a pioneer of political science and economics. A man who won battles using his brain. He helped establish the Mauryan Empire. But before he helped Chandragupt...

 Article

11 Fascinating Facts About Rani Laxmi Bai, The Woman Who Shook The Entire British Raj

One of the greatest freedom fighters of the country, Rani Laxmi Bai, also known as ‘Jhansi ki Rani’, is an icon for women empowerment. She has gone down...

 Article

History of Sikhs

Editor – A dear friend asks me for an article that gave the history of Punjabi Sardars or Sikhs as they are commonly known. We present links of the most com...

 Article

Today in History: Oct. 4

  Today is Tuesday, Oct. 4, the 278th day of 2016. There are 88 days left in the year.   Today’s High...

 Article

Netaji, and not Nehru, was the first Prime Minister of Independent India

When most of the Congress party members were locked down in a blink of eye by the Colonial State in 1942, one great leader was struggling in the foreign lands to ...

 Article

Eat, drink and be moderate: Charaka advised the good life, not an assortment of pills

‘Charaka Samhita’ frowned neither on eating the meats of all animals, nor on drinking wine or even smoking of herbs, so long as they were done right.<...

 Article

Babur in India: An emperor who loved the monsoon breeze but wasn’t impressed by the melons or grapes

It could be argued that India’s dislike of Babur is merely a reflection of Babur’s dislike of India.

 Article

The day India freed Goa from Portuguese rule

Goa on India's western coast was freed from Portuguese rule on 19 December 1961, more than four centuries after it was colonised.

 Article

History of Indian Fashion

Fashion in India is as ancient as human civilization. It has been interwoven with Indian’s rich culture, history and different regions. What we are seeing now...

 Article

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU

An influential leader in the Indian independence movement and political heir of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru became the nation’s first prime minister in 1...

 Article

‘Livva little hot’ Rekha, a cola war and the zing thing: Remembering Gold Spot

Long before Fanta or Mirinda, the reigning queen of the orange soda market was Parle’s Gold Spot.  

 Article

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Leonardo da Vinci

You may think you've heard all there is to know about the famed Renaissance man who painted the "Mona Lisa" and awed the world with sketches of flying...

 Article

History of Nalanda University

History of Nalanda University

 Article

25 Strange Facts From History You Probably Didn’t Learn In School

 Article

Little known history of Goa and the Portuguese Inquisition

Not many people know the real story behind the Goa Inquisition act with the Portuguese empire. The Goa inquisition act was done with the Indian state of Goa and t...

 Article

Dilip Kumar met an old gentleman in an aircraft. You wouldn't guess what happened next!

  An inspiring story of a simple yet extraordinary encounter on a plane.   Flights are much more than just ...

 Article

Interesting Facts About Jyotiraditya Scindia's Rs 4000 Cr Jai Vilas Palace We Bet Most Don't Know

Residing in the heart of the beautiful state of Madhya Pradesh, the lovely city of Gwalior is known for its palaces and temples and offers a history-rich aesthetic ...

 Article

Revolutionary ideas that live on

Bhagat Singh’s intellectual bequest should be a beacon of light to build a new India  

 Article

Battle Of Saragarhi - Where 21 Sikh Soldiers Killed 600 Afghans In The Greatest Last Stand Ever

Those who were fascinated with the movie '300' would be even more impressed by what a group of 21 young Sikh men did in the Battle of Saragarhi.

 Article

‘They all became animals’: My grandfather remembers the trauma and violence of India’s Partition

Despite witnessing or hearing about unbelievable cruelties, my Dada has an almost diasporic longing to return to the subcontinent.

 Article

Today is Friday the 13th. Here’s why the date is so dreaded

If you had a bad start to the morning or are not having the best day today, you can blame it on the date. The associations of Friday 13 with misfortune are so popul...