Reading Time: 5 minutes As Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor, lay in the captivity of the Spaniards, little would he have known that his fate – and that of his kingdom – were related to the European search for a trade route to India. The Inca emperor, for that matter, had never even heard of India or the Indian… Continue reading Peppercorn for the Incas
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Paika Bidroha – Odisha lights up the Independence movement
Reading Time: 11 minutes Lying hidden in the archives of the Indian independence movement are many forgotten tales of valor and courage. One such movement was the “Paika Bidroha“. Also called the Paika Rebellion, this was led by the “Paikas” in the present-day state of Odisha. This revolt captured the imagination of the common people of the state, spreading… Continue reading Paika Bidroha – Odisha lights up the Independence movement
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Kakori Incident – The Train Hold-up that shook India
Reading Time: 16 minutes Ashfaq froze, the sledge hammer in his hand weighing down on the iron safe. It was the unmistakable sound of an approaching train. But how did the British know about the plan so quickly and bring in military reinforcements? Was there a traitor in their midst? A fire fight and the shooting down of all… Continue reading Kakori Incident – The Train Hold-up that shook India
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Uttarapatha and Dakshinapatha – Ancient India’s Cultural super highways
Reading Time: 13 minutes What helped spread ideas and thoughts from one end of the country to the other – Uttarapatha and Dakshinapatha, Ancient India’s Cultural super highways
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Of Hero Stones, Legends and Northern Forays
Reading Time: 5 minutes What are Hero Stones? Why were they erected? Which South Indian king is credited with bringing Hero Stone from Himalayas?
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Chasing the Monsoon Winds -Deciphering Nature’s Magic
Reading Time: 14 minutes Chasing the Monsoon Winds – Tracking down the origin of the Indian Monsoon – From Mauritius to the Mediterranean
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India’s National Parks – A peep into the untamed wilderness
Reading Time: 6 minutes What are National Parks and where was India’s first National Park setup – How important is Project Tiger – big & small parks
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Saving the plague buster – an Indian conservation story
Reading Time: 6 minutes Which Indian bird faces the greatest threat of extinction? What steps are being taken to protect it?
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The People’s House – A day in the Lok Sabha
Reading Time: 10 minutes How does the Lok Sabha function? Who is responsible for the smooth functioning of the Indian parliament?
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Haldighati and Beyond – Maharana Pratap’s tryst with destiny
Reading Time: 4 minutes Did Maharana Pratap fade into oblivion after the battle of Haldighati?
