Category: History

If you’ve ever taken the train through Mumbai’s Central Railway line, you’ve probably passed through Vikhroli station. But do you know the real story behind this bustling neighborhood? Let me take you on a journey through Vikhroli’s fascinating history. How Did Vikhroli Get Its Name? The name “Vikhroli” has an interesting past. According to old…

If you go back to the 1600s, you would see miners in India discovering a rare and beautiful gemstone. This stone later became known as the Hope Diamond. When you follow its story, you move across countries and through many years of history. At first, the gem was part of a larger diamond called the…

Dr. Wu Lien Teh was a true game-changer when it came to fighting the deadly Manchurian plague. He came up with a new idea to stop the spread of infection. And the bold move ended up saving thousands of lives. His smart and practical methods are now used all over the world and even helped…

Do you remember the type of pencil you used when you were little? You might have used Nataraj or Apsara, which are famous pencil brands in India. We’ve used many different pencils in our lives. Sometimes, we chose them because we liked their color, design, or because they had an eraser or sharpener. But most…

The number of millionaires and billionaires in India is rising. Every day, we read about a businessman achieving great success. Can you imagine a time when wealth was hard to attain and only a few people could afford a luxurious lifestyle? Who was India’s first billionaire? Mir D, the last ruler of Hyderabad, was India’s…

You usually see banknotes of ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, and ₹500 in daily use. Before demonetization, you also used ₹1,000 notes. Some of you may have even seen old and rare notes like ₹1, ₹2, and ₹5. After demonetization, the government introduced a new ₹500 note and a new ₹2,000 note. You might think that…

Darjeeling recently faced heavy rain and landslides, leaving hundreds of tourists and local residents stranded. If you are from Bengal, you probably know that Darjeeling is a favourite holiday spot, especially during the Durga Puja season. This tradition actually goes back to the colonial days. The quiet town that once had only a few local…

When I think of a chainsaw, I usually imagine a lumberjack cutting wood. Sometimes I also remember scenes from scary movies where a villain uses it to frighten people. But the real reason chainsaws were invented is very different. Medics know this history well, and it is quite surprising. Chainsaws were first made for a…

History remembers wars through battles and treaties. It rarely remembers the people who simply refused to look away. In the middle of World War II, while Europe was tearing itself apart, an Indian ruler made a decision that had nothing to do with politics or power. It was a decision rooted in empathy, and it…

Many famous photographers such as Henri Cartier Bresson, Margaret Bourke White, and Max Desfor took powerful and historic photographs of Mahatma Gandhi. These images appear in books, museums, and history lessons. However, the image most people instantly recognize today is the one printed on Indian currency notes. You might think that Gandhi’s photo appeared on…