Category: History

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…

Lysol is a well-known cleaning and disinfecting agent that many people use in their homes worldwide. But not everyone is aware of its interesting past and its original use. This cleaning product is widely bought and used in the US, UK, and Europe. It’s owned by the parent company Reckitt Benckiser, which has manufacturing facilities…

India’s belief in “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “World is one family” fosters unity among its diverse religions. This unity is reflected in Warsaw, Poland where many streets and schools are named after Maharaja Jam Saheb Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji. The Maharaja of Jamnagar in Gujarat is remembered in Poland for his kindness. Despite being far from Poland, he…

Mansa Musa I was a ruler in Africa in the 1300s. He is known as the richest man in history. Reports say that his wealth was around $400 billion. That’s right, he was a billionaire back then. Because of his wealth, he was called the ‘King of Kings’. Some people believe that money can’t bring…

When we think of a chainsaw, we might picture a lumberjack cutting wood. Or, we might recall scary movie scenes where a villain uses it to harm people. But did you know the real reason chainsaws were invented? They were not made for these uses. Medics know the history of chainsaws and it’s quite surprising.…

The war of 1971 is incomplete without mention of the name of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. This man is the reason for the victory against Pakistan that year. Field Marshal Manekshaw also has a huge contribution in making Bangladesh an independent country. But another notable name is Ranchhod Pagi. During World War II Manekshaw served…