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…
Category: History
Operation Paperclip: How the U.S. Recruited Nazi Scientists After World War II
When World War II ended in 1945, the Allied nations did not just celebrate victory. They immediately started planning for the future. The United States saw both a major opportunity and a serious risk in the advanced scientific knowledge held by German scientists. Many German experts had deep experience in rockets, weapons, aviation, and engineering.…
‘Wagh Bakri Chai’ Story Standing Against Racism in the British Raj
Tea is a part of your everyday life in India. You start your morning with it, enjoy it in the evening, and often take a tea break during a busy day. No matter where you come from or how much you earn, tea connects everyone. It is not just a drink for you. It is…