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Tales & Trails
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For millions of Indians, a day without a cup of ‘Chai’ is unimaginable. But did you know, hardly anyone in India drank tea until 1900s. In this episode of Tales & Trails, we bring you a fascinating insight into how politics, economics and a massive propaganda campaign by the British, turned Indians into ‘Chai Lovers’.
History Daily
Snapshort Histories
Ratnagiri and the Last King of Burma
Catch the story of the the Last King of Burma, Thibaw Min who was exiled by the British to the port city of Ratnagiri, in Maharashtra.
Snapshort Histories
Mumbai’s Historic Maidans
These grounds in the heart of Mumbai have a rich legacy
Snapshort Histories
Tamil Nadu’s Danish Connection
On the coast of Tamil Nadu lies the second largest fort the Danish ever built. It is fascinating, how this little piece of Scandinavia landed on a sultry, tropical village in India!
Stories that Make India
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Off the beaten track but steeped in history and mythology. Join us as we travel to Dholpur, trace its story and find out how some of India’s greatest monuments are linked to it
Amazing India
Amazing India
Bhaja Caves: Along the Trade Route
Driving down the busy Mumbai - Pune Expressway, few realise that they are travelling along what was once an ancient trade route, used by travelers 2000 years ago!
Amazing India
Iron Power - India’s Biggest Cannon
Cast in 1549 and chiseled for Aurangzaeb in 1686, this cannon aptly named Malik-i-Maidan or ‘Lord of the battlefield’ has quite literally blasted through history!
Amazing India
The Secrets of the Gobindgarh Fort
While the capital of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s kingdom was Lahore, this fort was at the heart of his empire. Here’s the interesting story behind the Gobindgarh Fort, originally called the Qila Bhangian, which literally means ‘the Marijuana Fort’.
Weaves of India
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Catch the story of one of the most unique weaves in the world, the colorful Patan patola sari.
Living History
Forgotten Treasures
Darya-i-Noor: The Sea of Light
In the vaults of the Central Bank of Iran in Tehran, lies the largest pink diamond in the world- the ‘Darya-i-Noor’, traces its roots to India and sadly seems mostly forgotten here.
History in a Dish
Where Did the Idli Come From?
Few dishes are as timeless and popular across India as the unassuming idli. What’s curious is that it did not originate here!
Forgotten Treasures
Gujarat’s Portable Temples
Banned from entering temples, Gujarat’s ‘Devipujak’ community would turn to art to help them carry their temples wherever they went.
