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Stories that Make India
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To hand out or not to hand out - that seems to be the big debate as the Union Govt executes its ‘Adopt a Heritage’ policy. How deep is the crisis and how safe are our monuments? Catch Tales & Trails with Malvika Singh, author, heritage crusader and publisher of Seminar.
History Daily
Snapshort Histories
Jhansi’s Forgotten Child
Rani Lakshmibai, the feisty and fierce Queen of Jhansi has been venerated since her heroic death on 18th June 1858. But what happened to her beloved son, who she fought for?
Cover Story
The Man Behind the Boson Particle
The story of an Indian genius who besides making a mark in the world, also promoted the teaching in vernacular languages, believing that in order for India to develop, the fundamentals of science and culture must be taught in ways that are familiar, not foreign.
Amazing India
Chandragiri: The Last Capital of the Vijayanagara Empire
It did not end at Talikota... a part of the grand Vijayanagara empire continued to exist for another 81 years!
Backpacking through History
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Join us as we go to Hirapur, on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, to discover a mystic secret that has been hidden here for centuries
LHI HerStory
LHI HerStory
Rani Durgavati: The Warrior Queen of the Gonds
The story of Rani Durgavati, the Queen of the Gonds, who valiantly defended her kingdom against the Mughal army
LHI HerStory
Mai Bhago - The Great Sikh Warrior
Catch the story of Mai Bhago, a great female Sikh warrior, who led a band of 40 men against 10,000 strong Mughal army at the battle of Muktsar in 1705 CE
LHI HerStory
Kashmir’s ‘Ruthless’ Queen Didda
Queen Didda was a powerful and formidable ruler, who has often been described as ruthless by Kashmiri writers. Has history been fair on her?
The Great Indian Gharanas
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Khayal, the modern genre of classical singing in Northern India, popularized by Amir Khusro in the 13th century, saw a great revival in the 18th century. LHI’s Nikhil Inamdar tells us how the tide turned for Khayal
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Living History
History in a Dish
The Tonic that kept the British Empire Going
Catch the story of a tonic that saved an Empire.
Forgotten Treasures
The Great Train Banquet
On the royal dining table at Gwalior’s Jai Mahal palace, you will find a toy train made of silver that serves you at your seat.
Forgotten Treasures
Pashmina - Illustrious and ancient
Fine hand woven, Pashmina shawls or Cashmeres as they are known, are prized for their beauty & quality. Literally meaning ‘soft gold’ in Kashmiri, the Pashmina has a truly illustrious and ancient past
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.
