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Tales & Trails
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They had atleast 2 generation of Indian kids, hooked to them for life. But how much do you actually know about the Amar Chitra Katha & what went into making these iconic comics? Catch the story of the teller of India’s ‘immortal tales’ - told for the first time ever, in Tales & Trails.
Amazing India
Amazing India
Gingee Fort: ‘Troy of the East’
No less in stature than the greatest forts in North India, Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu has a dramatic history that goes back 800 years. This impregnable fortification was ruled by great emperors as well as imperial powers but you will never guess who brought about its downfall
Amazing India
Tripura’s Ujjayanta: Seat of the Manikyas
The Ujjayanta Palace rose from the havoc of a devastating earthquake to become a symbol of Tripura. Visit the abode of the Manikya dynasty, which also doubles as a museum of the culture of Northeast India
Amazing India
Baijnath Temple: The Lord of Physicians
A medieval shrine with special curative powers, Baijnath temple is a jewel of the Kangra region in Himachal Pradesh. Adding to its aura are inscriptions in ancient scripts that hint at the temple’s glorious origins
Tales of Our Cities
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It was once the base of a powerful Sultanate that helped shape the History of the Deccan - It was also home to one of the most famous queens of Indian History - Chand Bibi - Catch the Tales of Ahmednagar, from the heart of Maharashtra and find out how it shaped the region with Author, historian and architect Pushkar Sohoni.
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LHI HerStory
LHI HerStory
Rudramadevi: A King Like No Other
The story of Kakatiya ‘King’ Rudramadevi, a queen who valiantly fought against invaders and patriarchy alike
LHI HerStory
Tarabai: Saving the Maratha Empire
Rarely remembered, and often eclipsed by the other Maratha greats, Queen Tarabai, Chhatrapati Shivaji’s younger daughter-in-law, saved and revived an empire by sheer force, grit and will.
LHI HerStory
Remembering Sister Nivedita
The story of a woman who was a true champion of India - its arts, science and beliefs
Weaves of India
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Team LHI in partnership with Gujarat Tourism brings to you the fascinating story of Rogan, a dying craft form practiced by a single family in Gujarat.
History in a Dish
History in a Dish
Pickle: Preserved by History
Be it a jar of sour limes, tangy mango or spicy chillies that set your mouth on fire, India’s food pantheon is incomplete without pickles or āchār. We take a look at ancient history to find out how pickles made their way into every Indian household
History in a Dish
Pav from the Nau: India’s Portuguese Food Trail
Strains of Portuguese influence can be seen in India even today, especially in food. Here are some of the most delicious foods we have the Portuguese to thank for!