The history of civilisation marked by epidemics and pandemics, has given rise to a genre of ‘pandemic literature’ that puts a human face to these catastrophic events. The biggest names in Hindi literature such as Phanishwar Nath Renu, Rajinder Singh Bedi, Pandey Bechan Sharma, Harishankar Parsai and many others have touched upon this tragic subject
Today, Auroville is a haven for men and women from across the world in search of spiritual succor and enlightenment. But did you know that its founder, Sri Aurobindo, was also a staunch nationalist and a protégé of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III of Baroda? Catch the fascinating story of Sri Aurobindo’s formative years...
It was the capital of the Kingdom of Kamboja, the site of a fabled city founded by Alexander, and one of the capitals of the great Kushana Emperor, Kanishka. In modern times, the ancient city of Kapisa slumbers under an American airbase in Bagram, Afghanistan. What secrets does it hold?
In a country where caste has always determined the destiny of millions, an Anglo-Indian soldier used his mixed heritage to carve a place in history. He left behind one of the most prestigious regiments of the Indian Army and a legion of descendants of almost every caste, community and religion! Catch the incredible story of Lt Col James Skinner...
