Tales of Our Cities
Tales of Our Cities
Pune before the Peshwas
It is a city closely associated with the Peshwas and the glory days of the Maratha power. But did you know that Pune has ancient roots and it is from here that the great Chhatrapati Shivaji rose? Catch the Tales of Old Pune with bestselling author and historian Uday Kulkarni
Tales of Our Cities
Tales of Ahmednagar
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.
Tales of Our Cities
Tales of Delhi and its Ridge
It’s the least celebrated part of Delhi, but the hilly Ridge that hugs the city is historic. From the site of the oldest pre-historic settlement of the region to the place where pitched battles were fought in 1857 - catch the many stories that make it so integral to Delhi’s history.
Tales of Our Cities
Mumbai’s Rich Jewish Legacy
What’s common between Shanghai and Mumbai - apart from the obvious commercial value that these cities bring to their respective countries? Well it’s the Sasoons who played a pivotal role in the building of these two cities. Few realise it, the community they belonged to - the Jews played a pivotal role in shaping Bombay. Catch the story....