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Rustom Siodia: A Forgotten Master
After more than 70 years artist Rustom Siodia’s works were put out on display at a Mumbai gallery. Who was this artist? And why was he so important that he was invited to paint an iconic mural at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. We piece together a ‘forgotten master’s’ story.
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Mumbai’s ‘Other’ Gateway of India
In a busy narrow lane of Mumbai’s Gamdevi area stands a miniature replica of the iconic Gateway of India. Discover the story behind this enigma.
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The Jungle Book: The Untold Story
We’ve all grown up on the epic tale of a wolf-child raised in the jungle, had its twists and turns tug at our heart strings, and learnt valuable lessons in the magical forest where it is set. Here’s a look at the inspiration behind The Jungle Book and some little-known but pivotal details that went into the making of this timeless classic
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The Curious Case of the ‘First’ Indian-American Citizen
Every year, thousands of Indians emigrate to the US to live the American dream. How many know they are following in the footsteps of a Parsi gentleman from Bombay, whose ‘royal lineage’ helped him acquire American citizenship back in 1890?