We make a grumpy face whenever we hear the word history because we think that it is boring and it is of no use. No wonder that history course has been taken out from the intermediate syllabus. I know, you must be thinking that I am in some kind of a frenzy when you read down 10 reasons to study...
The World has been in turmoil from the time when people started chasing power and respect by any means possible. Some of them went too far, and their cruelty knew no bounds. Their thirst for power and respect made them do the cruelest things with an iron fist. Being leaders, they inspired millions...
Governments all over the world have been known to have kept many secrets from the civilians due to the mass panic that it will cause. The list is long, and does not only comprises of military secrets that the governments tend to keep close, but secrets of UFO sightings and scientific experiments...
India is known to be a land of cultures and traditions. One of the most secular countries in the world, India is home to a number of beautiful temples. A temple can also be called a structure that brings human beings and God together, the connecting link between the human and the Divine. Temples...
What do you call a boot shaped land? Which covers an area over 300 thousand square kilometres. Couldn’t guess? Here’s another hint. The land is a long beautiful peninsula surrounded by the Mediterranean sea. It is home to over 61 million people. No luck with the guess? It is the...
The shows which not only gave fame to the television networks, but also had a major contribution in giving them the spot, they are enjoying today. Let’s have a roller coaster ride, back to 70s and 80s. Besides, the time when all eyes were prying on the world events like fall of the Berlin...
England is known for its treasures, King Arthur and his knights, and of course, the British Empire. Here, you’ll find modern cities and a village charm, rolling moors and stony cliffs. This country is famous for loving its heritage yet embracing modernity, and this is reflected in its...
The Mughal dynasty was one of the greatest dynasty to have set foot in India. Their stories of love, valour and betrayal are famous throughout the world. They contributed a lot in the field of art, architecture and literature, and their works are mentioned in many books. Their empire was so huge...
It doesn’t matter whether you visit a castle for its historical significance or its sheer beauty and impressive architecture, Castle have endless stories to tell us as they have stood the test of time. After having been a witness to wars, famines, succession wars, unrequited love sagas...
“A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance.” –Jawarhalal Nehru On 15th August 1947, India woke up to life and freedom from almost 350 years of British Rule...
