History

A surname is more than just a second name; it conveys an untold story of some unknown ancestor. With surnames like 'Mankad' (insect), 'Machchhar' (mosquito), or 'Ghoda' (horse), these untold stories become even more intriguing. This is because the moment such a surname is spoken, one visualizes an insect or an animal rather than a person.

Babu Jagjivan Ram championed the cause of Dalits with uncompromising resolve, but unlike Ambedkar, believed Hindu society could be transformed from within rather than abandoned.

Outrage followed after selective readings of Doval’s speech erased its focus on responsibility and capacity building, revealing a pattern where historical discussion is framed as hatred to shield ideological narratives from scrutiny and public accountability.

Every morning, Swami Vamdev would hand his disciple a handwritten note. Amit Shah had to take that note to a different saint each day. It served as a recommendation for him. In this way, Shah spent time daily with a new saint — sharing meals at community feasts (Bhandara) and collecting offerings (Dakshina).

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 4, 2025, unveiled a statue of Peshwa Bajirao I at the NDA campus in Pune, calling attention to the Maratha warrior’s unmatched military genius.

'His Story of Itihaas' is a movie that depicts a physics teacher confronting egregious lies and distorted history told to Indians for generations.

Fabrication of Fatima Sheikh is a living example of how integrity of historical narratives can easily be compromised by creation and proliferation of fake literature

Unlike Sheikh Mujibur Rehman who kept the Bengali identity at the forefront of his secular politics in Bangladesh, Ziaur Rehman promoted a 'national identity' based on Islam.