It’s the most replayed image of Indian freedom — a Prime Minister atop the ramparts of the Red Fort, the tricolor snapping in the Delhi wind, crores of citizens watching. There’s just one problem with that picture. On 15 August 1947, that ceremony didn’t happen. Nehru didn’t raise the flag at the Red Fort on … Read more
The remarkable story of Neeraj Chopra — from a Haryana village to Olympic gold. Somewhere in the stands of a Tokyo stadium, on the evening of 7 August 2021, a million hearts stopped together. A 23-year-old from a village most of India couldn’t find on a map had just picked up a javelin. His name … Read more
Prashant Kishor, popularly known as PK, is an Indian political strategist, election campaign consultant, and the founder of the Jan Suraaj Party. Born on 1 April 1977 in Konar village, Buxar district, Bihar, he rose from a modest background to become one of India’s most influential political figures. On 3 August 2026, he won the … Read more
Ms dhoni biography In 2001, a lanky teenager in a railway uniform stood on the platform at Kharagpur, punching tickets on the night trains to Kolkata. Government job, fixed salary, pension at the end of it — by the standards of a middle-class household in small-town India, that was the entire dream. Cricket, at that … Read more
By Kantem Gangadhar Last updated: 1 August 2026 Most Indian cricket stories start with talent. This one starts with a money problem. In Borivali, uncles and relatives scraped together small notes so a skinny teenager could join a local camp. Fifty rupees here, a little help there. Nobody in that circle was dreaming about Barbados … Read more
The Revolt of 1857: The Night Meerut Refused to Stay Silent On the evening of May 10, 1857, a group of Indian soldiers in Meerut broke open the local jail, freed 85 of their fellow sepoys, and marched straight toward Delhi. Within 24 hours, an 82-year-old poet-emperor who hadn’t held real power in decades found … Read more
Introduction: India has achieved another major milestone in indigenous defence technology with the successful flight test of the Kusha Missile System, an advanced long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The successful test marks a significant step toward strengthening India’s multi-layered air defence network and reducing dependence on imported … Read more
The Heart of India: A Complete Guide to the National Capital Territory Delhi, officially known as the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is the political, administrative, and cultural heart of India. Home to the nation’s Parliament, the President’s Residence, the Supreme Court, and numerous central government institutions, Delhi holds a unique place in the … Read more
Introduction: Tripura is one of India’s most fascinating northeastern states, known for its rich cultural heritage, ancient royal history, lush green landscapes, vibrant tribal traditions, and remarkable biodiversity. Surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides and sharing its eastern boundary with Assam and Mizoram, Tripura occupies a strategic position in Northeast India. Despite being one of … Read more
Introduction: The Cultural Capital of India. West Bengal is one of India’s most historically significant and culturally vibrant states. Located in the eastern part of the country, it shares international borders with Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan while connecting India’s northeastern states with the rest of the nation. The state is known for its rich heritage, … Read more
