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Monsoon Ragas: How Indian Classical Music Welcomes the Rain
By Shree Sauparnika V When dark clouds gather and the first drops kiss the earth, nature begins its grand symphony. The wind whistles, thunder rumbles, and in homes, temples, and concert halls, a voice rises in song. In India, the monsoon is not only heard, seen or felt but also sung. Music and the Seasons […]
Independence Day Stories: Courage Beyond Years
By Shree Sauparnika V When we think of our freedom struggle, we often imagine towering leaders and seasoned revolutionaries. Yet, history tells another, equally powerful story of young boys and girls who, with hearts full of courage, stood up for their country. Across the world, in every movement for justice, children and youth have been the […]
Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule
By Shree Sauparnika V In the 19th century, India was grappling with numerous social issues, including caste discrimination, gender inequality, and a lack of access to education, especially for marginalised communities. At this critical juncture, two remarkable individuals emerged as champions of reform: Savitribai Phule and her husband, Jyotirao Phule. Their tireless efforts towards education […]
Uncle Pai: India’s Favourite Storyteller
By Sharanya Iyer Everybody loves a good story, but only some have the true gift of storytelling. One such gifted individual was Anant Pai. So intense was his love for storytelling that he built his entire life around it. Known as the father of the Indian comic industry, Anant Pai was an immensely generous person […]
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya (1861 – 1946)
He was the man who popularised the slogan Satyameva Jayate, Truth will Triumph. Patriot, educationist, social reformer and lawyer, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya is a towering figure in the story of our independence. His vision and hard work created Benaras Hindu University (BHU). He was a prolific writer and journalist. Pandit Malaviya’s political career saw […]
Tarabai Shinde: The Fiery Feminist
By Nainika Nambiar The 19th century saw a lot of changes in Indian society. It was a time of reform and progress in areas like education, gender equality, caste equality and more. During this phase of promoting an equal society, Tarabai Shinde was one of the very few courageous women who stood up to advocate […]
Meghnad Saha: India’s Pioneer Astrophysicist
By Krishna Priya Imagine gazing up at the stars and wondering about the secrets they hold. Now, imagine being able to unlock those secrets with a revolutionary equation that reveals the hidden properties of stars. This is precisely what Meghnad Saha, a visionary Indian astrophysicist, achieved in the early 20th century. Meghnad literally means ‘one […]
Arati Saha: A Swimming Legend
By Zaara D’Souza Arati Saha was a swimming legend, who created history when she became the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel, at the young age of 19. Read on to know more about her life. Childhood Arati Saha was born in 1940 in Kolkata, West Bengal to a middle class family. […]
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The Naval Journey of India Book I
This book is the first of a three-book series that takes a deep and detailed look at India's Naval History and a deep insight into the lives of our men and women in white. But any series on the Indian Navy has to start at the very beginning - exploring India's celebrated maritime history. Join our little hero, Bharat, and his grandfather, Commodore Sagar, as they sail into the deep blue waters of time. Book I of The Naval Journey of India takes a sweeping look at India's maritime endeavours, how the seas impacted us over millennia and how the oceans made us who we are.
