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An old stone path in Sichuan (left) and porters carrying tea in China in 1908.

How the historic Tea Horse Road connected India to China, through TibetSubscriber Only

February 25, 2025 10:02 IST

Although not as well-known as the Silk Road, which linked China and Europe, the Tea Horse Road was a crucial commercial pathway for centuries

How Nadir Shah’s victory in Battle of Karnal ended Mughal power in IndiaSubscriber Only

February 26, 2025 19:27 IST

The Battle of Karnal, on February 24, 1739, saw Persian emperor Nadir Shah handing a crushing defeat to the forces of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah Rangila, effectively ending Mughal power in India

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On his birth anniversary, meet Bhagat Singh’s uncle Ajit Singh, who started Pagri Sambhal Jatta movementSubscriber Only

February 23, 2025 13:11 IST

Who was Bhagat Singh's uncle Ajit Singh, and why is he an important figure for protesting farmers? What was the 'Pagri Sambhal Jatta' movement? We explain.

A function is held every year at the grave of Abdul Hamid in Punjab to honour the war hero.

Row over UP school’s name: Recalling the story of Param Vir Chakra awardee Abdul HamidSubscriber Only

February 18, 2025 15:36 IST

Hamid is known for his role in the Battle of Asal Uttar in Punjab. Here's the story of his gallantry in the 1965 India-Pakistan war.

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PM Modi recalls: Story of Savarkar’s attempted escape from ship docked in MarseilleSubscriber Only

February 13, 2025 15:08 IST

What happened at Marseille, and why did Savarkar's attempted escape become a subject of an arbitration dispute between the UK and France?

PM Modi visits war cemetery in France: What role did Indian soldiers play in World Wars?Subscriber Only

February 16, 2025 14:27 IST

More than four million Indian troops fought for the British in the two World Wars. Although they served with distinction in almost every theatre, their contribution remains underrated till date

How the US enacted the two-term limit for PresidentsSubscriber Only

February 12, 2025 08:24 IST

The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution, which was ratified in 1951, says that no one can be elected more than twice as President. It was enacted after President Franklin D Roosevelt had been elected four consecutive times, from 1932 to 1944

BJP to have its fourth CM in Delhi. Who were the other three?Subscriber Only

February 8, 2025 17:26 IST

Between 1998 and 2013, Sheila Dikshit of the Congress was the biggest political figure of Delhi, and her regime was succeeded by that of the AAP. Before her – 27 years ago – there were three leaders of the BJP who ruled the capital. Here’s what you need to know about them.

Three massive Buddha heads and a giant palm: why ASI has resumed digging in Odisha’s RatnagiriSubscriber Only

February 2, 2025 20:16 IST

Odisha has a rich Buddhist heritage. Ratnagiri, part of the ‘Diamond Triangle’ of Ratnagiri, Udaygiri, and Lalitgiri, had a flourishing monastery where monks of the Vajrayana sect of Buddhism lived during the reign of the Bhauma-Kara kings.

Godse et al: Who were the 5 people convicted of killing Mahatma Gandhi?Subscriber Only

January 30, 2025 19:22 IST

Nathuram Godse and Narayan Apte were hanged. The rest — Gopal Godse, Vishnu Karkare, and Madanlal Pahwa — received prison sentences. Here’s what you need to know

Libia Lobo Sardesai awarded Padma Shri: How she became the voice of Goa’s liberation struggleSubscriber Only

January 27, 2025 19:55 IST

Libia ran an underground radio station from the jungles in the Western Ghats which busted Portuguese propaganda and bypassed colonial censors

Rajnath says India didn’t use 1965 war’s ‘strategic advances’ to end infiltration: story of Pakistan’s Operation GibraltarSubscriber Only

January 20, 2025 05:41 IST

Why was the 1965 India-Pakistan war fought, what happened after it, and what is the significance of Haji Pir in curbing infiltration? We explain.

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What is the history of the Kuka martyrs’ day?Subscriber Only

January 18, 2025 08:00 IST

Who are the Namdharis? Why were 66 Namdharis executed by the British in 1872? What is the sect’s status today?

Muhammad Ali’s 83rd birth anniversary: Why did the legendary boxer throw away his Olympic gold medal?Subscriber Only

January 17, 2025 19:59 IST

Ali's wins in the boxing ring won him fans and adulation, but what cemented his position as one of the most respected athletes around the world was his uncompromising conviction to his principles, regardless of the personal cost to him

Story of Lal Bahadur Shastri’s untimely demise — and why some refuse to believe the official versionSubscriber Only

January 11, 2025 22:14 IST

Within hours of signing an agreement in Tashkent to end the Indo-Pak war of 1965, India’s second Prime Minister was dead. Soviet intelligence agents seemingly suspected foul play. No post mortem was ever carried out on the body. Here is what we know

Mystery of the Indus script, and the over 100 failed deciphering attemptsSubscriber Only

January 9, 2025 22:08 IST

For a hundred years, scholars have tried and failed to decipher the script of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister has now announced a $1 million prize for anyone who succeeds. Why is the answer so elusive? Is the ‘script’ not for real?

Explained: Why is it so difficult to decipher the Harappan writing system?Subscriber Only

January 9, 2025 11:40 IST

In the case of the Indus script, scholars have struggled to solve many of these subproblems.

Star Theatre is now Binodini Mancha: The life of Nati Binodini, the ‘fallen woman’ who scaled great heightsSubscriber Only

January 2, 2025 15:31 IST

Star Theatre is a cultural institution of Kolkata. However, in its history lies the betrayal of a woman who helped build it. Who was Binodini, and what was her connection with Star Theatre? Why does her story remain relevant today? We explain.

Muslim League founded on this day 118 years ago: 3 things to know about what became Jinnah’s partySubscriber Only

January 11, 2025 14:32 IST

At the time of its founding, in Dhaka, the Muslim League was mostly a collective of elite Muslim men. Here are three things you should know about the League, and its role in India's politics.

Vikram Sarabhai’s 52nd death anniversary: How he shaped India’s scientific landscapeSubscriber Only

December 30, 2024 16:38 IST

Here is a look at the life and achievements of Sarabhai, who late President APJ Abdul Kalam once had called the 'Mahatma Gandhi of Indian Science'

Punjab govt to restore Jahaz Haveli: The story of Todar Mal, and what he did for Guru Gobind Singh’s sonsSubscriber Only

December 20, 2024 12:10 IST

Who was Diwan Todar Mal, and how is he associated with the two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh, the founder of the Khalsa?

Ambedkar and RSS-BJP: How and why the Sangh began to invoke the Dalit iconSubscriber Only

December 20, 2024 12:12 IST

Several decades after the RSS was formed in 1925, two major incidents came as a setback to the organisation’s foundational commitment to “unite” Hindus and set off a process of rethink.

Poet and lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri (left) and actor Balraj Sahni.

Nirmala Sitharaman targets Congress: Why were artists Majrooh Sultanpuri and Balraj Sahni arrested during the Nehru era?Subscriber Only

December 18, 2024 11:53 IST

Sitharaman said in Parliament that shortly after Independence, prominent film artists were arrested for criticising Nehru. What exactly happened?

The story and history of Budaun’s Shahi Jama Masjid, and the dispute surrounding itSubscriber Only

December 5, 2024 21:09 IST

A court in Budaun is hearing a plea seeking nod for Hindus to pray inside the 800-year-old mosque built by Sultan Iltutmish of Delhi. What does the historical record say about claims that the mosque was built after demolishing a Hindu temple?

History of Ajmer’s Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, now facing demands of surveySubscriber Only

December 3, 2024 14:18 IST

Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra in Ajmer is one the oldest mosques in north India. Claims are being made that it stands on the remains of a 'Sanskrit college and temple' . Here's what history and legend say.

Will go after other targets if no peace, says Trump as US strikes 3 nuclear sites in Iran

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President Donald Trump said that the United States military had struck three nuclear-related facilities in Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict and a direct American role in efforts to dismantle Tehran’s infrastructure. The strikes represent the most significant direct US military action against Iranian territory in years and come amid rising regional tensions.

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