Beyond the Taj: The Man History Often Reduces to Marble When we think of Shah Jahan, one image instantly comes to mind: the Taj Mahal, glowing in white marble, symbolising eternal love. But reducing Shah Jahan to just the creator of the Taj is like reading only one page of a very complex book. On his death anniversary, it’s worth revisiting the man behind the monument, a ruler of contradictions, refined taste, immense ambition, and deeply human flaws. Shah Jahan wasn’t just an emperor who built a wonder; he was one who reshaped Mughal culture, architecture, and imperial identity. Shah ...
Although Indian automobile history is heavily documented, fortunately, some automobile museums have done well to preserve the nation’s automobile journey. A nation’s automobile history is as important as its political history or the country’s journey to becoming a financial superpower. Unfortunately, India’s automotive history was not properly documented. Awareness about ...
Although India is yet to win a major global motorsports event, there have been a few moments of joy and pride for the fans. India, despite gaining independence in 1947, lacks in several sports compared to other countries. Except for cricket, growth has not been substantial in football, athletics, and ...
In a world of expensive Lamborghinis and Ferraris, DC gave Indians an affordable sports car. It’s been 79 years since India gained its freedom from British colonisers, and in these 79 years, the Indian automobile industry has grown to become one of the largest in the world. Thanks to frugal ...
The capture of Fort William set the stage for the Battle of Plassey Before the British regime in India, the Mughals had ruled over the subcontinent for nearly 331 years. However, by the mid-18th century, the Mughal rule was on the verge of collapse as several independent kingdoms rose to ...
In the cafés of Paris, far from home, rebellion brewed over coffee and conversation By the early 1900s, London had become too risky an option. British surveillance tightened around Indian nationalists who had taken refuge there. So, many revolutionaries—students, writers, exiles—slipped across the Channel and found themselves in the City ...
From scripts to suppression: The quiet war on Indian filmmaking before 1947 Long before cinema became a mirror of Indian society, it was viewed as a threat by colonial rulers. The British Raj viewed film not just as entertainment, but as a potentially dangerous medium—capable of stirring rebellion and fueling ...
Long before colonisers came by sea, the Cholas were already ruling it. If you’ve read about the Cholas, or even just watched Mani Ratnam’s 'Ponniyin Selvan', you probably know they were one of the most powerful dynasties in Indian history. Their grand temples, fierce warriors, and legendary rulers like Rajaraja ...
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