Before unicorns, there was Dhirubhai. Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani, fondly remembered as Dhirubhai Ambani, was not born into wealth, privilege, or powerful networks. Born on December 28, 1932, in Chorwad, Gujarat, his early life reflected the realities of a modest household. As a teenager, he sold snacks to pilgrims and later ...
As Salim Khan turns 90 today, we can't help but wonder what if two struggling writers hadn't bumped into each other on a film set in '66? Salim Khan was born on this day in 1935, in Indore, a city that probably never guessed it'd gift Bollywood one-half of its ...
How a pageant queen from Mumbai torched Bollywood’s rulebook and made “outspoken” a badge of honor - on screen and off. Nostalgia has a sly way of sugarcoating yesterday. Picture 1970s Hindi cinema - plotlines laced with patriarchy, heroines demure, sarees misbehaving and never a hair out of place. And ...
As we celebrate his 27 birthday today, let us recall the lesser-known fact about the birthday boy Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, born on July 29, 1997, has made a name for himself as a prominent Sri Lankan cricketer and the current captain of the T20I team. Known for his prowess as a bowling all-rounder, Hasaranga specialises in right-arm googly deliveries, preferring them over traditional leg breaks. His ability to bowl accurate and deceptive googlies, with occasional leg-spin variations, has set him apart. Hasaranga's rise since his international debut in July 2017 has been remarkable, establishing him as a key ...
A historic ceremony, a century-old mystery, and a question the world still loves to debate. On December 10, 1901, the world witnessed a moment that quietly changed the future of science, literature, and global peace; the first-ever Nobel Prize ceremony. Hosted in Stockholm, Sweden, it was the beginning of a ...
A legacy born in 1901, a value that keeps evolving, and a prize the world still chases. Every December, the world pauses for a moment of academic celebration that transcends borders: The Nobel Prize Ceremony. But what many forget is that it all began on this very day in 1901, ...
Sometimes, a restless night and a wild idea spark a miracle that changes countless lives - this is the story behind insulin and why we honor its creator every World Diabetes Day. There’s this almost cinematic moment in medical history - it was a chilly November night back in 1921, ...
The unbelievably low cost of Mangalyaan owed to several factors. On September 24 back in 2014, Mangalyaan or the Mars Orbiter Mission (launched on 5 November 2013 by ISRO), entered the Mars orbit, marking a historic moment for India. And as news of its success spread, the world took notice ...
More than a melody maker - Zubeen Garg was the heartbeat of Assam whose songs reached far beyond language barriers. Funny how people can echo through time, right? Zubeen Garg, born one November 18th in Tura, never much liked fussing over birthdays. Sure, fans would start sending cakes and messages from the stroke of midnight, but the man himself? He’d often brush it off, maybe with a mischievous grin, maybe with a guitar in hand - always halfway between the spotlight and the open road. In 2025, the world changed for Assamese music lovers - Zubeen Da left us, and ...
For us, SRK will forever remain one of the best antagonists the Indian film industry has ever produced Fondly called the Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan has, over the years, earned the moniker of ‘King of Romance’—thanks to films like Veer-Zara and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and his iconic ...
A language of poetry and cinema, now thriving on digital platforms and global stages Every year on September 14, India celebrates Hindi Diwas. It is a day to honor the language that became an official part of the Constitution in 1949. However, by 2025, Hindi is more than just a ...
Sushmita Sen became the first Indian to win the Miss Universe title on May 21, 1994. The idea of fashion and beauty in India wasn't the same after that. In the final round of Miss Universe 1994, a confident 18-year-old Sushmita Sen was asked, “What for you is the essence ...
On Vijay Diwas, the spotlight quietly swung seaward - to a handful of missile boats that proved India could rewrite naval playbooks from the Arabian Sea itself. Vijay Diwas, observed on 16 December, marks a decisive 1971 victory that reshaped the map of South Asia and paved the way for ...
On December 12, 1911, King George V stunned India by declaring Delhi, not Calcutta, as the new imperial capital. Picture the chaos and grandeur in the 1911 Delhi Durbar - white tents dotting the fields, viceroys, maharajas, and British officers gathered, all eyes fixed on the royal dais. King George ...
Courage has no age. Sacrifice has no measure. Bhagat Singh’s life continues to inspire generations. Bhagat Singh was born on September 28, 1907, in Banga, Punjab, then part of British India. His family was deeply involved in the freedom movement. Young Bhagat grew up hearing stories of bravery and sacrifice. ...