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Discourse in the media doesnât always have to be loud and bombastic to get its message across. Sometimes, they can humor you. This tactic was used in the years during and after the...
In Sweden, between 1997-2016, one widely circulated purple coloured 20 Swedish Krona banknote celebrated the deep symbolism behind the story of the lad who soared on a bird's wings...
The debate on the freedom of choice, especially when it comes to clothes, has been a heated one in India for many years counting. Amidst the commotion, we often forget the sacrific...
India is a land of forgotten monuments and buildings. One such oblivious work of art is The Watson's hotel in Mumbai. Once, a melting pot of European crème de la crème, it was the...
When the intro of a movie says âbased on real life eventsâ, donât you feel a shiver run down your spine? âDo Aankhen Barah Haathâ, a timeless classic from 1957, is one such film wh...
Released in 1964, Sangam was one of the biggest critical and commercial successes of Raj Kapoorâs career. The music of the film was also a major success. Read on to know about the...
Whatâs extremely fascinating about history is that weâre repeatedly taught to expect the unexpected. Letâs take the example of when a British man, a would-be Pakistani national, an...
What is the first image the name of the former Indian actress Mandakini evokes? If youâre thinking something sizzling hot from âRam Teri Ganga Mailiâ, then hold your thought. Here'...
In 1965 the two neighbouring countries of India and Pakistan were at war again, but while their respective armies fought on the ground and air, a few brave souls took to the Radio...
Using the toilet at least thrice on a two-day long train journey is a given. These toilets are taken so much for granted that you wouldnât believe how recently they were actually i...
The week of Independence seems like a good time to talk about the iconic musical short film âMile Sur Mera Tumharaâ and its little-known connection with the âCity of Joyâ â Calcutt...
Imagine youâre on a toy train: beautiful, scenic, awe inspiring. These weak adjectives fall short when describing the Kalka Shimla route. However intriguing the stories about the i...