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Unki Shehnai Ki Dhun
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Unki Shehnai Ki Dhun

Ustad Bismillah Khan was a man who truly believed music to be the only and the greatest religion of all time. For him, playing his shehnai was nothing less than a divine and heavenly journey. Here's a peek into his journey as a shehnai player.

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Indian Cricket's Spin-Off
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Indian Cricket's Spin-Off

When it comes to Ravichandran Ashwin, you can only talk about how his spin bowling becomes evidently evolutionary with every match he plays. From off-breaks, carrom balls, googlies and arm balls, Ashwin has come a long way with his bowling and achievements.

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Through the Eyes of a Painter
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Through the Eyes of a Painter

Considered as India's most controversial artist of all times, Maqbool Fida Husain has made history through his vibrantly displayed story depicting oeuvres. Here's a story of his life starting from a self-taught artist to becoming the priciest genius with a paintbrush.

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Bridging the Gap with Literacy
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Bridging the Gap with Literacy

“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in modern society. It is a bulwark against poverty, and a building block of development, an essential complement to investments in roads, dams, clinics, and factories. Literacy is a platform for democratization, and a vehicle for the promotion of cultural and national identity”—Kofi Anan (7th Secretary-General of United Nations)

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One Hell of a Dauntless Bose
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One Hell of a Dauntless Bose

While the young Subhash of the Bose family seems to be remembered among everyone in the nation, the elder Sarat was one fearless revolutionary whose resolution had terrified the Britishers to the extent where they had to label him as a threat. Here’s a story about the lesser-known Bose, the story of the uncompromising and strong Sarat Chandra Bose.

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Reigning the World of Tollywood
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Reigning the World of Tollywood

One might be kidding if they say they haven't come across his face at least once in a lifetime. This face has not only been famous in the Tollywood industry, but also to the whole of India's film industry. The face of the legendary actor Akkineni Nagarjuna.

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To Gulzar Sahab and his Words
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To Gulzar Sahab and his Words

Your words carry power and feelings that only tend to make a lasting impact on everyone. From soulful lyrics to enthralling poetry, your words always win our hearts. The words you write have been making people marvel at your thoughts past five decades, and today's a reminder that we are here for more.

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Ray's Unmissable Masterpiece
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Ray's Unmissable Masterpiece

The renowned Satyajit Ray and his direction have been forever accepted as one of the most artistic combinations of all time. Amongst all his creations, Pather Panchali still remains memorably undisputed. Here's a story commemorating one of its historical achievements.

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Yaadon Ki Baarat with Kishore Da
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Yaadon Ki Baarat with Kishore Da

A name and a voice nobody would be unaware of. From Roop Tera Mastaana to Ye Shaam Mastaani, this man himself is too Mastaana in various ways. Here's to celebrating an outstanding voice that has ruled the Bollywood music industry for years, here's to the peppy and talented Kishore Da!

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Nehru's Better Half...
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Nehru's Better Half...

The lesser-known Nehru, the better half, the support system Jawaharlal Nehru relied so much on, she was Kamala Nehru and this is about her. A wife, a mother, and a female freedom fighter that India should always be thankful for. Here's a story for a woman who left us too soon, but will be remembered for long.

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