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Movies lighten our hearts and enlighten our day. Some movies make us laugh, some make us cry, but at the end of the day, it fills us with a magical potion that makes us energetic. Francis Ford Coppola once said- “I think cinema, movies, and magic have always been closely associated. The very earliest people who made films were magicians”.

BORN IN 1943

A Bold Economist

In a world where liberalization is viewed suspiciously, investments are made cautiously and fearfully, and economic chaos is rampant, the world needs visionaries like him.

BORN IN 1961

E Woke Erudite

"Let's try and not be a crybaby". A contemporary authoress who’s majorly known for her bestseller, The God of Small Things, Arundhati Roy is also an activist and environmentalist.

BORN IN 1872

डायमंड किंग - जिन्होंने भारत में पेरिस बना दिया

जगतजीत सिंह एक प्रतिष्ठित राजा थे - उन्हें भव्यता पसंद थी और उन्हें हीरे का विशेष शौक था। वह जीवन से जो भी चाहते थे हासिल कर ही लेते थे, लेकिन उनकी आवश्यकता कभी पूरी नहीं हुई!

BORN IN 1718

Tracing the Roots of Nizamat

We are all well-acquainted with the wealth and fame of the former Nizams of Hyderabad. The erstwhile Princely State of India has its roots deep within the politics of the medieval subcontinent. Let us go back in time to know how Hyderabad matures from a Mughal subah to a vital centre of commerce and politics.

HAPPENED IN 1941

The 'Indian take' of Operation Crusaders

India, as a colony of the British, fought several battles, quite bravely in the Second World War. However, the history of Indian contribution remains neglected and forgotten in the official records. Here's the account of Indian soldiers fighting off the German soldiers in their African colonies.

Stories 2022

A Black Day in Sikh History

24th november, 1675 marks one of the darkest days in the history of Sikhism. It was on this day, when Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth guru of the Sikhs, was mercilessly tortured and later executed by the Mughals, leading in his martyrdom.

Stories 2022

गुरु तेग बहादुर जी शहीदी दिवस

साधनि हेति इति जिनि करी। सीसु दिया पर सी न उचरी। गुर नानक देव जी ने सिखी का उदय किया था। इसी गुरु परंपरा की श्रेणी में गुरु तेग बहादुर जी सिखों के नौवें गुरु कहलाए। गुरु तेग बहादुर ने धर्म की रक्षा हेतु अपना जीवन बलिदान कर दिया। श्री गुरु तेग बहादुर जी की शहादत इतिहास में अतुलनीय है। वह एक महान विचारक, योद्धा, पथिक व आध्यात्मिक व्यक्तित्व के धनी थे। जिन्होंने धर्म, मातृभूमि और जनता के अधिकारों की रक्षा के लिए अपना सर्वस्व न्यौछावर कर दिया। गुरु तेग बहादुर जी को हिंद की चादर कहा जाता है, जिसका अर्थ है "भारत की ढाल"। वर्ष 1675 में, दिल्ली के चांदनी चौक पर मुगल बादशाह औरंगजेब द्वारा गुरु तेग बहादुर जी की हत्या की गई थी।

Stories 2022

Mangalkavya

The colonial writers have argued that history writing emerged in India only after the coming of imperial rule and that one of its first forms was Indian nationalist historiography. But this is not true, as India has been filled with a large range of rich and varied vernacular historical writings since time immemorial. And among these, one of the most important vernacular sources is the Mangalkavyas.

Stories 2022

Hornbill Festival

Often known as the ‘Festivals of Festivals’, Hornbill Festival is a 10-day annual cultural fest held in the state of Nagaland, in Northeast India. Filled with laughter, music, dances and games, and food, the Hornbill festival is one of the largest attractions in the state. So, let's dive into the history of this festival and what makes it so famous.

Stories 2022

Lachit Borphukan

We have all heard about Shivaji and Rana Pratap and how they resisted the Mughals, but have you heard of Lachit Borphukan, the Ahom general who fought relentlessly to curb the Mughal expansion in Assam. He is one of the greatest military commander Assam has ever produced.

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Bhaona: A Mythological based Theatre in Assam

Bhaona, a 16th century traditional form of entertainment in Assam, have persisted as eternal and integral part of Assamese literature and culture, even in this modern age of augmentation of various audio-visual media. So, what is bhaona exactly which is considered as the soul of Assamese society?

Stories 2022

Sikkim’s Daughter of the Soil: Savitri Devi

The stories of heroic sacrifices and courage, as well as how people aided one another, abound in the Indian Independence Movement, but regrettably, many of them are now lost to the history. This is the story of one such unsung freedom fighter, Helen Lepcha (a.k.a Savitri Devi) from the hill regions of Sikkim and Darjeeling who not only marched shoulder-to-shoulder with Mahatma Gandhi in the Non-cooperation movement but also helped Subhas Chandra Bose in escaping from his house confinement.

Stories 2022

Where Barter System Still Exists: Jonbeel Mela

We have all heard of the barter system, one of the oldest trade systems, where goods were exchanged, directly. But with the introduction of money, the system ceased to exist. Even so, what if I say, India has one place where people still practice the system. Yes, the Jonbeel mela which is a three-day annual indigenous Tiwa Community fair held in Marigaon, Assam, is known for keeping the barter system alive. No currency is utilized during the event, which is said to be the only regular event in the world where the barter system is still practiced.

Stories 2022

Mayong: The Land of Black Magic

Now-a-days everyone wants to discover something that is exotic, something interesting. And I believe Magic is something that catches everyone’s eyes. Since the dawn of time, the concept of magic has been used in literature, films, series and so on. While everyone has heard about J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, did you know India has its own Hogwarts where one can find people performing actual magic. Unbelievable right? So, bringing to you here is the story of Mayong – the Land of Black Magic.

Stories 2022

Aideu Handique

When we see film actresses these days, we often feel it is a life filled with glamour, wealth, love, fans, and whatnot. But it was not the case in the early 20th century. During that time woman didn’t receive the same appreciation and was completely ostracized by society for acting in a public domain as it was considered a cultural taboo. Unbelievable right? Well, this is the story of Aideu Handique - the first film actress of Assam.

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