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Based in the Naini Hills of Kumaon region, the Himalayan resort town of Uttarakhand is both picturesque and contemporary, unlike other destinations in the state. Nainital is surrounded by tall pine trees and is divided into two parts by the famous Naini lake—Tallital, the part that lies South of the lake and Mallital, the Northern […]
Winning a gold at Olympics may bring you loads of glory, but not enough money if you are an Indian athlete and that’s a fact that not many tell you about. Truth is that not every sport here in our country gets the same amount of attention as cricket. Most sports such as swimming fail […]
Indians follow their customs and traditions dearly. At times, Indian practices can be uncanny but are followed vehemently because the custom says so. A similar but distressing practice was of Sati, where the widow would take her life, by sacrificing herself in the cremation fire of her husband. Thankfully, this heinous custom was banned in […]
Shivaji Bhonsle, better known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was one of the most astute rulers in the history of the nation. The stories of his victory and strength are known and told through generations. Upholding the values of Swaraj, and the heritage of his Maratha background, Shivaji was often misunderstood and contemned to be anti-secular. […]
India is home to numerous valiant kings who ruled their ancient kingdoms. To date, their life stories inspire us and talk of heroism and acumen. One such magnificent king was the Rajput of Mewar, Maharana Pratap Singh. Often cited as one of the bravest men of India, Maharana Pratap displayed sheer audacity while protecting his […]
There is Brandon Stanton’s Humans Of New York, and now there’s Humans of Delhi. What makes these stories great, even when they’re not about the famous people? Exactly that. What makes these stories worth a read is their connect with reality. With you and me. We have gathered stories of people of the country’s capital. […]
With laser focus, sheer determination and hunger for victory, Virat Kohli stand a class apart amongst the cricketers around the world. Responsible for many prominent victories for Indian Cricket team, he is often compared to The God of Cricket—Sachin Tendulkar. With every passing inning, Kohli is outdoing his own benchmarks and excelling in every way […]