Welcome to A Century Of Stories! In this episode, Kunal unfolds a poignant chapter in history - Tokyo's beloved elephants during World War II and India's heartwarming response. Explore the distressing order to euthanize these gentle giants, the years-long campaign by Japanese children through heartfelt letters, and the compassionate gesture from India.

E14 : Nehru's Gift Of An Elephant To Japan

Dive into India’s untold tales with ‘A Century of Stories’ presented by IDFC First Bank. From ISRO’s first steps to IPL’s unsung heroes, Kunal Vijayakar unveils the behind-the-scenes moments that shaped modern India. Watch the stories come alive on YouTube or let the tales enthrall you on your favorite podcast apps. This isn’t history – it’s the backstory.

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50 years ago in the serene Garhwal-Himalayan foothills, a village took a courageous stand and found its voice to protect Mother Nature. As the intruders marched in with axes to chop down the trees, courageous women of the village stepped up and did the UNTHINKABLE!! - Hugging the trees tightly, shielding them with their bodies. This was the birth of the Chipko Movement, a powerful people's revolution.
Join Kunal Vijayakar on a journey of the Garhwal-Himalayan valleys, where nature's guardians. Witness their undying spirit and their aim to protect Mother Earth. From a simple act of defence to a nationwide awakening, the Chipko Movement ignited change. Its biggest achievement was bringing a change in the conservation laws of India.
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E40 : India’s Chipko Movement

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Step back into the year 2000, the year that reshaped Indian television forever. Before this bold step by Star Plus, Doordarshan dominated Indian TV for years. But, as they say, 'change is important,' and with these two groundbreaking shows on Star Plus - one fictional drama and the other factual - the viewing habits of millions of Indians changed. These shows captured the hearts and minds of all ages, making way for a new era in television entertainment.
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E39 : Indian Television Revolution

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We all know about the green revolution and the white revolution, but have you heard about the black revolution or the blue revolution? Do you know how avocados and oysters mushrooms came to our markets in plenty? This week, Kunal takes you through the illustrious history of the agricultural revolutions that have given India its food resources in abundance. Explore the various movements across the country that have made farmers self-sufficient over the decades.
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E38 : A Revolution of Every Colour

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In this week’s episode, Kunal takes you back to Commonwealth Games 2002 where the Indian women’s hockey team scripted history, winning our first and only hockey gold at the tournament. Considered the underdogs, they came out of nowhere to take the final victory! This story of never-say-die resilience inspired the Shahrukh Khan blockbuster hit ‘Chak De! India’, but we look at the real-life golden girls who brought home the win.
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E37 : India’s Chak De! Moment

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E14 : Nehru's Gift Of An Elephant To Japan

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