Welcome to A Century Of Stories! In this week's episode, join Kunal Vijayakar as he narrates the captivating tale of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India's grand statesman.

E20 : Atal - The Poet, The Prime Minister

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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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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Join Kunal on an inspiring journey tracing Infosys' remarkable rise from humble beginnings in Pune to becoming a global tech giant. Explore the courage of its visionary founders, their innovative ideas, and groundbreaking achievements, including being India’s first listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Don't miss our latest episodes every Monday! Tune in for an enriching experience!
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E36 : Infosys: India’s First Listing on the NYSE

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Explore the meteoric rise of a new generation of Indian chess prodigies as they set out to compete for a shot at the ultimate title of World Champion! Join Kunal to witness the historic Candidates Tournament 2024 as five rising stars challenge the global elite, marking a new era in Indian chess after Viswanathan Anand's reign.
Who are the young Indians representing India? Listen in to find out!
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E20 : Atal - The Poet, The Prime Minister

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