A hijacked flight, 136 passengers and a 5 minute operation to rescue! Listen to the thrilling story of the hijack of an Indian flight and how the Indian forces dealt with it.

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The Master Blaster hits his most glorious half century today. Join us for a very special episode on Sachin Tendulkar, one of the biggest sporting icons worldwide, as he turns 50.

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Having recorded over 48,000 songs in 17 languages, S Janaki started her career in 1957 and continued all the way till 2018. Listen to this episode of HistoryShots to know more about the 'Gaana Kogile'.

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The morning of 22nd April 2006 came as a shocker, as one of the most promising political figures of the nation was shot down by his own brother. This is the story of that fateful day.

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The story of Shakuntala Devi is a fascinating one! Named 'The Human Calculator', her mathematical skills dazzled everyone who witnessed them. In today's episode of HistoryShots, we celebrate the life and times of this incredible mathematical genius.

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Shakeel Badayuni was an Urdu poet and lyricist who left his mark on Bollywood. A giant in the cinema world, who continues to be a revered figure even half a century after his passing. Listen to the story of this stalwart of Indian cinema on this episode of HistoryShots.

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India embarks on a new journey. Listen to the story of first Indian satellite Aryabhatta and the mission that took it to space! 

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Sardar Bahadur Sir Sobha Singh's legacy can be felt even today, close to half a century after his passing. He was the man who built the city of New Delhi. Here's a closer look at the life and times of this city icon.

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When a single vote brought down the government. Listen to the story to find out what happens when BJP under Prime Minister Vajpayee faced a no confidence motion.

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The arrival of the first passenger train in India was a small step towards what was eventually to become one of the largest passenger rail networks in the world. This is the story of that iconic day.

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