Right upon independence, India decided to go with Universal Adult Suffrage - giving everyone above an eligible age the right to elect their representative. Here's the story of the National Voter Day, which celebrates the Indian democracy.

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After Independence, the nation needed a singular symbol to unite and rally behind. What was the symbol they decided on? This is the story of how a part of Rabindranath Tagore's poem Bharato Bhagyo Bidhata, became the national anthem of India. 

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A patriot whose life and death is nothing short of a blockbuster spy thriller, shrouded in mystery and full of action. Listen to the elusive and exciting story of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

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The great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who once built the Taj Mahal lived his last days in captivity, helpless and weak. What lead him there? Who captured him?  Listen to the story of the last days of Shah Jahan to find out.

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Colonial powers, a bitter war, and the struggle for recognition. This is the story of how NEFA, the North East Frontier Agency became Arunachal Pradesh

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The story of the evolution of the 'Hindoo College' founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy into the iconic Presidency University that we know today!

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Fire on water seems like something out of fairytale - or a horror story. However it's not magic but menace that set this lake in Bangalore on fire. Listen to the story of the burning Bellandur Lake to find out more.

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Harivansh Rai Bachchan and his Madhushala are still echoing in the heart and mind of thousands of Indians. Listen to the story of  this iconic Hindi poet, whose words have touched the mind and heart of people across generations. 

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One cold January night in colonial India, Subhas Chandra Bose would devise a plan and attempt a daring escape from his colonial captors. Listen to  a story of bravery, wit and deception and get to know one of India's greatest freedom fighters a bit more.

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This is the story of the  longdrawn battles between the French and the British forces for control over India. Listen to the story of the bloody struggle between two foreign powers, full of conceit, deception and bloodshed that came to an end with the Third Carnatic War. 

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