People Princess Gauramma and her Godmother Queen Victoria became Godmother to Princess Gauramma, the Princess of Coorg. Read Full Story
History Congreve Rocket The British developed the Congreve rocket using technology from the Mysore army. Read Full Story
Culture Patola Sarees The geometric patterns on Patola sarees might be inspired from the sculptors who created structures like Rani Ki Vav in Gujarat. Read Full Story
Places Mamallapuram Mamallapuram has had many different names. Each of its name has a meaning. After all those changes, today it is back to being called Mamallapuram. Read Full Story
Places Jhulta Minar The name Jhulta Minar, Ahmedabad, literally means ‘the shaking minarets’. The mystery behind the shaking of the minarets have never been solved. Read Full Story
People, Places Rock Garden, Chandigarh The famous Rock Garden in Chandigarh was created by Nek Chand Saini using waste materials like broken bottles, pipes and tiles. It spans over 12 acres. Read Full Story
Culture, History, Religions Bhandara Festival The town of Jejuri in Maharashra is famous for the Bhandara festival, where devotees splash each other with turmeric. Read Full Story
People, Places Jantar Mantar Did you know that the world’s largest stone sundial is located in India? Read Full Story
