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"Love Jihad in 1565": Sulaiman Karrani orchestrated a sinister plot, ensnaring Kalapahad, a once valiant & staunch Hindu General unbeaten in battle, by using his daughter. The tragic tale unfolds as power, betrayal, and conversion reshape Orissa's history

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The chessboard of war saw Kalapahad, the colossal general, elevated to the prestigious position of commander, leading the united forces of Bhurishrestha and Kalinga

"Incredible India": In 1929, drought struck Jodhpur, Maharaja Umaid responded, releasing funds, but people refused charity; Umaid Bhawan Palace emerged, offering employment to 3000 for over 3 years—a symbol of resilience, history, and noble compassion

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Umaid Bhawan Palace defies the conventional narrative associated with royal abodes. It wasn't conceived merely for opulence, but rather for a noble cause.

21 years after Kargil, we reflect on how Israel's pivotal military support proved to be the game-changer, providing the edge India needed to hammer back Pakistani aggressors and emerge victorious, a conflict that marked watershed in Indo-Israeli relations

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This excerpt from Nicolas Blarel’s The Evolution of India’s Israel Policy (OUP) describes how India turned to Israel after finding itself short of crucial surveillance and military equipment during the Kargil conflict

Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar, a titan of Tamil Nadu's politics, was a sage-like nationalist and social reformer who defied oppressive norms and championed equality for all, whose name still sends shivers down the spine of Dravidian demagogues

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Thevar's stature was such that, along with Bal Gangadhar Tilak, he was one of the two freedom fighters whom the British govt specifically prohibited from making political speeches—a restriction known in Tamil as "Vaai Poottu Chattam."

Sarla Thakral, India's first woman pilot at just 21, defines Nari Shakti, rising in a saree amidst a male-dominated era, she transitioned as a visionary artist and designer, her legacy remains an emblem of resilience and women empowerment in India

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Defeat was a word Sarla Thakral never acknowledged. When the winds of life shifted unfavorably, she harnessed her inherent strength to soar higher, choosing different skies

"History's unsung heroes sing the loudest": Lost in history's pages, Battle of Haifa reveals India's unsung heroes from the Jodhpur Lancers, on Sept 23, 1918, their courage freed Haifa from Ottoman chains, deepening an enduring bond between India & Israel

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Over 100 years ago, the Indian brigade ended the Turks’ hold over Israeli city of Haifa, in what is described as 'the last successful cavalry charge in history'

"15 remarkable women who shaped India's Constitution": Traverse India's history with the pioneers who sculpted the constitution, forging a foundation of equality, unity, and immense pride, their tales are modern India's touchstones of courage

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Their diverse histories were not just mere stories, but powerful narratives that mirrored the rich and varied tapestry of women's leadership and activities in the era before independence

"Article 1: India, That Is Bharat": And Seth Govind Das argued that the Constitution is incomplete and needs many amendments, "If a meeting is held in our country, shall we address the gathering ‘Ay Indians’?, we should give her the ancient name ‘Bharat’"

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Each proposal, each counter-proposal, was an assertion of identity, a testament to the painstaking efforts to capture the soul of the nation in words
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