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5-foot soldier makes history with INSAS rifle exemption

In a groundbreaking moment for the Indian Army, Subedar Shikha Yadav, standing just five feet tall, becomes the first soldier to receive special permission to set aside her INSAS rifle during ceremonial duties, challenging long-standing equipment protocol

Oil Lanterns: India's Forgotten Freedom Symbol

Discover the inspiring story of how ordinary citizens used oil lanterns to defy British oppression and light the way for India's freedom struggle in this powerful historical account.

Salman Khan & Sanjay Dutt in Raja Shivaji Epic

Bollywood megastars Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt join forces in Riteish Deshmukh's historical epic 'Raja Shivaji', with Khan playing warrior Jeeva Mahala and Dutt transforming into antagonist Afzal Khan in this highly anticipated Maratha Empire saga.

India's 5 Hidden Cave Wonders for History Buffs

Explore India's mysterious underground world with these 5 spectacular hidden caves that reveal ancient civilizations, breathtaking rock-cut architecture, and untold historical mysteries waiting to be uncovered.

1971 War Heroes: Untold Stories of Valour

Discover the extraordinary courage of Indian soldiers whose valour during the 1971 Indo-Pak War reshaped South Asian history and continues to inspire generations.

Indian Cricket's ICC Champions: Kapil to Dhoni

Explore India's glorious journey in ICC tournaments through the legendary captains who led the nation to cricket immortality - from Kapil Dev's 1983 miracle to MS Dhoni's historic treble.

SRK: India's First Billionaire Actor Revealed

Discover how Shah Rukh Khan transformed from Bollywood superstar to India's first billionaire actor through strategic investments, business ventures, and unparalleled brand value.

Orissa's Forgotten Famine: A Colonial Tragedy

Explore the devastating 19th century famine that ravaged Orissa, exposing colonial administrative failures and claiming countless lives in one of India's darkest historical episodes.

Sardar Patel's Unity Legacy: How India Was Forged

Discover the untold story of how Sardar Patel's determination unified 562 princely states into modern India, and how PM Modi fulfilled this vision with Jammu & Kashmir's complete integration.

BJP Reveals Two Sardar Patel Assassination Attempts

Shocking revelations emerge as BJP discloses two previously unknown attempts to assassinate India's Iron Man, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, during his political career. Discover the dramatic details that almost changed India's history.

Sardar Patel's Legacy Etched Across India

Explore how India's Iron Man, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, is memorialized across the nation through statues, buildings, and institutions that bear his name, creating a lasting tribute to his unifying vision.

India's Forgotten War: 1171 Martyrs Unremembered

Explore the poignant history of India's 1171 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in a conflict that time has overlooked. Discover why this chapter of bravery deserves national recognition.

Shaniwar Wada: Pune's Haunted Fort Legacy

Explore the tragic history of Pune's Shaniwar Wada Fort - from its glorious days as Peshwa headquarters to the mysterious fire and ghostly legends that keep this monument alive in public memory.

Hindi's Cosmopolitan Legacy in Vintage Magazines

Discover how Francesca Orsini's groundbreaking research reveals the multilingual, culturally rich world of pre-independence Hindi magazines that shaped modern Indian literature.

Karnataka Police Caps: A Colourful History

Discover the untold story behind Karnataka Police's distinctive headgear - from British-era influences to modern identity markers that tell a century of policing history.

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