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Vampire Evolution: From Dracula to Twilight

Explore the fascinating journey of vampire mythology from Bram Stoker's Dracula to modern interpretations like Twilight and Anne Rice's works. Discover how these nocturnal creatures evolved in literature.

Marginalia: The Lost Art of Writing in Books

Explore the fascinating world of marginalia - the centuries-old practice of writing in book margins that transforms reading into an active dialogue with authors.

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.

Srijit Mukherji Adapts Arthur Conan Doyle Story

Celebrated filmmaker Srijit Mukherji announces groundbreaking adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's non-Sherlock story, marking first Indian interpretation of the literary legend's work.

Literary Escapes 5th Edition with Rakshanda Jalil

The 5th edition of Literary Escapes featured historian Rakshanda Jalil in an engaging session about her latest book 'But You Don't Look Like a Muslim' and her literary journey exploring India's diverse cultural heritage.

Why Murakami Never Wins the Nobel Literature Prize

Explore the mysterious world of Nobel Literature Prize selections and discover why celebrated authors like Haruki Murakami and Laszlo Krasznahorkai remain in the waiting game despite global acclaim.

Dr. Sunil Kumar Sharma Wins SUTRA Samman 2025

Renowned author and academic Dr. Sunil Kumar Sharma has been honoured with the SUTRA Samman 2025 award for his exceptional contributions to literature and social commentary through his acclaimed works.

Ghalib's Rosewater Gin: The Poet's Secret Muse

Discover the intoxicating love story between legendary Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib and his favorite cocktail - Old Tom Gin infused with rosewater. Explore how alcohol inspired his most memorable verses.

Napoleon's Army Defeated by Disease, New Study Finds

Groundbreaking research uncovers the deadly diseases that decimated Napoleon's army during the 1812 Russian campaign, solving a 200-year-old historical mystery about what really caused the French emperor's devastating retreat.

Instagram Launches Watch History for Reels

Instagram introduces Watch History for Reels, solving the frustrating problem of lost content. Learn how this game-changing feature works and how to access it.

Bollywood's First ₹100Cr Film: Shocking Truth!

Discover the unexpected Bollywood movie that shattered the ₹100 crore barrier first, creating history without any Khans, Kapoors, or Bachchans in the cast. The answer will shock you!

Queer India: History Colonialism Tried to Erase

Explore the hidden history of queer India through groundbreaking books that challenge colonial narratives and celebrate diverse sexualities across centuries of South Asian culture.

Rajesh Khanna's 7-Hour Pune Gridlock: Paramilitary Rescue

When Rajesh Khanna visited Pune in 1975, his massive fan following brought the city to a complete standstill for 7 hours, requiring paramilitary forces to rescue India's first superstar from the overwhelming crowd.

Kohli-Rohit equal Tendulkar-Dravid partnership record

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma script history by matching Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid's legendary partnership record in a spectacular display during India's T20 World Cup warm-up match against Bangladesh.

U Thant: The UN's Forgotten Moral Conscience

Explore the remarkable legacy of U Thant, the forgotten UN Secretary-General whose moral authority and quiet diplomacy shaped global politics during the Cold War era.

DNA Reveals What Killed Napoleon's Army

Groundbreaking DNA analysis uncovers the deadly diseases that decimated Napoleon's army during the 1812 French invasion of Russia, solving a 200-year-old medical mystery.

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