HistoryShots by ThisDay

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. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure t...

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.  Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make s...

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. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from...

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. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to H...

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 Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history and heritage - ev...

The story of the evolution of the 'Hindoo College' founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy into the iconic Presidency University that we know today! Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history and heritage - every day!

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. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryS...

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.  Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscri...

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. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app stor...

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.  Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on...

Who was the first Olympic medal winner in Independent India? How was his journey to the international stage? Listen to the impressive story of KD Jadhav - a man who wrestled his way to glory. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from...

The story behind the fun and frolic of Makar Sankranti. A closer look at why the 14th of January is such an important date to Indians! Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Mahatma Gandhi took the way of Satyagrahas to gain independence for India. However, do you know that these Satyagrahas did not stop even after we attained freedom? This is the story of Bapu's last stand - the final satyagraha of MK Gandhi Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure t...

Swami Vivekananda was an incredible human being with exceptional talents, interests, and a spiritual awakening unlike any other. Here is an excerpt from the life and times of the monk who addressed Americans as his 'brothers and sisters'.  Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure...

The story of Ching Thang Khomba AKA Maharaja Bhagyachandra - the man who codified the Manipuri dance form! Ching is said to be the prime reason for the spread of Vaishnavite tradition and Krishna bhakti in the Manipur region. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe t...

The story of Madhusudan Gupta and the first ever Indian dissection! Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Imagine the early 80s - a period of political tumultuousness in India, but also a period of great scientific advances. Before Rakesh Sharma set foot on the moon, a team of Indian scientists landed in Antarctica! This is the story of India's first expedition to the coldest continent.  Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play...

Be it his trailblazing performance in Satyajit Ray's Shatranj Ke Khiladi, or be it his subtle cameo in Chashme Baddoor, Saeed Jaffrey was a mainstay when it came to character acting in Hindi Cinema throughout the 70s and the 80s. Here's a look at the life of this icon! Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on t...

Irrfan Khan was born to act. He left behind a legacy that is hard to parallel. In this episode, we take a closer look at the life and times of this genius of an actor. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history a...

AR Rahman is a true-blue legend in the world of Indian music. Be it his all-time classic Jai Ho that rocked the west, or be it his hits tracks such as those in Dil Se and Rang De Basanti, AR Rahman is known for a variety of different musical accomplishments. This is his story! Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store...

Much before the aggression of Kohli and the coolness of MS Dhoni, there was a Tiger at the helm of the Indian cricket team. This is the story of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi! Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich histor...

Gurdas Maan is among the tallest names in the Punjabi music industry. Here's a quick glimpse into the life of this super-maan.  Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history and heritage - every day!

The story of the iconic 'Illustrated Weekly of India' - a magazine that carried something for everyone!  Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store. Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from India's rich history and heritage - every day!    

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