HistoryShots by ThisDay

Madam Cama is among some of the most prominent women of the Indian Freedom Struggle. On August 21, 1907, she became the first Indian to fly an 'Indian' flag on overseas lands. Listen to her story on today's episode of HistoryShots. 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 subsc...

Vikram Sarabhai, one half of the rocket boys, is an icon in the world of Indian science and space-tech. In today's episode of HistoryShots, we celebrate the life and times of this legend. 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  In...

Suniel Shetty, or as viewers and fans lovingly call him, Anna, is an iconic name in Bollywood. His success goes beyond just the field of acting. In this episode of HistoryShots, we celebrate Suniel Shetty's birthday! 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 History...

An Indian tiger conservationist and an IFS officer, Rathore gave over 50 years of service to the cause of wildlife conservation. His work at the Ranthambore National Park is of particular importance. Listen to his story in today's episode of HistoryShots. 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 sto...

E Krishna Iyer's life is quite the inspiration. A man who was well known not just in the world of law, but also on the stage of Bharatnatyam. His efforts truly helped popularize and revive the art form - listen to more of it in this episode of HistoryShots. 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 s...

Known popularly for writing 'Tamas', the novel and the TV show, Bhisham Sahni was a Padma Bhushan awardee, and was the younger brother of actor Balraj Sahni. Listen to this episode of HistoryShots to know more about this Indian literary giant. 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...

The Green Revolution marks an important phase in Indian history. It came in at a time when famines were common and farm incomes were low. However, the Green Revolution changed everything. In today's episode of HistoryShots, listen to the story of MS Swaminathan, the man who started off the Green Revolution. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out ou...

Founder of the Indian National Association, and a leading name in the 'moderates' section of the Indian National Congress, Surendranath Banerjee is an inspiring figure from India's freedom struggle. Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to listen to 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  or on the iOS...

Leila Seth is a name that commanded respect in legal circles. The first Indian woman chief justice of a high court, she was someone who shattered the glass ceiling and inspired many who looked up to her. Listen to her story in today's episode of HistoryShots. 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...

What can we say about Kishore Kumar that hasn't been said already? Tune in to this birthday special episode of HistoryShots to refresh your memory about this evergreen performer.  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 ri...

Sunil Chhetri is one of a kind! A man who took Indian football to heights that had never even been imagined before.  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!

PC Ray is often called 'The Father of Indian Chemistry'. He established the first modern Indian research school in chemistry, and founded Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, India's first pharmaceutical company. 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...

Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to know more about Dwarkanath Tagore - the grandfather of Rabindranath Tagore, and among one of the first industrialists to form a major commerce empire in Bengal. 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...

Iconic Indian singer and Bollywood legend Mohammad Rafi passed away on 31st of July, 1980. Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to listen to the story of this versatile singer. 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 ri...

A woman's activist and social reformer, Muthulakshmi Reddy spent her life in the effort to correct the balance for women by removing social abuses and working for equality in moral standards. Listen to her story in today's episode of HistoryShots! 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 .  Ma...

On 29th of July, 1911, Mohun Bagan’s barefooted team defeated the British Army’s East Yorkshire Regiment to win the Indian Football Association Shield. A landmark moment in Indian sports. 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  In...

As a part of the Non Cooperation Movement, the Indian National Congress decided to boycott the upcoming visit of Prince of Wales in 1921, the same Prince who would later become King Edward VIII. Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to listen to the story of this iconic day in Indian history. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on t...

Dr Kalam was one of the most loved and admired presidents in recent Indian memory. Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to listen to the story of the Missile Man! 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...

The Kargil War came to an end on 26th of July, 1999, celebrated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'. Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to know more about war and peace in the times of Kargil. 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  Indi...

IIT Bombay is seen as among the most elite institutions when it comes to Indian technology. Listen to the story of the early days of IIT-B in today's episode of HistoryShots! 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 hi...

Manoj Kumar AKA Bharat Kumar was mainstay of 'deshbhakti' themed movies for a long time! Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to know about the story of this legend of Indian cinema. 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  Indi...

Listen to today's episode of HistoryShots for an exciting tale of how India entered the radio era - and how the Indian radio broadcasting was like in its early days! 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...

The Chandrayaan II mission was a landmark moment in India's scientific history. While the mission didn't end the way it was supposed to, it did leave a lasting impression in the minds of the world, and gave India confidence that - yes, we can! Listen to the story of this mission in this episode of HistoryShots Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out...

Having been nominated for the Filmfare award of the best lyricist for 40 times, and having written some of the most iconic songs of all times, including over 4000 songs for Rajesh Khanna! Listen to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about 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  or on the iOS app...

Naseeruddin Shah has been a part of the Indian film industry since the 70s. A true blue acting legend, listen to this episode of HistoryShots to know more about this man!  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 histo...