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Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about the life and times of former Indian President Varahagiri Venkata Giri - President of the Masses! 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 herita...

At 8:10 AM on 23rd of June, 1980, a 'Red Bird' came crashing near Delhi's Safdarjung airport. This was the accident that killed Sanjay Gandhi. Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to know more about the life and legacy of this controversial figure from Indian political history. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play St...

Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to know more about the All India Forward Block, a nationalist political party founded by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose himself!

'Rajaji' C Rajagopalachari led an extraordinary life. Let's take a glimpse at just that 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 store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history and heritage - every day!

We know Kirloskar to be one of the most iconic Indian brands when it comes to Indian manufacturing and engineering. This is the story of Laxmanrao Kirloskar, who set up this group.  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...

Salman Rushdie is hailed by many as perhaps the greatest English-language author alive. However, do you know that he's a Bombay boy? Born in Mumbai, Rushdie shot to global fame with his writing over the years. Listen to this episode of HistoryShots to know more about 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...

From historians to poets - everyone is full of praises for this icon of the Indian freedom movement. Listen to this episode of HistoryShots to know the story of Jhansi Ki Rani - Rani Laxmi Bai.  

Tune in to this episode of History Shots to listen to the story of Leander Paes, one of the biggest names to ever come out of Indian Tennis! 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!  

Mithun Chakraborty is a true blue legend of Indian Cinema - having worked across languages and across industries, there's truly no one like Mithun Da. Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to listen to the story of this iconic Indian superstar. 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 .  Mak...

An iconic film that has stood the test of time - tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to listen to the story of the making of Lagaan! 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 man whose fingers spelt magic on the Rudra Veena. Listen to the story of music maestro Asad Ali 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 HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history and heritage - every day!

The afternoon of Friday, 13th of June 1997 came as a shock to the citizens of Delhi as Uphaar Cinema in Green Park went in flames, taking with it many a innocent lives. This is the story of that fateful day. 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...

Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to know more about the story of Padmini, the iconic actor who was a part of the three Travancore sisters who made it big in Bollywood during the early days of Hindi 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 HistoryShot...

Lalu Prasad Yadav is a name that evokes different emotions among different people. While some remember him for his days during the emergency era as a student activist, while others remember a smiling old man known for his wit and humor, and there are others who remember Lalu for his role in the infamous Fodder Scam. In this episode of HistoryShots, we explore the life and legacy of the superstar f...

What's the story behind Operation Blue star? Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to listen to this tragic tale from Indian history. 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!

After the death of India's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, a leadership vacuum was created - which was then filled by a worthy successor by the name of Lal Bahadur Shastri, who took the charge on 9th of June, 1964.  Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to hear his story. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play S...

Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to hear the story of the Malabar Princess - Air India's first ever flight to London! 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!

Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to listen to an important and moving chapter from the life of the father of the nation, Mahatma 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 to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history and heritage - every d...

Which Indian duo became the first to win a grand slam? Listen to the story of Laender Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi's epic run in the French open 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 HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history and heritage -...

What led to the banning of India's favourite 2 minute snack? Listen the story of the ban on Maggi 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 HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history and heritage - every day!

In today's episode of HistoryShots, we celebrate the life and times of Nutan - a leading lady from Indian cinema whose impact continues to be felt decades after her passing. 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 his...

While the actual partition of India happened on 15th of August, 1947, it was planned much in advance. In today's episode of HistoryShots, we revisit the Mountbatten plan.  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...

Raj Kapoor was the OG showman and among the first superstars of Bollywood. In today's episode of HistoryShots, we take a quick look at the life and times of this legend on his death anniversary. 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 f...

Before there was ISRO, we had the INCOSPAR. With Vikram Sarabhai and many other scientists leading the bandwagon, it later grew into ISRO in 1969. Here's a quick look at that journey. 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'...

Ahilyabai Holkar is known for her good governance over her 30 year rule in Indore. Listen to today's episode of HistoryShots to learn more about this Maratha Queen! 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...