As the sensational arrests of people involved in the country's biggest spy scandal continued, the magnitude of the security breach appeared to have reached frightening levels.

The name Srivijaya is derived from the Sanskrit words “sri” and “vijaya”.

This decision was inspired by the writings of Gopal Hari Deshmukh, a prominent social reformer known for his contributions to Marathi literature through works like Lokhitawadinchi Shatapatre.

In their frantic hunt for Fernandes and his accomplices, the police acted with incredible ruthlessness and cruelty. Two of the victims in this brutal operation were Snehlata Reddy and Fernandes’s brother Lawrence.

The Princely States were exempt from having to join either India or Pakistan and could opt to stay independent.

Lakshmibai Kelkar was one of India's noted social reformers. She was founder of 'Rashtra Sevika Samiti'. Her original name was Kamal, but people used to respectfully call her ‘Mausi Ji’.

The chessboard of war saw Kalapahad, the colossal general, elevated to the prestigious position of commander, leading the united forces of Bhurishrestha and Kalinga

Umaid Bhawan Palace defies the conventional narrative associated with royal abodes. It wasn't conceived merely for opulence, but rather for a noble cause.

This excerpt from Nicolas Blarel’s The Evolution of India’s Israel Policy (OUP) describes how India turned to Israel after finding itself short of crucial surveillance and military equipment during the Kargil conflict

Thevar's stature was such that, along with Bal Gangadhar Tilak, he was one of the two freedom fighters whom the British govt specifically prohibited from making political speeches—a restriction known in Tamil as "Vaai Poottu Chattam."