15th December 2016
One fort, many masters: The Uparkot fort
The Uparkot fort in Junagadh, Gujarat, is one of the most unique forts in India. And it has its reasons.
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13th September 2016
The ‘limeys’ who conquered the world
The word ‘limey’ refers to a British person, in general, and a British sailor, in particular. It originated in the 19th century and was a derogatory name for sailors in the Royal Navy.
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30th June 2016
The history of tea in India
Tea (Camellia sinensis) is one of the most popular beverages in the world. Tea originated in China, and the modern form of tea taken with milk was developed by the British in India. The British started tea plantations in Assam and Darjeeling in the nineteenth century. Today, India is the second largest tea producer in the world after China.
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14th March 2016
The last message from Titanic
The last wireless message from the sinking Titanic on 15 April 1912 was ‘SOS SOS CQD CQD Titanic’. ‘We are sinking fast. Passengers are being put into boats. Titanic’.
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