Demonetization in India (2016): The Night That Changed the Economy
On the night of November 8, 2016, India came to a standstill as 86% of its currency was declared invalid...
Narendra Modi Becomes Prime Minister (2014): The Dawn of a New Era
From a tea seller at a railway station to the Prime Minister who secured India's first single-party majority in 30...
Mumbai Terror Attacks (2008): The Siege That Shook the World
From the busy platforms of CST to the grandeur of the Taj Mahal Palace, the 26/11 attacks shook India to...
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: From Devastation to Resilience
On a quiet Sunday morning in 2004, the sea suddenly receded, only to return with a ferocity that changed history....
1991 Economic Reforms: How India Pledged Gold to Buy a Future
In 1991, India was just weeks away from economic collapse. In a secret mission, gold was airlifted to London to...
Operation Blue Star: The 1984 Siege of the Golden Temple
In the blistering heat of June 1984, the holiest shrine of Sikhism turned into a war zone. Tanks rolled onto...
India’s First Nuclear Test: The Story of Smiling Buddha
On a scorching morning in May 1974, the sands of Rajasthan shook, and a coded message was sent to New...
The Green Revolution: How India Defeated Famine with Science
In 1966, India was living a "ship-to-mouth" existence, relying on American aid to feed its people. Discover how a risky...
The Constitution of India: How 299 Visionaries Scripted a Nation’s Destiny
On a cold January morning in 1950, a nation born in chaos finally found its soul. Discover the fascinating journey...
Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi: The Shot That Silenced a Nation
On a winter evening in 1948, three shots rang out at Birla House, silencing the man who had brought an...
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