Fort St George is the story of the first English fort in India, which gave birth to the British Empire in India. … Read More
Author Archives: Madhusudan Narayanan
Darjeeling Toy Train: A Journey Through Time in the Himalayas
The story of the Toy Train begins in the late 19th century, when Darjeeling was the jewel of the British Raj and its tea plantations were in full bloom. … Read More
Calachel: The Forgotten Battle where Travancore defeats the mighty Dutch
The Battle of Calachel between Travancore & Dutch was the first instance of an Asian Kingdom defeating a major European power. … Read More
The Maldharis and Their Sacred Bond with the Lions
A story of coexistence between Maldharis, a pastoral tribe that has shared its home with the Asiatic lion for centuries.
The Nawab who saved Lions of Gir
Read about India’s greatest conservation story of Lions. … Read More
How Rajendra Chola Built the World’s First Maritime Empire
A blog on how Rajendra Chola built, arguably, the world’s first maritime empire 1000 years ago to control Southeast Asian trade routes. … Read More
Phantom of Netidhopani – A Sundarban tiger legend
Here is a Sundarban Tiger tale whispered by boatmen and honey collectors, the story of the Phantom of Netidhopani. … Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Sundarbans Tiger Safari Adventures
The Sundarbans tiger safari offers one of the world’s most thrilling wildlife experiences, where Bengal tigers roam freely through the largest mangrove forest on Earth. This comprehensive tiger safari guide is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, adventure travelers, and photographers eager … Read More
Motihari to 1984: George Orwell’s Forgotten Indian Roots
Discover the forgotten Indian roots of George Orwell in Motihari, Bihar. Visit his birthplace, walk the same lanes where Gandhi launched his Champaran movement, and reflect on the irony of empire and rebellion. … Read More
Unveiling the secrets of 50000 year old Lonar Crater
The Lonar Crater in Maharashtra holds secrets that have fascinated scientists and travelers for decades. This remarkable meteorite impact crater India was formed around 50000 years ago when a massive meteorite slammed into the Earth, creating one of the world’s … Read More