History

Every day, an electrician climbs 236 stairs inside Mumbai’s 146-year-old Rajabai Clock Tower to wind it by hand. In a city powered by speed and screens, he remains the human force that keeps time alive — without electricity or machines.

Started in 1953, Elloras has lived on Dehradun’s Rajpur Road for so long it's become one with the landscape. It serves stick jaws, plum cakes, and more.

Anchored on Kashmir’s Dal Lake, the world’s only floating post office has been delivering letters and memories for 70 years. Inside its wooden houseboat, heritage, craftsmanship, and connection come together to tell a story that still floats on.

From a Delhi runway to a Gujarat charkha, khadi links breathable comfort with craft and pride. Fair pricing, better design and clear traceability are moving handspun fabric into modern wardrobes while more value reaches spinner and weaver homes.

Behind the grand arches and stone walls of India’s historic forts and caves lie hidden acoustic marvels, secret tunnels, and brilliant design tricks — still waiting to be discovered by curious travellers.

The Partition of 1947 resulted in bloodshed, violence and displacement. But it also shaped love stories during that time; one such was that of the couple, Balraj and Bhag Bahri Malhotra.

In 1947, India witnessed Partition. While violence colours most narratives around this historic event, there are also stories of hope, humanity and friendship that emerge. Here’s taking a look at them.

On the morning of 15 August 1995, as the flag unfurled, India took its first step towards becoming a digital powerhouse — with an internet launch that would one day connect over 900 million people.

In 2014, Abu Sufiyan started Purani Dilli Walo Ki Baatein to make heritage walks in Old Delhi much more layered. The years have seen him take guests around some iconic spots, including Hazrat Shah Waliullah Public Library.

What does it mean to truly know a city? For 28-year-old Taqi Abbas, born into Lucknow’s storied Nawabi heritage, it meant unearthing the forgotten corners of his hometown. From documenting artisans like Battu Bhai to stepping inside the Clock Tower, Lucknow Uncovered is more than a page. It’s a love letter to a city that still whispers its past, if you know where to listen.