“History is not always written by the victors. Sometimes, it’s written by those who show up only after the funeral.” India, a land of rich cultural wisdom and philosophical depth, has an unfortunate habit: it glorifies its true heroes only after their last breath. Statues rise, textbooks are updated, and...
Who was Aesop? Aesop (pronounced EE-sop) was an ancient Greek fabulist and storyteller, believed to have lived around 620 BCE to 564 BCE. He is best known for creating a collection of short stories—Aesop’s Fables—that used animals as characters to teach moral lessons. Despite his fame, very little is factually...
India’s 1971 victory is written in golden letters in our history. But a question keeps haunting many Indians even today: 👉🏽 Did India give away Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in 1972? Could we have taken back PoK—legally, militarily, completely—but failed to do so? Let’s go deep into the facts, check every...
On August 15, 1947, India gained freedom from British rule. But along with independence came something equally painful: Partition. A line was drawn on the map, creating two new nations — India and Pakistan. Pakistan was founded as a homeland for Muslims. But here’s the question: If Pakistan was the...
In a world where empires rose and fell by colonizing lands and enslaving minds, India stood apart. Not because it lacked invaders—but because it held a secret no empire could truly conquer: the fearlessness born of self-realization. When Krishna revealed the soul’s eternal nature to Arjuna on the battlefield of...
The Manusmriti, also known as the Mānava Dharmaśāstra, is an ancient Hindu text composed between 200 BCE and 200 CE. It outlines duties, rights, laws, conduct, and virtues for different classes (varnas) of society. While it has been influential in shaping social norms, it was never a codified legal document...
For centuries, humanity has looked to the skies for answers—to understand life, purpose, and death. Across continents, people worship different Gods, from Vishnu and Allah to Jesus and Odin. Yet one unsettling, yet fascinating question echoes across time: Did God create man, or did man create God? 🌍 A Global...
Indian history taught in schools often reflects a sanitized version—over-simplified, politically influenced, and shaped by colonial and post-colonial agendas. This blog revisits commonly taught narratives, verifying them against authentic historical records, academic research, and indigenous perspectives. Let’s unravel the truth. 1. India Wasn’t “Discovered” by the British – It...
India’s rich tapestry of history is interwoven with periods of unity and division. The legacy of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1707) remains a focal point of contention, reflecting the enduring complexities of Hindu-Muslim relations. Aurangzeb’s Reign: A Historical Overview Expansion and Policies: Aurangzeb expanded the Mughal Empire to its zenith, encompassing...
The universe is vast beyond comprehension. Scientists estimate that there are billions of galaxies, each with billions of stars, and potentially millions of Earth-like planets. In this cosmic dance, Earth has sustained life for millions of years, rotating on its axis with unerring precision. But what is the force behind...
