Jhansi - A city that reflects courage by Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma
The city of Jhansi is usually associated with the courage and vigor of Jhansi Ki Rani but the timeline of this city and it's formidable fort...
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Faizabad - Umrao Jaan's Story by Kena Shree (Hin)
The legend of Umrao Jaan of Faizabad , an epitome of Nawabi etiquette and finesse as narrated by Kena Shree from the famous book ' Safarnama...
Banaras - Temple of Mother India by Sonia Bareja (Hin)
Banaras, The city that houses millions of Gods also houses a temple of Mother India . This temple depicts the deep veneration of our freedom...
Rohtak (Haryana) - Gyani Chor Ki Baoli by Shalu Ahuja
Mere mention of a hidden treasure in a story makes it amazing. In this story of ' Gyani Chor' , Shalu Ahuja has shared the legend of the 'In...
Tanjore(TN) - Sambhar's Maratha Connection by Mohit Gupta
The story of Sambhar and Marathas from the city of Tanjore (Thanjavur) , that emerged when Girish, a nagpur boy thought of impressing his ta...
Lucknow - Old movies in the city by Devendra & Kumud (Hin)
The city of lucknow with it's rich heritage backdrop has hosted many famous movies of bollywood in the past. In this episode , Devendra Sing...
Lucknow - Rickshewale by Kena Shree ( Hin)
Lucknow is a city where each and every class has it's own style and etiquette . In this episode , Kena Shree , a senior HR Professional , a...
Amarkantak(MP) - Narmada river & her origin by Raghav Chandra (Eng)
Narmada , a central Indian river which is termed as the life line of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat , originates from a holy placed called Amark...
Jamshedpur - Who named it by Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma ( Eng)
TATA is a part of every one's life and the city of Jamshedpur is named after Jamsed Ji Tata as shared by Partha Sen Sharma , a noted author...
Darjeeling- Tailor spy in search of Brahmaputra by Sanjeev Sanyal
Kinthup a spy who lived as a tailor in Darjeeling was on a mission to find the secret of river brahmaputra in Tibet in 1880s . The story of...
Mumbai - Taj Palace & Oberoi Hotel by Dr. Shashank Shah
Mumbai is known for it's highly collaborative citizens . There is something in the city that whenever the city faces any massive problem, ev...
Burhanpur(MP)- Taj Ke Bhoogol Ka Raj by Dr. Priyanka Mishra
Taj Mahal present in Agra has it's own secret that is related to geography. Though Mumtaz Behum breathed last in the city of Burhanpur(MP),...
Agra - Birbal Ke Safed Haanthi by Vinayak Sapre
Stories of Akbar Birbal , like Taj Mahal, are just not the stories but lessons for life. In this story Author and Investment Advisor , Vinay...
Jodhpur - Ghoomar Folk Song By Rashmi Agarwal
Ghoomar is a very popular song of Jodhpur which is a form of storytelling with music and dance. In this episode noted Ghazal Singer , Rashmi...
Banaras- Don Bachchan Ka Paan by Mohit Gupta
The movie 'Don' which is Amitabh Bachchan's one of the most iconic movies and it's special song' Khaike Paan Banaras Wala' were made for eac...
Mumbai - What's In The Name by Vibha Jindal
Like every other city, Mumbai too has a story behind it's name which is as old as Gods. The city has got many transformations to it's name t...
Allahabad(Prayagraj) - Amitabh Bachchan and The Resting Temple of Hanuman by Mohit Gupta
Allahabad or prayagraj , is city known for many things but has it's own charm with the name associated to Amitabh Bachchan . This city has g...
Corbett In Bihar by Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma
You would have always thought of an adventurous life for Jim Corbett in the jungles of Kumaon . Surprisingly he has a good long two decade s...
Pench ( MP ) - Mowgli & The Frog
Who wouldn't have heard the ' Chaddi PahAn ke phool khila' song and the adventures of the chaddi boy of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'...
Chamba (HP) - Folk Song by Rashmi Agarwal
Chamba a beautiful lake town of Himanchal Pradesh is a special city to visit especially due to the flavor of love stories of Paravati and Sh...