How India has been a fashion designer to the world – Firstpost
In recent times, the world has woken up to India’s fashion — be it Prada appropriating the humble ‘Kohlapuri’ chappal or designers Rahul Mishra and Gaurav Gupta enchanting audiences at…
How Indian diaspora spread far and rose to shape the world – Firstpost
India’s story was never meant to be confined within its geographic boundaries. For centuries, Indians have journeyed across oceans, chasing opportunity, braving hardship and carrying with them a piece of…
India’s gifts to the world – Firstpost
The year was 1954. Raj Kapoor had just landed in Moscow at the height of the Cold War. The Iron Curtain was firmly in place, visas were difficult to get,…
The untold success story of India’s fight to save its wildlife – Firstpost
In the timeless tales of Panchatantra, animals are more than mere characters — they are wise lions, foolish frogs, and talkative turtles. These fables, composed in Sanskrit around 200 BCE,…
How a ‘broke’ India became world’s fourth largest economy – Firstpost
On the midnight of August 15, 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru’s words echoed through the newly sovereign Parliament of India. In his now-iconic “Tryst with Destiny” speech, he spoke of awakening to…
How India became a lesson on serving people on scale – Firstpost
The 1940s and 1950s were a transformative time for the world. Dozens of countries finally broke free from colonial rule and emerged as independent nations, eager to chart their own…
Story of India’s rise from colonial rule to digital dominance – Firstpost
Today, India stands as a world leader in real-time digital payments, processing billions of transactions each month through its Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Its IT companies power much of the…
Operation Sindoor showcased India’s steely resolve and self-reliance in defence, says President Murmu – Firstpost
On the eve of the 79th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation, extending her heartfelt greetings to all citizens and reflecting on India’s journey since independence. President Murmu…
India’s sporting journey – Firstpost
India has a population of over 1.4 billion people. So why, people often ask, isn’t it a sporting superpower? It’s a refrain so familiar that if we earned a dollar…
How, and why, Indian diplomacy went from neutrality to realism – Firstpost
For Indians, August 15, is not merely a date in the calendar, but a sacred moment in history. On this day, the country finally broke free from the shackles of…