Dr Vikram Sarabhai was one of those rare people who seemed to have it all. Supremely intelligent and... more

Munshi Premchand was an iconic writer, best known for his short stories. Through his tales, he manag... more

When Verghese Kurien stepped down from the train and on to the dusty platform in Anand, Gujarat, on ... more

As Brahma sinks into peaceful bliss, his radiance gives birth to a sublime form. Saraswati, the godd... more

In the early 20th century when the hills of Kumaon echoed with the bone-chilling roar of a man-eatin... more

Wise Yudhishthira, strong Bheema, skilful Arjuna, brave Nakula and Sahadeva - five exceptionally tal... more

Both are known for their extraordinary strength and valour. Both are the sons of Vayu, the wind god.... more

They said Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata turned mud into gold or was it skilful management, clear thinkin... more

Telugu, a vibrant language even in medieval times, produced the distinguished poet Manchana. His sto... more

The three worlds of the universe were reeling from shock: the asuras had taken control! Even the pla... more

From imitating animal sounds to igniting a fire with his song, Tansen’s genius was unmatched. His vo... more

A reputed national airline, world-renowned scientific and medical institutions, an industrial empire... more

Laugh your head off at the unbelievably foolish antics of paramartha and his disciples but you’ll fi... more

The asuras rejoiced as they played havoc with both men and gods. Maya, their gifted architect, had c... more

Even wily parrots risk their lives for the gentle Aushadha Kumar, a shining example of right thinkin... more

Ajatashatru is ridden with guilt. What does a king do when, in a moment of misguided ambition, he or... more

Noble though penniless, the handsome Charudatta is the love of Vasantasena’s life, but scoundrels an... more

A hundred sons, the sages say, are a hundred blessings. Gandhari’s hundred Kaurava sons, however, we... more

Dutiful son, doting father, capable general, wise ruler, Bimbisara had earned the right to grow old ... more

Starting off as the ruler of tiny Thaneshwar, Harsha (17th century AD) rose to become the powerful m... more

They called him Mahavira because he was brave and strong. His family doted on him. The people were p... more

Was Tenali Raman a fool or the cleverest man at the court of Krishnadeva Raya? After all, he humbled... more

From his snowy abode on Mount Kailasa Lord Shiva travelled far and wide, answering the prayers of hi... more

She ruled over a small kingdom, but dreamt of freedom for the whole country. In the great revolt of ... more

This Amar Chitra Katha highlights the life of revolutionaries who were exiled to the dreaded cellula... more

When Alexander, the great Macedonian conqueror, invaded India in 327 B.C., the various kingdoms and ... more

Saumitri’s mother-in-law is a tyrant and a greedy one too. So when Saumitri discovers the pure gold ... more

The heroes of these tales value their friends, their families and their honor. They are brave and se... more

A hungry jackal finds food when he overcomes fear. A curious monkey meddles with something that does... more

The world saw him as the son of a lowly charioteer, but Karna had the bearing of a prince. With his ... more

Shakuntala was the daughter of a nymph and a sage who abandoned her in the woods. Sage Kanva brought... more

The Puranas describe Karttikeya, a son of Shiva, as the commander-in-chief of the celestial army. He... more

The only way Kumbhakarna could be kept out of mischief was to make him sleep twenty-four hours a day... more

When his rakshasa army was destroyed in the battle against Rama, the prince of Ayodhya, Ravana, the ... more

When the king saw a strapping lad astride the aged shoulders of his guru, he knew something was amis... more

Indra was at his wit’s end - the impertinent demon Narakasura had stolen his mother’s earrings! Lord... more

The bandit wore a gruesome garland of fingers of the men he had killed. As his garland of fingers gr... more

Lord Shiva, it is believed, has many faces and multiple forms and each tells a tale. Visitors to an ... more

The Yadava tribe fled to distant Dwaraka to escape the wrath of the mighty Jarasandha, the ruler of ... more

He revived the Indian spirit that lay shackled by Western domination. He inspired his countrymen to ... more

The beautiful Princess Rukmini, they said, was the goddess of wealth herself. No wonder kings and em... more

Ganga’s cleansing waters were urgently needed on earth. But, the spirited daughter of the mountain g... more

Goddess Durga is the fierce form of Devi who, as shakti, is considered the personification of Univer... more

Rama was frantic. His beloved brother lay dying and the only cure was tucked away on a forested moun... more

Vishnu, they say, is just one of a powerful threesome, the highest lords of the universe. However, t... more

King Suddhodana was at his wit’s end. He had surrounded his handsome young heir with comfort and ric... more

Ganesha revered in India as the remover of obstacles is first and foremost an obedient son. Standing... more

Was Chanakya a demon or a man? His opponents had no answer. They would plot and plan, coax and conni... more

King Nala’s life is idyllic, until a cunning cousin tricks him out of his kingdom. Can the love of h... more

Parvati was born a maiden of the mountains. The mighty god Shiva was practicing meditation in the de... more

The Gita or The Bhagavad Gita is a philosophical exposition that was presented by Lord Krishna. It i... more

Rama was happy living in the forest with his wife and brother. Palace intrigue may have forced his e... more

No one dared challenge the might of King Rama of Ayodhya. Famous for his valour and skill as a warri... more