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Did you know mulligatawny was an Indians invention as the replacement of soup for the Britishers? This dish was appreciated by the Britishers so much that now it has spread throughout the world, making it a delicacy of its own.
Falooda arrived in India with Mughals in the 16th century. It is said that the Mughals brought the cold milk-based dessert to India from Persia as an alternative to beat the heat. Over the years, Muslim rulers who succeeded from the Mughals patronized the dessert with their own adaptations. Learn all about falooda in this engrossing episode.
It may surprise you but popular delicacy Idlis history is not as old as that of other dishes that hail from South India. The art of cooking with steam didnt originate in India, so how did we learn this style? This episode deciphers this mystery and tells you about other such amazing facts about how idli came into existence.
The widespread fried snack with savoury filling, samosa is a common household name in India. But samosa is not an Indian dish. So, from where did the humble yet delicious samosa enter the Indian kitchens? And how did it gain popularity among the Indian masses? This episode decodes the questions that arise from its history.
Can you imagine a world without a rasgulla? Interestingly, this syrupy dessert was discovered not so long ago. It is one of the most delectable East Indian sweets. Learn more about the history of rasgulla.
While most of us might be unaware of the origins of jalebi, it is no doubt that it is a widely-relished sweet across India. From roadside stalls to upmarket sweet shops, it is a dessert sold and consumed widely. Watch this episode to know more about jalebi.
When referring to comforting Indian sweets, a bowl full of rice or vermicelli cooked in milk with a generous amount of dried fruits instantly comes to mind. Kheer or payasam is an age-old dessert savoured by everyone across India with various adaptions through regions. In fact, there is an amazing story of Krishna who comes up to play chess with a king in return for Payasam. We tell you more fun facts and stories related to payasam in this episode
Did you know mulligatawny was an Indians invention as the replacement of soup for the Britishers? This dish was appreciated by the Britishers so much that now it has spread throughout the world, making it a delicacy of its own.
Modak is believed to be Hindu God Ganeshs favourite food. But have you ever wondered why Lord Ganesh loves modak so much? Watch this episode to know this interesting story of modaks.
What is the best way to preserve rare and seasonal fruits so as to enjoy their taste all-year long? It is to make them into a jam Originating from Gurjistan, or present-day Georgia, Murabba is a type of fruit jam which has the perfect combination of sweet and tangy tastes. This episode talks about how Murabba came to India with the Gujjar community in 7th Century AD, and how it gained popularity thereafter.
The paan, Indias favorite digestif which has roots in contact with Southeast Asia, is made by combining betel leaf with areca nut and sometimes also with tobacco. According to traveller and scholar Ibn Batuta, in the Delhi Sultanate, it was a common practice to eat paan after every meal. Thus, paan is known to have both traditional and medicinal value. Moreover, back then and even now, paan is enjoyed by people of all classes and social standings. Watch this episode to find out some interesting facts about the paan.
Made from rice and moong dal, khichdi is an easy and simple dish with a rather plain taste, so is usually accompanied with dahi, papad, ghee and/or dal. During 16th Century A.D., khichdi was the staple meal for labourers and workers. However, it was also enjoyed by the royals. Mughal Emperor Jehangir was known to be quite fond of khichdi and ate it whenever he felt like having a change from the usual non-vegetarian food. Learn more such interesting facts about khichdi by watching this episode.
Did you know that around 6th Century B.C. in ancient India, laddoos were considered as medicine and eaten only on prescription basis? They came to be known as mithaai purely by accident. To find out exactly how and what happened, as well as more such interesting stories about the history of til laddoos, watch this episode
Made with just 6 main ingredients - coconut, green chillies, mint leaves, coriander, salt to taste, and of course fish - patrani macchi is an easy-to-make dish. It has Persian origins, and gets its name from its preperation method - is wrapped in a banana leaf and steamed. Watch this episode to know more about patrani macchi.
The Indian Army is more than just a government wing or a fighting force that guards our borders. The Indian Army is an emotion, a living chronicle of times, events, and incidents that we have the luxury to forget because they remember. A fierce force that physically binds the nation together, the army itself is a family of several regiments. Some have seen the rise and fall of empires and others which are yet to attain the full vigour of youth. Each regiment has its own history and glorious traditions. Each one has its own identity, values, and morals that bring people from different parts of the country and hold them together in bonds stronger than that of blood. Regiment Diaries is more than a compilation of war stories. It is a tale of the Indian Army unlike any told before. Told by the very men who follow the illustrious feats of their predecessors, Regiment Diaries tells us timeless tales that warm the hearts, moisten the eyes, and leave you in even greater awe of the bravest children of India.
India is a land of lush tropical forests and a wide range of wildlife, right from large predators to small endemic creatures. Home of the majestic Bengal tigers, lithe leopards, and many other such amazing creatures, India offers a wildlife experience that is exhilarating, exciting, and full of surprises. Wilderness Days is a show where Tom Alter takes you across the length and breadth of the country, traversing some of the wildest forests to show you footage of unbelievably close encounters of animals with other animals and with humans in their natural habitats. It is nature in all its fierce and feral glory. A truly unforgettable series, Wilderness Days showcases the best and rawest form of nature from across India and keeps you at the edge of your seat.
In a land where the Emperor reigned supreme, only the selected few would have the power to influence his decisions. Prince Salim was first in line to inherit his father, Akbars throne. Already married to his first wife, Man Bai, Salim was on his way to strengthening the Mughal relations with Rajputana with his second marriage to Jagat Gosini. But amidst the lavish palaces and plush lives of the Mughal royalty, a war was being fought from within. While the kings charted the political climate for the country, the queens ruled that throne at home. Mehrunissa, bright and charismatic, always dreamt of becoming queen and when the invitation came from the pasha begum herself, Mehrunissa joined her team of ladies in waiting. Hereon begins the love story of Salim and Mehrunissa from their first meeting until their coronations as Jehangir and Nur-Jahan. The series interweaves various plot lines from the lives of many historical characters including Akbar, Ruqaiyya Begum, Abul Fazal and many others. Based on the popular book The Twentieth Wife by author Indu Sundaresan, Siyaasat is a story of politics, inter-personal conflicts, sabotage, grandeur, power and above all else, the love between Salim and Mehrunissa, who was Salims twentieth and final wife.
In battles won and wars lost, there are many lives claimed regardless of the victor. Its not easy to face the perils of warfare even as a trained soldier. But not all wars are won on the battlefield and not all soldiers fight in combat. There are those soldiers who are invisible, unhindered, risking their lives and limbs to protect the honor of their king, country, and home. Adrishya makes you experience life from the point of view of Indias greatest spies, living through the danger, the fear, the triumphs and the captures. We see the spys heroic acts through their eyes and follow them as they travel through dangerous landscapes, slip into disguises, and hoodwink enemy soldiers. We become privy to their thoughts as they inch towards fulfilling their mission.
Two friends, Ric Gazarian and Keith King, had heard a great deal about the Mumbai Xpress challenge, one of the top ten adventures in the world as listed by Lonely Planet. When they decided to join it, though, little did they realize that it would turn out to be a journey they would never forget. The challenge takes them on a 2000-kilometer journey in an auto-rickshaw - or tuk tuk, as it is popularly known. They crisscross hills, valleys, beaches, chaotic traffic, and many incredible surprises during this test of their nerves and resolve. Join Ric and Keith on a colourful journey of a lifetime in Hit the Road, India
What we call as Bharat predates time as we know it. When you utter the name, the meaning is not only psychological and social but also is existential and has a power. Bharat has power. This power has to reverberate through everyone’s hearts in this country. In this specially curated series of talks, one of the foremost spiritual thinkers of India Sadhguru explains what makes India, India. He discusses the essence, the spirit, of Bharat - the religious, social, economic, and spiritual core of the country and how they affect and impact every single person living in the country. He covers myriad subjects, from rivers as lifelines to the racial and ethnic identities that make up the population of the country. All this and more on Bharat - Rhythm of a Nation with Sadhguru.
Dive into a world of action, drama, determination and courage while reliving the greatest escape stories of our time in an all new mini-series. The Great Escape.The show is based on true events and takes you on a thrilling ride of the most daring escapes from Indian history. Some of the stories covered in the series include Sushmita Banerjees escape from the Taliban in Afghanistan, Dalai Lamas escape from Tibet, the story of a daring jailbreak by the inmates of a jail in Punjab, and Indian prisoner-of-war Nihal Singh and Ram Chander Yadavs escape from the clutches of the Chinese in the Indo-China war. The mini-series even has some comments from the people who made these exhilarating escapes, including the Dalai Lama himself. Each episode takes you to different locations across varied time periods. The stylizations of those eras, mixed with the thrill of escape keeps you hooked till the end.
We are super excited to relaunch a Tinkle classic Join the enigmatic Uncle Anu’s band of merry men and women as they look deep into the secrets of the universe. From the smallest atoms to the largest galaxies, nothing is going to remain unexplained
Saamagri Aur Sampatti is an animated series detailing the journey of various commodities that shaped India’s history through their trade, usage, and spread. The history of a few key commodities for India, such as pepper, silk, coffee, and cotton, are covered in this fascinating 9-episode series.
The introduction of currency was a key step in the evolution of civilization. As the kingdoms and dynasties across the country rose and fell, they left their mark on the currency they produced. This series explores the coins minted by each kingdom in Indian history and uses stories about the coins to tell the history of the kingdom itself.
Jonathan Legg, the globe-trotter, is back To Jonathan, travelling is quintessentially a quest for unusual, exotic adventures, and often the bizarre side of a destination. Join him as he travels through India in search of exotic and unique experiences moments not found in the mainstream and rutted path of millions, but on the Road Less Travelled.
The characters of Tagores stories spring into life through the cinematic imagination of acclaimed filmmaker, Anurag Basu in Stories By Rabindranath Tagore.Tagores words and Basus vision have amalgamated into a show that transports you back in time to a world as complicated as this one but with far more appeal and beauty.
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