You might have a 5-year plan, but what about a 200-year plan? Artist Raghava KK has set his eyes on an ultra-long-term horizon; at TEDxSummit, he shows how it helps guide today's choices and tomorrow's goals -- and encourages you to make...

In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets into the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor who, in spite of Buddhism's structural...

In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets into the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor who, in spite of Buddhism's structural...

New ReviewOne of the most diverse nations, India is best understood as a land of contrasts. From its vast deserts to its snowy mountain peaks, India is home to many different ethnicities and cultural traditions that can be traced back more than...

To this day, the Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic structures in India. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died at 39. Completed in 1648 after 22 years of...

At the end of the 14th century, Tamerlane the Great led Mongol forces into India, attacking Delhi and leaving devastation in his wake. However, Tamerlane's interest in India was short-lived, as he withdrew after plundering the region,...

For a long time, Hindu civilization had isolated itself. The leaders, believing in their cultural superiority, discouraged sea travel and did not invest in sea defenses, leaving them vulnerable to invasions. This vulnerability was...

In the centuries following the Mauryan Empire, India experienced periods of political disunity. In the fourth century AD, however, the Gupta dynasty emerged, ushering in a period of peace, prosperity, and cultural revival. During this...

By the fourth century BC, India had emerged as a nation of 16 autonomous states, with the Mauryan Empire, founded by Chandragupta Maurya, rising as the dominant force. Under Chandragupta and his successors, the empire expanded...

The Indus Valley civilization began to decline around 2000 BC. This decline coincided with the arrival of the Aryans, nomadic warriors who spread across the fertile Indian plains. Their society, divided into three classes—farmers,...

The history of India is deeply intertwined with its geography, particularly in the fertile plains of the Indus and Ganges rivers, where the heart of ancient Indian civilization thrived. Despite the passage of time, these lands continue...

The 2004 tsunami off the coast of southern India unveiled massive underwater ruins near Mahabalipuram, stirring excitement about the potential discovery of the six legendary lost pagodas. Controversies soon began regarding the dating of...

This video provides a detailed account of the rise and fall of the Vijayanagara Empire in South India during the 16th century, focusing on the cunning strategies and ultimate downfall of the empire's ruler, Ramaraya. Through a series of...

Maratha Empire Family Tree | Hindu Dynasties

There’s a very famous story that says the British in India had a cobra problem. And to deal with this problem they offered a bounty for every dead cobra delivered to them, and it turned out to be a huge success! Thousands and thousands...

Oh man, every two weeks turns out to be a demanding schedule, who knew? Today in history, Malik Ambar! I had a lot of fun exploring Indian history for this one, and any excuse to follow up an old video is a good one!

National Archives: What can The National Archives' documents reveal about the partition of British India? In this video, Hannah Carter, Iqbal Singh, and Eleanor Newbigin introduce the file DO 142/416 and what it can tell us about the...

In this video we explore the Taj Mahal and the wonderful story behind it.

On Rajendra Chola I's birth anniversary, PM Modi visited the 11th-century Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple in Tamil Nadu, offering prayers and participating in Aadi Thiruvathirai festivities.

Why some are questioning the government's decision to remove contentious subjects from the syllabus.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is back in the spotlight amid reports of tension with the party leadership. In Malayalam daily Deepika, Tharoor called the 1975 Emergency a “dark chapter” in India’s history, criticising Sanjay Gandhi’s forced...

New Delhi, India - May 17, 1998 1. Wide shot of news conference 2. Close shot of Indian promotional video being shown 3. Cutaway of scientist 4. Tight shot May 11th nuclear test explosion being shown on screen 5. Video showing explosion...