Charles Darwin, the British scientist conservatives love to hate
On his 210th birth anniversary, ThePrint profiles Charlies Darwin, one of the world's greatest scientists and the man behind the theory of evolution.
President who took a tranquiliser after signing away India’s democratic rights to Indira
On the 42nd death anniversary of former president Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, a look at his career-defining moment that warped India's democracy.
Jamnalal Bajaj, the Gandhian capitalist who was the Mahatma’s ‘Merchant Prince’
On his 77th death anniversary, ThePrint takes a look at the life of Jamnalal Bajaj, the industrialist, freedom fighter and social reformer.
Ustad Alla Rakha, whom the world hailed as ‘Einstein’ & ‘Picasso’ of the tabla
Tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha was one of the key figures who took Indian classical music to the West, and was also father and teacher to Ustad Zakir Hussain.
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, the princess who was Gandhi’s secretary & India’s first health minister
On her 130th birth anniversary, ThePrint looks at the life of the princess who served as Mahatma Gandhi’s secretary for nearly 17 years.
Chaudhary Ranbir Singh Hooda, who was minister in Punjab & Haryana and went to jail 5 times
On his 10th death anniversary, ThePrint takes a look at the stalwart who served as a minister in both Punjab and Haryana.
George Fernandes, the socialist who wanted to be a priest but ended up a rebel
George Fernandes was a trailblazer of sorts in politics, making socialism fashionable for an entire generation of Indians.
Jogendra Nath Mandal, a Bengali Dalit leader who went on to become a Pakistani minister
On his 115th birth anniversary, ThePrint looks at the Dalit activist who traversed the distance to Pakistan, only to return back.
Field Marshal KM Cariappa, so much more than just the first Indian Army chief
Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa was instrumental in keeping the Indian Army away from politics and attempted to forge an all-inclusive army.
Raja Ramanna: Scientist who put India on nuke map was a Mozart fan, Sanskrit scholar
A birthday tribute to nuclear physicist Raja Ramanna, who played a crucial role in the early days of India’s advent as a nuclear power.
Here’s what WhatsApp can do to prevent targeted attacks on public figures
WhatsApp should give users more control over deciding who can message them.
Is pact with Shiv Sena sign of BJP’s desperation or smart manoeuvring ahead of elections?
The BJP and the Shiv Sena will contest the Lok Sabha and the Maharashtra assembly election in alliance. The BJP is also forming an alliance with AIADMK in Tamil Nadu.
Defence
What is a Hawk, the jet that crashed at Aero India rehearsal in Bengaluru
The introduction of the Hawk resurrected the Surya Kiran aerobatics team in 2015, but Tuesday, two aircraft collided in Bengaluru, killing one IAF officer.
Suicidal Pakistan should know Modi may not be scared of its nuclear button
Pakistan has taken too much of a chance with Pulwama — with the wrong government in India, and at the wrong time.