40 Vivid Color Photos Capture Everyday Life in Rajasthan, India in the Mid-1980s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1980s, Rajasthan was a land of contrasts, with its vibrant culture and ancient heritage juxtaposed against […]
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In Colonial India, Locals in Himalayas and Punjab Region Had Used Inflated Bullock Skins as Boats to Cross Rivers
This post was originally published on this siteIn Colonial India, locals in Himalayas and Punjab region had used inflated bullock skins as boat service to […]
India’s First ‘Selfie’ Was Taken by a Tripura King Back in 1880
This post was originally published on this siteMaharaja Bir Chandra Manikya, an enthusiastic photographer was the first king of India to organize an annual photographic […]
Flying Elephant: Chetak Helicopters Used by Indian Air Force for Ceremonial Flyovers in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThe exact date is difficult to pinpoint. Some claim that the legend of India’s ‘dancing elephant helicopters’ started […]
During World War II, the Taj Mahal Covered With Bamboo as a Camouflage Against Aerial Bombing
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1942, the British placed bamboo scaffolding over the dome of the Taj Mahal to protect it from […]
28 Amazing Vintage Photographs of India From the 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteIndia has always been a country of contrasts and of incredible beauty. These 28 photographs, taken between 1900-1908, […]
Everyday Life of India in the Mid-1950s Through Amazing Color Photos
This post was originally published on this siteIndia held its first national elections under the Constitution in 1952, where a turnout of over 60% was […]
The Hectics, the First Band of Freddie Mercury
This post was originally published on this siteBefore he was the legend. Before he filled arenas with cheering fans and anthemic hits. Before there was […]
50 Beautiful Indian Women Featured on the Covers of Andhra Patrika Magazine From the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteAndhra Patrika was the weekly newspaper of the nationalist movement in the Telugu speaking region founded by Kasinadhuni […]
When the British royals went to India for coronation and a hunting expedition, 1911
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge V (1865-1936), King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1910, went to India in 1911 to be […]
The two Kashmir Giants posing with the American photographer James Ricalton, 1903
This post was originally published on this siteThe Durbar of 1903 was held in Delhi to celebrate the succession of the British monarch King Edward […]
London–Calcutta Bus Service, the World’s Longest Bus Route. It Took About 50 Days to Complete the Journey!
This post was originally published on this siteThe bus service from London, England to Calcutta, India (now Kolkata) is considered to be the longest bus […]
In 1986, a Man Set a World Record by Spending 72 Hours in a Cage With 72 of the Most Venomous Snake Species in India
This post was originally published on this siteNeelam Kumar Khaire, a restless 28-year-old, has an unusual world record to his name. He had some strange […]
30 Amazing Color Photos Capture Street Scenes of New Delhi in 1960
This post was originally published on this siteNew Delhi is the capital of India and an administrative district of NCT Delhi. It is also the […]
An Indian Student Studying Late With His Hair Tied to a Nail in the Wall to Keep From Falling Asleep, 1948
This post was originally published on this siteA Tamil (South Indian) Brahmin (priest class) student of the University of Madras, with his hair tied to […]
The Glory Days of Air India: 18 Vintage Photos of Indian Air Hostesses From the 1970s and 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteSome people called them “glorified ayahs,” while they were patronizingly referred to in Hindi as hawayi sundaris. Yet, […]
44 Rare Found Photos Capture Everyday Life of India Around 1900
This post was originally published on this siteA set of rare lantern slides was found by Photos of the Past that shows everyday life of India around […]
“Golimar” – This Indian Version of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Is Definitely Not What You Expected
This post was originally published on this site“Golimar” (or otherwise known as “Indian Thriller”) originated from a 1985 Telugu action film Donga (Burglar in English) […]
15 Funky Album Covers of Bollywood Soundtrack LPs From Between the 1960s and 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteA vintage photo set that show funky album covers of Bollywood soundtrack LPs from the 1960s to 1980s. […]
Amazing Photos of Chand Baori in Rajasthan, India, One of the Deepest and Largest Stepwells in the World
This post was originally published on this siteChand Baori in Abhaneri village in eastern Rajasthan, India, is one of the most overlooked landmarks in the […]
22 Awkward Vintage Bollywood Photos You Would Not Believe Exist!
This post was originally published on this siteNot every picture captured comes out well. Sometimes, few pictures stand for life as embarrassments. Though the intension […]
40 Rare Photos That Capture Everyday Life of Kashmir, India in the Early 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteKashmir is the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. Until the mid-19th century, the term “Kashmir” denoted […]
From Bandit Queen To Parliament – The Incredible Journey of Phoolan Devi
This post was originally published on this sitePhoolan Devi escaped an abusive arranged marriage and embarked on a life of crime, intent on getting revenge […]
Wonderful Life of India in 1969 Through An Australian Traveler’s Lens
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1967, Bruce Thomas and Stuart Harper first met each other while working in geological mapping parties in […]
Ageless Beauty of India: 26 Glamorous Photos of Madhubala in the Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi, Indian film actress Madhubala (1933-1969) appeared in classic films of Hindi cinema from […]