Lis Hartel’s story is a remarkable testament to courage, resilience and determination. Struck by polio and partially paralysed, she refused to abandon her Olympic dream. Through relentless perseverance and an extraordinary bond with her horse, she became one of the first women to compete in dressage and won two Olympic silver medals.
From a royal wedding in 19th-century Europe to becoming India’s favourite tea-time companion, the Marie biscuit has travelled an extraordinary journey. Created to celebrate a British-Russian royal union, this humble biscuit evolved into a symbol of comfort, nostalgia and everyday warmth, earning a permanent place beside countless cups of chai.
Echoing Virginia Woolf’s words, the article revisits the erased legacies of Indian scientists Bibha Chowdhuri, Kamala Sohonie, and Rajeshwari Chatterjee. Despite pioneering contributions to physics, biochemistry, and engineering, they faced systemic gender bias and invisibility. Recovering their HERstories challenges patriarchal narratives and restores women to India’s scientific history.
The term “lesbian” traces back to the Greek island of Lesbos, home to poet Sappho, famed for expressing love between women. While male homosexuality was documented in Ancient Greece, female homoerotism gained prominence through Sappho’s verses. Over time, “lesbian” replaced “sapphist,” preserving her legacy and empowering female queer identity.
For the British residing in 19th-century India, life often felt like an exile. They missed not just the comforts of home but also their familiar
For women, there is no dearth of choices when it comes to choosing the
best attire. She can have almost everything without repeating it
constantly. Every attire has some story attached to it. The untold stories we
never knew existed and how it has transformed in these years. Anindita
talks about how saree and Bengal have many close connections.
