A Century Of Stories
A Century Of Stories
Playlist by A Century Of StoriesJoin Kunal Vijayakar and Cyrus Broacha as they unravel the enchanting stories of India's last century. From groundbreaking innovations to cricketing legends, A Century of Stories is a captivating blenā¦Ā89 clip(s) in playlist
From Palaces to the Pitch: The Maharajas of Indian Cricket | Cricket
Let's go back to the 1800s when the English started playing the game on the Indian subcontinent. It was the newly displaced Indian Royals who first took to cricket, as a proxy to their power struggle. This patronage then slowly extended from the Maharajas to skilled Indian commoners, ultimately groā¦
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Lijjat Ladiesā Papad Domination | India
Welcome back to @ACenturyOfStories presented by @IDFCFIRSTBank! This week, Kunal tells you the fun and inspiring story of a group of seven women who started the beloved food brand Lijjat Papad in 1959 - with just a small loan and a big vision! Determined to create a livelihood for themselves, theyā¦
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The Legacy of Tiger Pataudi | Cricket
At just 21, he became Indiaās youngest-ever captain and changed Indian Cricket forever. This trailblazer is none other than, the iconic Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi ā The Royal Tiger!Ā Tune in to this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket, brought to you by IDFC FIRST Bank, as Cyrus Broacha takes yā¦
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The Rise of Sabyasachi | India
Welcome back to A Century Of Stories: India presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! This week, Kunal dives into the inspiring journey of Sabyasachi Mukherjee, one of Indiaās most celebrated fashion designers. From his humble beginnings in Kolkata to becoming the first Indian designer to walk the Met carpet,ā¦
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How Parsis Shaped Indian Cricket | Cricket
The Parsi community significantly contributed to Mumbai's status as India's financial and trading capital, but did you know they also played a key role in popularizing cricket in the country? Their involvement in the sport dates back to the 1840s, and by the early 1900s, when they were dominant in ā¦
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Indiaās Longest Sea Bridge | India
Welcome back to A Century Of Stories: India presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! This week, join Kunal as he takes you on a ride across the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link - India's longest sea bridge, and a landmark infrastructure project connecting Mumbai to Navi Mumbai across the Arabian Sea. Stretching oā¦
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Cricketās Most Unbelievable Comeback | Cricket
Injuries are a cricketer's worst nightmare, especially when they jeopardize a career. Yet, history has shown us that some players, fueled by sheer grit and unwavering determination, have bravely taken the field despite the odds. With the support of their teammates, they've risked it all to fight foā¦
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Pather Panchali's Pathbreaking Influence | India
Welcome back to A Century Of Stories: India presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! In this video, Kunal explores the groundbreaking influence of Pather Panchali, the debut film by legendary Indian director Satyajit Ray. Released in 1955, this cinematic masterpiece not only introduced the world to Ray's poiā¦
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Celebrating Cricketās Iconic Brother Duos | Cricket
Get ready for yet another amazing episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket, presented by IDFC First Bank! Host Cyrus Broacha takes us through the enchanting history of brotherly duos in cricket. From legendary partnerships forged on the pitch to those seemingly guided by fate, these siblings have lā¦
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Pokhran II: Indiaās Nuclear Breakthrough | India
Kunal takes you back this week to look at the historic Pokhran-II tests, the moment India officially became a nuclear power. Back in May 1998, India secretly carried out five underground nuclear tests in the Rajasthan desert, shocking the world. Code-named āOperation Shakti,ā these tests were a hugā¦
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