Doordarshan’s Buniyaad, a family drama that masterfully captured the pangs of Partition
Buniyaad was put together by stellar performances, writing that relied on realism and authentic production design that brought pre-Partition Hindustan to the small screen.
Cricket Samrat, the magazine that religiously spread the gospel of cricket for 42 years
The Hindi-language cricket magazine was the top-selling sports publication for years has been forced to shut in the wake of the Covid pandemic & lockdown.
Tulsi Comics, the labour of love that gave Hindi readers characters like Angara & Jambu
More than two decades after Tulsi Comics had to close down, fans still remember the iconic, unique characters & artwork.
Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, the middle-class comedy that gave Doordarshan loyal fans for life
Directed by Kundan Shah, Manjul Sinha & Raman Kumar, the show was based on the stories of Hindi writer Sharad Joshi.
Atlas Cycles, the wheels of Indian childhood, has put the brakes on a glorious ride
The bicycle maker was forced to layoff staff & shut its last manufacturing unit on 3 June after it ran out of funds during the Covid lockdown.
Bharat Ek Khoj: Shyam Benegal’s adaption of Nehru’s Discovery of India was a Sunday staple
The show covered a range of topics, from the Harappan Civilisation to the freedom struggle, along with mythological epics.
The Rasna girl who stole hearts one ’80s ad at a time
In the 1980s, juice concentrate brand Rasna's ads starred Ankita Jhaveri and a simple, effective tag line — 'I love you, Rasna'.
Big Babol, India’s beloved bubblegum that came with the quirkiest commercials
Launched in India in 1994, Big Babol, the 'bade kaam ki cheez', became a hit with its wacky commercials and gifts slipped into packaging.
Dhara’s ‘jalebi’ ad from the 1990s still means home and family
In 2018, UberEats recreated the classic ad with the same actor, the little boy from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, but with a biryani twist.
Chandamama, the magazine that taught generations about ethics and India for six decades
First published in 1947, the magazine survived for six decades and now loyal fans have taken to preserving its comics online.