A Century Of Stories

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Step back in time with Kunal to 1962, a golden year for Indian football, as we revisit the team's extraordinary triumph at th…

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…

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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 195…

At just 21, he became India’s youngest-ever captain and changed Indian Cricket forever. This trailblazer is none other than, the iconic Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi – The Royal Tiger! 

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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 India’s most celebrated fashion designers. …

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 i…

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This week, join Kunal as he takes you on a ride across the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link - India's longest sea bridge, and a la…

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 take…

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In this video, Kunal explores the groundbreaking influence of Pather Panchali, the debut film by legendary Indian director Sa…

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…

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 test…

Sledging has been a part of cricket since its inception, players often impacting the game's outcome by playing mind games. Tune in to this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast, where Cyru…

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In this week’s episode, Kunal delves into the timeless Bollywood classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) and its lasting i…

T20 cricket is the powerhouse of the sport today! With its thrilling pace and explosive plays, it’s given us unforgettable innings that will go down in cricket history. In this episode, host Cyrus Br…

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This week, Kunal takes you back to 1959. Amid escalating tensions between Tibet and China, the 14th Dalai Lama made a daring …

Olympics fever has took over the world when the best athletes from around the world showed their skill at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But an even bigger event awaits the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles: Th…

Welcome back to A Century Of Stories: India presented by IDFC FIRST Bank!

This week, Kunal tells the story of Usha Mehta - a prominent Gandhian freedom fighter known for her pivotal role in India’s i…

Did you know a soda company was named for the amount of fizz it shared with a certain manufacturer’s cricket balls? The cricket ball, which has more of a character of its own and effect on its sport …

Welcome back to A Century Of Stories: India presented by IDFC FIRST Bank!

Join Kunal to discover the inspiring story of Wilson Jones, India's first individual world champion in sports history. In 195…

Neutral umpires are the norm today. But it wasn’t always this way. Believe it or not, the seed of this change actually occurred at a tea party thrown in 1954-55 by Pakistani skipper Abdul Kardar wher…