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Thunder of honor: the story behind gun salutes

Long before medals and ceremonies defined prestige, the thunderclap of cannon fire spoke volumes. Gun salutes, shots fired to honor a person or occasion, have historically served as one of the most dramatic expressions of rank and respect. The louder…

How an Italian tonic became an Indian icon

Bisleri is synonymous with packaged drinking water in India, much like Xerox is for photocopying. But did you know its story began far from the subcontinent? The brand traces back to Felice Bisleri, an Italian chemist and inventor in the…