A King Cobra’s venom is so toxic, that a single bite is enough to take down 20 grown men! But in Shetpal village of Maharashtra, children play with cobras everyday. In this strange town, snakes have no restriction in their movement and none of the 2,600 plus villagers ever harm them in any way. In fact, cobras are welcomed in every house as a member of the family. Neither the cobras, nor the residents live in fear of each other. What makes Shetphal so unique? Let's explore in this episode of India Classified.

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Under Nana Saheb, the Maratha empire reached its largest expanse. He was the son and successor of Maratha emperor, Bajirao. He is considered an 1857 revolt hero. His fate is still unknown in history, and it is still unknown what happened to his mythical wealth, which is now estimated to be worth billions of dollars.

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Vanishing an entire army into thin air, transforming men into animals, stopping blood flow instantly; what all were the sorcerers of Mayong capable of? Mayong is an ancient village in Assam, which is considered as the "land of black magic". For centuries, the people of Mayong have practiced, and mastered, the occult and dark arts. It is said that Bheem's mighty son, Ghatotkach also gained his powers in Mayong. Today, you will find manuscripts in this village that mention several mysterious mantras to heal people instantly.

Explore the secrets of Mayong in this episode of India Classified.

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In 7000 BC, Rishi Bhardwaj's Vaimanika Shastra detailed the descriptions of several aeroplanes. He based them on changes in the ecosystem (winter, summer, etc.). In his texts we find different types of Vimanas- Mantrik, Tantrik, Kritika, etc. For example, Sundar Viman relied on solar energy, gas engines, furnace pipes. Shakun Viman used special metal which made it heat resistant. In 2017, an American Aeronautical Engineer, Travis Taylor, technically proved the sage's designs. He said the designs are perfectly aerodynamic. So did airplanes rule the skies thousands of years ago?

Narrated by

Purab

Written by

Mihir Joshi

Audio Design by

Aayush Mehra

Creative Direction by

Dhruv Lau

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This temple in South India hides the door to Hell! 
It's not just gold that is buried in the world's wealthiest temple. The secrets of Padmanabhaswamy Temple have still not been fully unearthed. What lies behind a door that is apparently guarded by hundreds of cobras? Is it a doorway to hell? Will it bring apocalypse? Or is it a storehouse for Gods? What makes this place so important that it has been mentioned in several ancient scriptures like Mahabharat and Vishnu Puran? Let's explore on this episode of India Classified.

Narrated by

Purab

Written by

Mihir Joshi

Audio Design by

Aayush Mehra

Creative Direction by

Dhruv Lau

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Innumerable evidences spread across the expanse of the country show that famously known as a myth or story - Mahabharat is actually an account of history. In this episode we have uncovered the archeological evidences of Mahabharat found in different parts of the country. These evidences include everything from jewels, utensils to tombstones. Listen to the full episode to know how the mystery behind this Myth unfolds. 

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Purab

Written by

Tanishka Tripathi

Creative Director 

Dhruv Lau

Sound Design

Aayush

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Ancient temples all over India are apparently hiding many interesting secrets. They showcase not just the architectural prowess of Indians but also signal their scientific knowledge. Our temples and scriptures give ample medical information about the science of pregnancy and surrogacy. But without tools like X-rays and sonography, how was their knowledge so accurate? Did they have even more advanced technology? If yes, then where did those machines go? Let's explore in this episode of India Classified.

Narrated by

Purab

Written by

Mihir Joshi

Audio Design by

Aayush Mehra

Creative Direction by

Dhruv Lau

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India was just 18 months away from making it's first Nuclear Weapon when two of the most important people of our country - Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and Head Of Nuclear Mission Homi J. Bhabha where mysteriously killed. These deaths left the security of our country in a questionable state. Under the mystery of these killings lies dark secrets of International Conspiracies. 

Listen to the full episode to know the entire truth behind the Indian Nuclear Mission. 

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Purab

Written by

Tanishka Tripathi

Khushi

Creative Director 

Dhruv Lau

Sound Design

Aayush

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In 2009, a mysterious Shivling was discovered in Indonesia. And since then, it has raised several interesting questions - Did our ancestors know how to generate electricity? Did places of worship also serve as places of healing? Was the past much more advanced than the present? Let's explore in this episode of India Classified.

Narrated by

Purab

Written by

Mihir Joshi

Audio Design by

Aayush

Creative Direction by

Dhruv Lau

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Hindu and Buddhist traditions talk about magnificent aquatic creatures. Such was their size that they could devour the mighty Blue Whale in seconds. Ramayan and Mahabharat also mention these sea monsters. Such animals find mention in Greek mythology too. Did they truly exist? Do they live even today? Let's explore in this episode of India Classified.

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Purab

Written by

Mihir Joshi

Audio Design by

Aayush Mehra

Creative Direction by

Dhruv Lau

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Listen to the story of an Indian female spy who served the country in an extraordinary way. Sri Lanka was burning in a brutal civil war. A war that was hurting India too. Indian spies and intelligence officers were stranded in Sri Lanka and there seemed to be no way of saving them. That's when a 55 year old woman named Sundari came as a ray of hope. Today Sundari is a ghost - she cannot be found in any official document. Her identity will always be kept secret for her safety. Meet a mystery hero that rescued Indians from the Sri Lankan Civil War.

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Purab

Written by

Mihir Joshi

Audio Design by

Aayush Mehra

Creative Direction by

Dhruv Lau

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