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Long before Supreme Court ruling, how Ambedkar grappled with Assam’s citizenship question
July 14, 2026 3:50 pm
The Supreme Court this week sent 27 cases back for adjudication before their respective foreigners’ tribunals. We recall how B R Ambedkar addressed Assam’s migration concerns during the Constituent Assembly debates in 1949.
Prambanan temple: Revisiting origins and history of Indonesia’s iconic heritage site
July 10, 2026 7:28 am
Built in the 10th century, Prambanan is the largest temple compound dedicated to Shiva in Indonesia. PM Modi’s visit this week marked the beginning of India’s effort to help restore it.
Hyderabad’s Char Kaman all set to be restored: What are they, why they matter
July 07, 2026 2:56 pm
The arches marked the entrances to the old city of Hyderabad. With the Telangana government announcing that the gateways will soon get a facelift, we explain its historical significance and the restoration plans.
Temple, wealth, and power: Lessons from Medieval India
July 06, 2026 9:34 am
In Medieval India, religious places held huge secular assets, and were symbols of royal authority. This played a role in deciding which temples received protection and which were attacked. An Expert Explains
Akal Takht vs Punjab govt: How Nehru-Tara Singh pact set a precedent in legislating Sikh affairs
July 04, 2026 5:59 pm
The debate over Punjab’s new anti-sacrilege law has opened up a debate over whether the Akal Takht is interfering in the state. But the apex Sikh body claims the state’s actions had violated the precedent set by the 1959 agreement.
US Independence Day: How the American Revolution led to the making of the United States
July 04, 2026 9:15 am
Despite its internal contradictions, a new nation that defined itself as an embodiment of freedom had taken its place on the world stage on July 4, 1776. Its struggle against British rule helped inspire global movements.
When Indira met Bhutto: How Simla Agreement shaped, and limited, India-Pakistan ties
July 02, 2026 3:31 pm
More than 50 years later, the Simla agreement remains pivotal in the arc of India-Pakistan ties. When India put Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, Pakistan said it would do the same to the Simla Agreement.
Expert Explains | How displacement shaped rebellion and remembrance in the Santal community
July 01, 2026 2:28 pm
June 30 marks the anniversary of the 1855 Santal rebellion, known as the Hul. This episode of resistance is part of a larger history of two centuries of displacement that has scattered the Santals and redefined how they address questions of belonging.
How the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand led to World War 1 within a month
June 29, 2026 9:49 am
The circumstances of the shooting of Franz Ferdinand were unusual, but it was not seen as a particularly significant geopolitical event at the time. Here is the chain of events that transpired, leading to one of the biggest conflicts in history.
Midday meal row: As Bengal drops eggs, recalling Tamil Nadu's century-long efforts to nourish schoolkids
July 02, 2026 6:41 am
The West Bengal government's decision to drop eggs has put renewed attention on Tamil Nadu, whose pioneering efforts in school meal policy have been shaped by changing ideas of education, nutrition and child welfare.
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