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How Nehru defended Bhagat Singh after his conviction: ‘This type of courage is rare’Subscriber Only
March 23, 2023 19:22 IST
Shaheed Diwas | Nehru had said, "Whether I agree with him or not, my heart is full of admiration for the courage and self-sacrifice of a man like Bhagat Singh. Courage of the Bhagat Singh type is exceedingly rare."
Fri, Mar 24, 2023
Understanding France’s ‘penchant to protest’Subscriber Only
March 23, 2023 11:04 IST
As protests over Macaron’s contentious pension reforms rage across France, a look at the “perpetual political effervescence” that remains one of the cornerstones of French society and polity.
Fri, Jun 30, 2023
This Quote Means: ‘Britain’s Industrial Revolution was actually premised upon the deindustrialisation of India’Subscriber Only
March 19, 2023 12:46 IST
As the Oxford Union celebrates its second centenary in 2023, a look at one of the most viral moments that the famous Oxford Union Debate has seen – Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s scathing indictment of British colonialism in 2015.
Mon, Jun 26, 2023
On this day 31 years ago, how apartheid ended in South AfricaSubscriber Only
March 17, 2023 09:01 IST
The apartheid officially began in 1948. Here is how it was finally cast off, after decades of protests and brutal repression.
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
Why are so many Albanians coming to the UK in small boats?Subscriber Only
March 14, 2023 10:12 IST
Notably, 12,301 Albanian nationals made the journey across the English Channel in 2022, more than any other nationality in the world.
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Gary Lineker reinstated in BBC: Who is he, and why is he in controversy?Subscriber Only
March 11, 2023 20:34 IST
In one of the most tumultuous days in BBC’s history, Gary Lineker was on March 10 asked to step back following his tweets about Britain’s immigration policy. Here's what happened.
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Three years since WHO declared Covid-19 a pandemic: What was the first pandemic of modern India?Subscriber Only
March 11, 2023 09:23 IST
The Third Plague Pandemic devastated India, killing at least 10 million people in the country, starting in 1896. The pandemic would leave deep scars in Indian society, which bore the brunt not just of the disease but of its brutal handling by British authorities.
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
Why TV host Tucker Carlson is under fire for his show on the Jan 6 US Capitol riotsSubscriber Only
March 10, 2023 10:03 IST
Tucker Carlson attempted to downplay the events of January 6, 2021, arguing that on a whole, they were neither violent nor dangerous. His coverage drew criticism from the White House and the Democratic Party, as well as some Republican leaders.
Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Holi: Bringing fleeting colour to the lives of Vrindavan’s widowsSubscriber Only
March 08, 2023 09:30 IST
For centuries, many Hindu widows have sought refuge in the holy city of Vrindavan. They are shackled by custom and material circumstances to live a life of austerity. But Holi brings welcome, if only temporary, colour to their lives.
Thu, Mar 09, 2023
Biju Patnaik’s iconic ‘Dakota’ plane unveiled: The story of the politician when he was a pilotSubscriber Only
March 07, 2023 18:34 IST
While today he may be remembered more for his political career, Biju Patnaik’s exploits as an aviator are as memorable, if not more. While flying British planes during the World War, he would sometimes drop ‘seditious’ pamphlets, supporting the Quit India Movement, over Indian troops.
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
Yellowstone celebrates 151st anniversary: The complicated history of the world’s first national parkSubscriber Only
March 04, 2023 08:58 IST
While Yellowstone has been the location of many successful conservation projects, it is not the "pristine" wilderness that it is often considered to be, having been home to Native Americans for at least 11,000 years.
Sun, Mar 05, 2023
Why is the discovery of a hidden corridor in the Great Pyramid of Giza important?Subscriber Only
March 03, 2023 16:53 IST
While the tomb commissioned by the Pharaoh Khufu has been explored throughout its 4500 year history, the latest find indicates that it still hides many mysteries within its imposing walls.
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
Battle of Bakhmut: How a small town witnessed some of the Ukraine-Russia War’s bloodiest fighting yetSubscriber Only
March 02, 2023 13:41 IST
Bakhmut is currently in ruins, having been the focal point of Russian assaults and a site of dogged defence by the Ukrainian military. Beyond its limited strategic value, the town has become a symbol for the war itself, guiding both sides’ unrelenting resolve to control it.
Fri, Mar 03, 2023
150th anniversary of Calcutta trams: A brief history of trams in IndiaSubscriber Only
February 27, 2023 17:13 IST
The first horse-drawn trams entered service in erstwhile Calcutta on February 24, 1873. While today, Kolkata remains the only city in India with an operational tram system, there was a time when tramcars could be found across the country, from Bombay to Bhavnagar.
Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Who was Thomas Sankara, the revolutionary anti-colonist who gave his life fighting neocolonialism?Subscriber Only
February 25, 2023 17:08 IST
The exhumed remains of Burkina Faso's beloved ex-president Thomas Sankara, whose 1987 assassination rocked the nation, were laid to rest at a ceremony in the capital Ouagadougou.
Sat, Feb 25, 2023
Russia’s sports exile and the controversy surrounding ‘neutral’ Russian athletesSubscriber Only
February 25, 2023 11:38 IST
Since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine War, Russian athletes have been barred from most sporting events or had to compete as ‘neutral’ athletes. With the Paris Olympics of 2024 fast approaching, the issue of participation of Russian athletes is back in the spotlight.
Sat, Feb 25, 2023
As Amritpal Singh’s followers run amok, a brief history of the Khalistan movementSubscriber Only
February 24, 2023 18:40 IST
The Khalistan movement and its demand for a separate Sikh state has persisted in various forms for well over fifty years in Punjab and the Sikh diaspora abroad.
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
Seattle bans caste discrimination: What does the law entail? What is the debate around it?Subscriber Only
February 22, 2023 17:37 IST
The local city council passed a resolution adding caste to its anti-discrimination policies, making Seattle the first US city to recognise caste as a unique basis for discrimination.
Thu, Feb 23, 2023
International Mother Language Day 2023: How ‘Ekushey February’ helped form Bangladesh’s national consciousnessSubscriber Only
February 21, 2023 09:48 IST
On February 21, 1952, the University of Dhaka students launched a large-scale protest against the imposition of Urdu in East Pakistan. The day is remembered as a defining moment in Bangladesh’s struggle for nationhood and is now commemorated.
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
KL Rahul removed as vice-captain: What does a vice captain do in cricket?Subscriber Only
February 20, 2023 16:50 IST
We look at the role of vice-captain across the years and how today it is little more than a relic of cricket’s storied past.
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2023: Why the Marathas built so many hill fortsSubscriber Only
February 19, 2023 12:22 IST
Birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Mahara: In many ways, the Marathas took fort-building to its zenith, also putting special attention to their placement and locations.
Mon, Feb 20, 2023
The controversial story of Pluto, discovered on this day in 1930Subscriber Only
February 18, 2023 16:12 IST
Currently classified as a dwarf planet, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde W Tombaugh on February 18, 1930, at the Lowell Observatory in Arizona. Its status as a planet really fell into jeopardy from 1992 onwards, when the Kuiper Belt was discovered. We take a look.
Sun, Feb 19, 2023
Mehrauli demolitions: How have we allowed historical sites to become more important than human lives?Subscriber Only
February 18, 2023 14:16 IST
But the story of Delhi’s first city did not stop in some distant past. It continues today because history is a living entity.
Sat, Feb 18, 2023
Mehrauli: The oldest ‘city’ of Delhi, inhabited for over a thousand yearsSubscriber Only
February 17, 2023 09:07 IST
In the news because of a demolition drive, Mehrauli has been built and rebuilt for centuries. Here's a brief history, spanning the Tomars, the Mughals, the British and more.
Sat, Feb 18, 2023
Ohio train derailment: Why concerns are being raised on railways safety in the USSubscriber Only
February 16, 2023 17:57 IST
The Ohio derailment has brought renewed focus to deregulation in the US railway industry with federal legislation loosening safety norms and requirements over time.
Fri, Feb 17, 2023Journalism of Courage
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