Nikita Mohta

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Nikita writes for the Research Section of IndianExpress.com, focusing on the intersections between colonial history and contemporary issues, especially in gender, culture, and sport....Read More

Nikita writes for the Research Section of IndianExpress.com, focusing on the intersections between colonial history and contemporary issues, especially in gender, culture, and sport.

For suggestions, feedback, or an insider’s guide to exploring Calcutta, feel free to reach out to her at nikita.mohta@indianexpress.com.

Articles by Nikita Mohta

The 'people's car' or Volkswagen (Edited by Abhishek Mitra)

Volkswagen: How Hitler dreamt of a ‘people’s car’ to boost Nazi Germany’s national prideSubscriber Only

Nov 13, 2024 12:16 IST

Porsche’s 1930s design laid the groundwork for a 'people's car' or Volkswagen that would...

Wed, Nov 13, 2024

The Arab American community in Michigan (edited by Abhishek Mitra)

How Michigan, a state that chose Trump, became a hub of Arab votersSubscriber Only

Nov 07, 2024 12:07 IST

Results indicate Donald Trump is leading in Michigan, home to one of the largest and most diverse...

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Munda Rebellion leader Birsa Munda (Edited by Abhishek Mitra)

How Jharkhand’s tribes have fought for their rights through centuriesSubscriber Only

Nov 05, 2024 12:52 IST

Jharkhand’s history has always been tied to that of its tribal communities. In fact, the movement...

Tue, Nov 05, 2024

Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic-Republican Party (Edited by Angshuman Maity)

The Democrats: How former advocates of slavery became a party for Black and immigrant votersSubscriber Only

Nov 02, 2024 11:02 IST

The Democratic Party has nominated Kamala Harris to run for President of the United States. Yet,...

Sat, Nov 02, 2024

Left to right, Vivek Ramaswamy, Dalip Singh Saund, Bobby Jindal, Ami Bera, Kamala Harris, Nikki Haley (Edited by Abhishek Mitra)

Politics in pardes: The rise of Indian American voicesSubscriber Only

Oct 29, 2024 12:55 IST

Indian Americans have come a long way since Dalip Singh Saund’s historic election to Congress in...

Wed, Oct 30, 2024

A Students Rally during the Assam Movement (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

The history of immigration in AssamSubscriber Only

Oct 22, 2024 12:46 IST

From plantation workers to peasant migrants, a look at how Assam witnessed an influx of migrants...

Tue, Oct 22, 2024

Left to right, David O. Sacks, Donald Trump, Vinod Khosla, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris (Edited by Abhishek Mitra)

From Wall Street to the White House: How Industry titans have shaped US presidential races through the yearsSubscriber Only

Oct 17, 2024 18:50 IST

Many in Silicon Valley, once supporters of Joe Biden’s liberal positions on wealth...

Wed, Oct 23, 2024

Left to right, Hirabai Tata, Meherbai Tata, Jamsetji Tata, JRD Tata, Ratan Tata, Homi Bhabha, Naval Tata (Edited by Abhishek Mitra)

A legacy of leadership: The story of the Tata familySubscriber Only

Oct 16, 2024 14:05 IST

The Tata Group’s legacy spans generations, shaping India’s industrial and social landscape....

Sat, Oct 19, 2024

A 19th-century horned Naga skull was scheduled for auction on October 9.

Colonial rule in the Naga Hills: A legacy of exploitation and resilienceSubscriber Only

Oct 10, 2024 11:52 IST

The British abandoned their initial policy of non-interference in 1866, leading to the...

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Prabasi Bengalis revelling in the festivities of Durga Puja

A home away from home: The story of prabasi Bengalis and their Durga Puja traditionsSubscriber Only

Oct 09, 2024 12:21 IST

For Bengalis living away from their homeland, Durga Puja is more than a religious celebration —...

Mon, Sep 29, 2025

Source: Calcutta Tram Users Association Archives

From political rebellions to affordability: What trams meant to KolkataSubscriber Only

Oct 03, 2024 11:38 IST

As the West Bengal Government considers the future of trams in the Calcutta High Court, a throwback...

Fri, Oct 04, 2024

Who are the Dogras, the erstwhile rulers of Jammu and Kashmir?Subscriber Only

Oct 01, 2024 14:11 IST

As a BJP candidate asks 'why can’t a Hindu be the CM in J&K?’, a look at how the Hindu...

Tue, Oct 01, 2024

Ambedkar being sworn in as Minister of Law in Jawaharlal Nehru's Cabinet

Why Nehru and Ambedkar did not include secularism in the ConstitutionSubscriber Only

Sep 25, 2024 14:02 IST

As TN Governor R N Ravi’s remarks on secularism being a ‘European and not Bharatiya concept’...

Wed, Sep 25, 2024

How Ambedkar reformed labour laws in IndiaSubscriber Only

Sep 21, 2024 12:05 IST

Amid the outrage over Ernst & Young employee Anna Sebastian Perayil’s death due to alleged...

Sat, Sep 21, 2024

Why India and Pakistan signed the Indus Water Treaty in 1960Subscriber Only

Sep 20, 2024 11:20 IST

Under the Indus Water Treaty, India was granted unrestricted access to the water from the...

Fri, Sep 20, 2024

How Bal Gangadhar Tilak made Ganesh Utsav a nationalist political festivalSubscriber Only

Sep 19, 2024 13:52 IST

Tilak aimed to integrate politics with spirituality, seeking to unite the Brahmin-dominated...

Fri, Sep 20, 2024

How Calcutta became the centre of colonial medical studiesSubscriber Only

Sep 17, 2024 13:46 IST

The rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has brought public and media...

Wed, Sep 18, 2024

The grit behind the glory: The history of women’s wrestling in IndiaSubscriber Only

Aug 30, 2024 15:10 IST

Claiming space in the akhada (a traditional wrestling pit) has always been tough for Indian women....

Mon, Mar 03, 2025

How Calcutta became a hotbed for revolutionary activities during the freedom movementSubscriber Only

Aug 14, 2024 16:52 IST

In the early 20th century, Calcutta was the epicentre of nationalist politics. Among the several...

Wed, Aug 14, 2024

Delhi University’s role in the Quit India Movement: A Continuing Legacy of ResistanceSubscriber Only

Aug 09, 2024 10:52 IST

Mahatma Gandhi's call for the Quit India Movement galvanised the youth and Delhi University became...

Fri, Aug 09, 2024

Bengali merchants and American traders: The unlikely allies of the 18th CenturySubscriber Only

Aug 01, 2024 12:29 IST

The American Embassy in Kolkata happens to be one of the oldest American consulate worldwide and...

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Polo: The elite sport that India gave to its imperial rulersSubscriber Only

Jul 19, 2024 15:35 IST

Unlike other imperial sports, polo’s origins differ as it was introduced by Indians and embraced...

Fri, Jul 19, 2024

Why Bengal owes much of its food and language to the PortugueseSubscriber Only

Jul 05, 2024 09:55 IST

Although the Portuguese had arrived before the British, they were seen as a “shadow empire”....

Fri, Jul 05, 2024

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