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.
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Claiming space in the akhada (a traditional wrestling pit) has always been tough for Indian women....
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In the early 20th century, Calcutta was the epicentre of nationalist politics. Among the several...
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Mahatma Gandhi's call for the Quit India Movement galvanised the youth and Delhi University became...
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The American Embassy in Kolkata happens to be one of the oldest American consulate worldwide and...
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Unlike other imperial sports, polo’s origins differ as it was introduced by Indians and embraced...
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Although the Portuguese had arrived before the British, they were seen as a “shadow empire”....
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