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As the popular narrative on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Bangladesh Liberation War comes under a cloud, a look at the people and movements overlooked in the writing of the country’s history.

In the early 20th century, Calcutta was the epicentre of nationalist politics. Among the several streets, parks, hostels and cafes dotting the city today are those that carry forgotten stories of a determined anti-colonial struggle

Arup K. Chatterjee writes: "Given the inherent pluralism of the Dalit movements in India and the imminent pressures of the Partition of the subcontinent, the liberatory potential of the Ambedkarite movement was gradually consumed by

Mahatma Gandhi's call for the Quit India Movement galvanised the youth and Delhi University became a hub of nationalist fervour, with female students at the forefront, organising street demonstrations and rallies in the national capital.

Not many know that P D Chaugule was the first Indian to compete in a marathon at the Olympics in 1920. Like Chaugule, many pre-Independence athletes are absent from India’s sporting history.

In the bustling heart of Delhi, two neighbourhoods — Old Rajinder Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar — have become symbols of ambition and hope. Just eleven kilometres apart, they have evolved from humble refugee settlements into

The American Embassy in Kolkata happens to be one of the oldest American consulate worldwide and the oldest one in India. It was established as early as 1792 by George Washington, marking the beginnings of

The mango is India's most popular fruit. Beloved by kings and commoners alike, mangos hold cultural significance in India, featuring in mythology, art and literature

Unlike other imperial sports, polo’s origins differ as it was introduced by Indians and embraced by the English. In that sense "polo represents imperialism as a cultural exchange rather than a one-sided imposition"

Apart from being the first female medical practitioner in India, Kadambini Ganguly also lent her voice to the nationalist movement and it was due to her efforts that the first Age of Conset Act was

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1862 has been replaced by a new set of criminal laws known collectively as the BNS, ending 160 years of the code being in existence. Although a colonial era

As Ashwatthama steals the show in Kalki 2898 AD, a look at how immortal beings have been a part of various mythologies and how this is a reflection of humans’ fascination with eternal life.

Although the Portuguese had arrived before the British, they were seen as a “shadow empire”. Despite this, they had a significant influence on all things Bengali — from Rasgullas to the Bangla language.

Karsandas Mulji has recently been popularised by the Netflix biopic Maharaj. In the film he is depicted as a staunch feminist and patriot but the reality is slightly more complicated

As the world observes Pride Month, the timeless legend of the Sufi saint who fell in love with a Brahmin boy shows that queer love is not a modern concept, but has existed and been

As Chandrababu Naidu’s return as Andhra Pradesh CM brings the spotlight back on Amaravati, a look at one of the most important sites of Buddhism in South Asia and why it has never received the

Does indicting leaders promote or subvert democracy? There is no one answer, as across the world, indictments have empowered leaders in some countries and thwarted them in others.

From Wall Street to Harlem, the Dutch influence over New York is undeniable. This year, the 400th anniversary of the Dutch settling in New Amsterdam will be celebrated by the Dutch Embassy in Manhattan.

At its inception, the SP’s ideology of socialism centred around caste had found a broad-based acceptance in the region. Is the Samajwadi Party’s win in 37 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh

V S Ramadevi made history by becoming India's first female Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). Despite her qualifications, she was also the shortest serving CEC, remaining in office for only 16 days. Ramadevi was also the

In 1977, reverberating from the animosity of Emergency, The Indian National Congress was voted out of power for the first time in its history in favour of the newly emerged Janata Party.

The power was concentrated in the hands of the Congress Party, which was the chief beneficiary of the nationalist movement. It was contesting in 425 out of the 489 seats, across 25 states and Union

Under Indian law, most religious groups aside from Hindus are designated as national minorities, heres how many of those minorities are Chief Ministers.

As opposition to the Israel-Hamas War engulfs college campuses across the United States, activists insist that while the methods and repercussions may differ, protesting is part of a long American tradition.

Ruskin Bond, one of India’s most loved authors who recently turned 90, has quietly created a reservoir of hybrid Indian and Anglo-Saxon worlds where social, racial, gendered, sexual, and economic complexities of colonial and postcolonial