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While neo-Ottomanism as a concept grew sometime in the late 1980s -1990s, to explain Turkey's geopolitical aspirations, some scholars believe that it was also used as a critical term by some of its neighbours, like

The DDA formed in 1957 reflected the Nehruvian ideals of the time. Its original objective was to provide a framework of development for the national capital’s new and chaotic growth. It gradually moved into constructing

How Indian films wowed the erstwhile Soviet Union for decades, with the love affair ending with its disintegration.

Although the majority of the Danish public were supportive of the change in legislation, the decision to allow civil partnerships was not without criticism.

‘To own a stainless-steel Rolex Sky Dweller, I paid Rs 12 lakh in cheque, another 10 lakh in cash to retailer to jump queue’.

Unlike Mumbai, where South Mumbai’s Art Deco and Victorian buildings are formally recognised as UNESCO’s World Heritage, Delhi’s Art Deco seldom attracts attention. Read to know the reasons and more.

Over the past few years, the Dutch government has tried to make these archives accessible to understand their own colonial history better

The story of Ram and Sita has been retold hundreds if not thousands of times, with its interpretations subject to the historical and political contexts in which they were conceived.

Akbar and Aurangzeb were both great Mughal rulers, but their legacies have been shaped not only by their achievements but also religious and nationalist politics that swept across India in the centuries to follow. Akbar,

The history of St. Parick's Day celebration in the UK draws its roots from religious and nationalist sentiments, with the day often representing a display of Irish pride and nationalism for the millions of Irish

‘At Home in Delhi’ is a five-part series exploring Delhi beyond its monumental architecture, taking a close look at the everyday structures and features that make the city unique. Beginning with the age-old havelis, the

Published in 1876, Rashsundari Devi's Amar Jiban (My life) was the first-ever full-scale autobiography written by an Indian woman.

Hunting, either for sport or necessity, has been around for nearly 2 million years. It facilitated the evolution of the human brain, became the sport of kings, and was used to both form diplomatic alliances

Australia had been discovered by the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century and by the 18th century, the British government took a keen interest in settling this new found southern continent. People from

Tipu Sultan, the Mysore ruler is known to have been the last bulwark against British expansionism in India, and a rather formidable one.

Earlier this month, Sophia was honoured with a blue plaque outside one of her homes in Britain for the leading role she played in the British suffrage movement. In India, her role in influencing the

Cleopatra is known to have bathed in the milk of asses, a 16th century Hungarian countess covered herself in virgin blood, all for the sake of eternal youth. From anti-aging creams, to gene editing technology,

After independence, the leaders of India and Pakistan were tasked with creating a roadmap for their countries' futures. As they set out to form their respective constitutions they not only considered logistics but also national

It is estimated that as many as 10,000 Japanese people were living in Calcutta at one point. In the years following Japan's air raids on Calcutta during the Second World War, most of these people

While India is divided into 28 states, Pakistan comprises of only four provinces. The history of the country, the size of the provinces, socio-cultural divisions, power imbalances, and the separation of Bangladesh have all resulted

Although the process of listing a monument under the ASI is an ongoing process, a majority of them were brought under its protection years before the Independence of the country. The documentation of the monuments

Although Russia's invasion of Ukraine led many to predict that right-wing populism was on the wane, extremist candidates have seen electoral gains or victories in France, Israel, Italy and Hungary. To many this is a

In the multicultural mishmash of Old Delhi, there exist a few small but thriving pockets of the Christian community. The Christian connection with Shahjahanabad goes centuries back when Armenians and the Portuguese became the first

The decision to award the 2022 FIFA World Cup to Qatar was mired in controversy with international observers criticising the Gulf state for its human rights abuses. Some may argue that the World Cup has

Britain has for long struggled in determining how to best represent its Empire to its own people. In the 19th century there was much propaganda around the Empire inside classrooms. By the 1980s, Empire had