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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

In recent years, as Savarkar’s name and historical persona is embroiled in political controversy, a section of Marathi speakers, especially those belonging to the Brahmanical caste continue to revere him as a cultural icon. Savarkar

Nestled across Mithi river banks, there once were flourishing Koliwadas, the pride of the Koli community. As recent as 2006, one could fish in the waters of the Mithi, but today, it is dark, the

Over seven generations, the Nizams of Hyderabad had created a state that would rival Constantinople as the repository of Islamic culture and learning. It attracted Muslim migrants from across the world who worked there in

Nehru and Ambedkar did not differ much in terms of ideology, but had significantly contrasting views about their execution, particularly with regard to their ideas on caste reservations, codification of Hindu law, and foreign policy.

Mumbai's Irani cafés are an iconic part of the city's social fabric, but over time, they have rapidly decreased in number. An homage to days of old, these cafés represent all that is cosmopolitan about

After Miami, India has the most Art Deco Buildings in the world. The movements originated in France and subsequently spread to the US and later, the rest of the world. Here's a look at how

Giorgia Meloni's governing coalition in Italy veers considerably to the right, raising concerns that her reign may threaten the rights of minorities and strain Italy's relationship with the EU. However, for many, Meloni merely symbolises

The proposal to dredge the river channel in which the Ram Setu is located has been continuously opposed by groups who believe in the connection between the structure and the Ramayana. Consequently there is a

While under the Shah's regime the veil was banned in Iran, it was made mandatory after the Islamic revolution of 1979. During the Iran-Iraq war the hijab in Iran underwent yet another tranformation as it

Gandhi's friendship with Nehru is known to be the most intriguing and fruitful kinds in the history of nationalsim. Rajaji on this other hand, was fondly referred to by Gandhi himself as "the keeper or

A number of Europeans in India recorded Durga Puja in their art and writings. Their engagement revealed more than just the festivity and were imprints of a colonised society and its entitled Babu culture.

While some argue that reparations are long overdue, others say that the rise and fall of empires is part of the natural course of history and that reparations are not only impractical but also unnecessary.

The crowds waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the fabled jewel and once they did, they were left largely disappointed. The now-defunct satirical magazine Punch referred to it as the ‘Mountain of darkness’,

Donald Trump is currently awaiting the results of 22 active cases against him. He is accused of mishandling government documents, a violation of presidential oversight and possible felony charges. While Trump has denied all charges,

The city once known for its resplendent culture of mushairas and poets would be reduced to one strewn with bodies of the dead. From a royal capital, its status was relegated to that of a

From Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, Queen Elizabeth II’s reign saw 15 prime ministers. In their weekly private audiences, the Queen served as a politically neutral sounding board, offering advice – and warnings – when

The debate on alcohol consumption is a nuanced one with states having to balance the need to raise tax revenue with the need to combat the adverse effects of heavy drinking. The impact of liquor

Following the death of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev earlier this week, tributes flew in towards the man who oversaw the collapse of the USSR and facilitated the end of the Cold War. However Gorbachev was

It is claimed that the Cholas were one of the longest recorded dynasties in world history. They were also the first empire with grand commercial and territorial ambitions outside of the Indian subcontinent. The reading

When US President Richard Nixon resigned from office after the Watergate scandal, the country was divided over whether he should face criminal repercussions for his actions. The debate over prosecuting Donald Trump for his litany

A standard narrative exists about the role of Muslims during the Partition in India, which talks about how the Muslim community, led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his Muslim League, stood for the two-nation theory

In 1935, the British Government passed legislation introducing English education to the masses. Their intent was to create a generation of Indians who would aid the Crown in administering its colony but if the road

There are two overriding concerns with this proposal, namely, whether or not the UK and other countries have the right to transfer the burden of asylum seekers to a third party, and whether Rwanda is

As ethnic tensions escalate in the Balkans, Bosnia is at risk of disintegrating, sparking fears that the region may once again descend into conflict, much like it did during the bloody years of the 1990s