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Historian Narayani Basu explores the intellectual evolution of political strategist K M Panikkar, who played a pivotal role in moulding India's post-colonial identity.

At its peak in the 1700s, Murshidabad contributed a remarkable 5% to the global market and also attracted financiers and bankers, such as the House of Jagat Seth. This is the story of Bengal’s last

Amidst the recent camaraderie between the governments of India and the Philippines, a look at the cultural and maritime history that ties the two polities

Deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violent resistance, Sayadaw U Ottama was once arrested on charges of sedition.

From nationalists and writers who influenced public opinion to organisations like the India League that campaigned for self-rule, here’s how India’s call for freedom played out in Britain.

It was an administrative transfer of power in 1947 that saw territories in the Gulf region change hands from the Indian Political Service to the Foreign Office in London.

Colonialism may have brought the potato to India, but today, it is an indispensable part of the country’s cuisine.

The Land Boundary Agreement of 2015 was a key milestone in India-Bangladesh border negotiations over five decades. Yet, few are aware of the history of this agreement and its impact on the people living in

India boasts a strong line-up of chess players, yet women’s participation in the sport is limited. Divya Deshmukh’s win highlights the disparity.

The border that lies at the core of the Thailand and Cambodia conflict dates back to the colonial-era. Cambodia under the French was reduced to a colony with oppressive taxes and policies

In their new book, God’s Own Empire: The extraordinary life of Marthanda Varma of Travancore, published by Penguin, authors Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat describe in vivid detail the life and legacy of Marthanda Varma. 

The Chola empire reached its peak under Rajaraja I and his son Rajendra Chola. Now, two statues in Tamil Nadu will stand testament to their illustrious legacy.

China’s efforts to build the mega dam at a cost of US$ 167 billion on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet have triggered concerns in India and Bangladesh, besides worrying environmentalists.

Founder Asma Khan, an India-born British restaurateur, began her journey by hosting intimate ‘supper clubs’ at her home. Today, her restaurant, Darjeeling Express, stands tall among London’s Michelin-starred dining spots.

From being celebrated as an auspicious season to being seen as a harbinger of despair, the monsoon has always evoked diverse emotions across the country—a contrast beautifully captured in Indian paintings.

The clatter of haandis at dawn to biryani at dusk—every meal in Hyderabad carries the memory of migration, mehmaan-nawaazi, and belonging.

The Filipino version of the Ramayana celebrates Maharadia Lawana, who is equivalent to Ravana. Professor Magan explains how the Maranaos altered and indigenized the narrative to suit their own economic and cultural identity.

By the 1940s, there were over 4,000 Jews in the city. Several Jewish institutions had also been established, including three synagogues, the Jewish Girls’ School, and the Jewish Ezra hospital. But colonialism and circumstances reduced

According to experts, ‘diyat’ or blood money was known among Arab tribesmen as a peaceful substitute for revenge, but it varied according to the position of the murderer and his tribe.

Amid a renewed debate over removing the word ‘secular’ from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, a look at the term secularism and its conflicting relationship with religion.

At present, there are approximately 2,000 enemy properties in India – initially called evacuee property – spread across the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat.

The Charmakars, who belong to the Scheduled Caste category in Maharashtra, have long been associated with the making of the handcrafted Kolhapuri chappals.

Contrary to popular belief, English did not enter India purely as the language of the Empire; it first arrived in the early 17th century as the language of trade.

A Swiss watchmaker fell in love with an Anglo-Indian woman during his travels in 20th century Calcutta & their marriage gave birth to the 117-year old Anglo Swiss Watch Co.

While tracing the existence of untouchability in Indian social life, Suraj Milind Yengde's book unveils the caste-based divisions that persist in societies worldwide