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Since 1996, American immigration policy has been dominated by the discourse of security, promoting waves of deportations, However, who qualifies as a security risk has less to do with statistics and more to do with

Many in Silicon Valley, once supporters of Joe Biden’s liberal positions on wealth redistribution, abortion rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigration, have become frustrated with his tax policies and regulations, feeling increasingly pushed to the right

The Tata Group’s legacy spans generations, shaping India’s industrial and social landscape. From Jamsetji Tata’s pioneering mills to JRD Tata’s aviation milestones and Ratan Tata’s global acquisitions, the group has driven progress with a deep

The balance of power in key battleground states could hinge on how effectively candidates engage with the diverse perspectives within Black and Latino populations.

Immigration is one of the most polarising issues in the 2024 US Presidential election. Amidst the fiery rhetoric what few realise is that America is a land of immigrants, built on the backs of millions

The British abandoned their initial policy of non-interference in 1866, leading to the establishment of military posts and the colonisation of the Naga Hills.

For Bengalis living away from their homeland, Durga Puja is more than a religious celebration — it's a link to their roots. From Dehradun to Delhi and beyond, prabasi Bengalis gather each year, blending nostalgia

JD Vance is one of the most prominent Vice Presidential candidates in recent past, and has been praised for his articulate transmission of the Donald Trump political doctrine. However, while his role now requires him

As the West Bengal Government considers the future of trams in the Calcutta High Court, a throwback on how these carriages transcended mere transportation to become symbols of political resistance in colonial Calcutta

On Gandhi Jayanti, recalling how the great leader played a pivotal role in the Khadi movement, which became a symbol of self-reliance and resistance against British rule.

As a BJP candidate asks 'why can’t a Hindu be the CM in J&K?’, a look at how the Hindu Dogras, who ruled the princely state between 1846 and 1947, came to hold power and

A British businessman, Shirley Tremearne was managing director of the Great Eastern Hotel. He established India's first financial newspaper, Capital, which was a 'Bible' for investors for a good 91 years till it finally went

A hundred years back British archaeologist John Marshall made the first official announcement of the discovery of the Indus Civilisation. The British, however, had first encountered Harappa almost 100 years earlier, when they thought it

The 1985-2000 South Lebanon conflict was a pivotal chapter in the broader Middle Eastern narrative that shaped Hezbollah’s rise into one of the region’s most powerful non-state actors.

As TN Governor R N Ravi’s remarks on secularism being a ‘European and not Bharatiya concept’ reignite an old debate, a look at why the word secular was not originally a part of the Constitution

Around the world, Hamas has a reputation of being a terrorist organisation with the sole intent of destroying Israel. While their tactics have included acts of mass violence, to many they are justified by Israel's

Amid the outrage over Ernst & Young employee Anna Sebastian Perayil’s death due to alleged work stress, a look at how Dr B R Ambedkar fought for humane conditions at the workplace.

Under the Indus Water Treaty, India was granted unrestricted access to the water from the ‘Eastern Rivers’, and Pakistan retained rights to that from the ‘Western Rivers'.

Tilak aimed to integrate politics with spirituality, seeking to unite the Brahmin-dominated Congress and the non-Brahmin communities.

The rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has brought public and media attention to previously overlooked medical institutions in the West Bengal capital.

The collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at Rajkot Fort reignited debates over his legacy and the Surat raids. Historians view the Surat raids as strategic strikes against Mughal power, showcasing Shivaji’s military brilliance.

The camera, right from the moment of its invention, was seen to be of immense practical value to the colonisers. A recent exhibition in Delhi by DAG shows how the first photographs of Indian monuments

The 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Malvan that collapsed recently was built less than a year ago. In contrast, the Sindhudurg Fort, which Shivaji Maharaj built 357 years ago, still stands strong. The

Claiming space in the akhada (a traditional wrestling pit) has always been tough for Indian women. The neoliberal economic reforms of the 1990s were instrumental in encouraging women to take to combat wrestling. The change

In an often forgotten chapter of history, during the Second World War, over 6000 exiled Poles found refuge in India. The Maharaja of Nawanagar personally took in 1000 children, paving the path for others to