A look back at the past six days.

Forgotten Indian history: The brutal Maratha invasions of Bengal


For medieval India history, incidents that don't fit into an overarching Hindu versus Muslim narrative tend to be removed from popular discourse. The 1741 Maratha invasion of Bengal is one such example. Read more here.

From Snapdeal to Barkha Dutt’s book: Social media intimidation falls flat on its face


Snapdeal’s ranking shot up after angry users started a campaign to downvote it. Barkha Dutt’s book, victim of a similar drive, ranks at #1 on Amazon in politics. Read more here.

National anthem insults PM, why didn't it pause? Twitter jokes after Modi ignores Jana Gana Mana


Modi commits a minor gaffe as he walks on while the Indian anthem is played in Moscow. Read more here.

A brief history of religious intolerance in India


From very early times, India has witnessed religious and sectarian antagonisms. Read more here. 

In photos: Glimpses of a Bengali Christmas on Kolkata's Park Street


'Tis the season to be jolly, especially if you're Bengali. Read more here.