Remembering History
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Henry Kissinger: The devastating effects of his policies on Cambodia leave behind a legacy of trauma
His bombing campaign contributed to the overall destabilisation of Cambodia and created a political vacuum that the murderous Khmer Rouge was able to exploit.
Sophal Ear, The Conversation
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The history of Chaund Bebee from British Calcutta
She was the mother of the India-born ‘natural’ children of John Shore, who became Governor General of Bengal and later Baron Teignmouth.
Margaret Makepeace
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Sea Duck: The peculiar bird spotted by a ship sailing towards India in 1700
Samuel Goodman described in awe a group of peculiar birds – black and white creatures with fins and no visible legs.
Lesley Shapland
Trending
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Baldness wasn’t always seen as a disease. Here’s how the media changed our perceptions
Historically, baldness was treated with neutrality, as a regular part of daily life. Ancient Egyptians even had different balding hairstyles.
Glen Jankowski, The Conversation
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When three Gujarati merchants asked the British for help against the Dutch
Cauth, Tulsidas and Benidas wrote to the Padshah (ruler) and other high authorities in England asking for assistance in recovering looted goods from the Dutch.
Muzaffar Alam & Sanjay Subrahmanyam
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Write history afresh, don’t just complain about distortion, says Amit Shah
The Centre is willing to support any task undertaken for the glory of the country, the home minister said.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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In 1974, Jayaprakash Narayan included the RSS in his movement. India is still paying the price
Why did the seasoned politician fail to resist the temptation of making a Faustian pact with the communal organisation?
Apoorvanand
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The story of the Indian hockey great who died too young
SM Jaffar was one of India’s finest hockey players in an era when the country reached near invincibility in the sport.
Ajay Kamalakaran
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How Rajput weapons were influenced by groups they met on the battleground or for trade
Rajputs were not very experimental, choosing to stick with traditional styles of armoury than adopt more modern technology.
Chandramolle Modgil, Sahapedia.org
The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Six decades after his death, Abul Kalam Azad’s message of Hindu-Muslim unity is urgently relevant
His philosophy holds the cure to the biggest scourge India faces today: the communal virus that has seeped into the vital organs of our country.
Syeda Hameed
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‘Muktir Gaan’ to ‘Matir Moina’: 10 films about the historic Bangladesh Liberation War
How Bangladeshi films and documentaries captured the battle for liberation from Pakistani rule.
Devarsi Ghosh
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Opinion: ‘The Crown’ skips over the British royal family’s colonial legacy
There is absolute silence over the violent legacy left behind in the Indian subcontinent by Louis Mountbatten.
Manavi Kapur, qz.com
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces