Visual History
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Portraits of India’s people by a Flemish artist who lived on the margins of 18th-century Calcutta
Baltazard Solvyns, who ended up in India as an unlicensed resident, was far more immersed in Indian life than his European counterparts of the time.
Giles Tillotson
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Bihar School of Athens: How a 19th century art society brought together Indian and European artists
British opium agent and amateur artist Charles D’Oyly’s initiative helped make Patna a home for artists, transcending racial divides.
Sonal
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Art, fame and fortune: The East India Company’s lucrative visual affair with India
From monuments and landscapes to the diverse people of the subcontinent land, European artists sketched, drew and painted colonised India in rich detail.
Sonal
Trending
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Will Indian schools ever be ready to give students sex education?
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In heated Maharashtra poll battle, Uddhav Thackeray emerges as Opposition alliance’s strike weapon
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May global fiction: Six hot-off-the-press books to take you on a world literary tour
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‘iParent’: An eye-opening, sobering read for parents raising an always-online generation of children
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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How the East India Company tried to use paintings to lionise Robert Clive – and failed
The source of Clive’s fortune came under scrutiny and his character was aggressively criticised by the British public.
Jennifer Howes
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Revolting cruelties: How panorama exhibitions about 1857 built support for colonial rule in Britain
Larger-than-life panorama paintings of the uprising evoked patriotism, heightened nationalism and jingoism among middle-class English audiences.
Sonal
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Why did Mughal emperor Jahangir issue these rare and singular astrology-themed coins?
The currency is unusual for various reasons: no other Indian coins have astrological imagery and those issued by Muslim rulers avoid figural decoration.
Kamayani Sharma
Video
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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Video: How free and fair are Indian elections today?
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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The modern image of dinosaurs comes from Victorian sketches, not Hollywood movies
The constant reshaping of the reptiles has been driven by cultural and political trends.
Richard Fallon, The Conversation
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British Indian postcards had more in common with Instagram posts than we realise
An exhibition in London sheds light on the subtext of postcards, the media craze that swept the globe in the 20th century.
Mahima Jain
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Video: The delicate Christmas-themed Mughal miniatures from the courts of Akbar and Jehangir
Why did Mughal miniature paintings depicted the birth of Jesus Christ?
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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A museum of everyday objects: Mehrauli’s old-time residents narrate the history of their locality
A neighbourhood museum project focuses on the narratives of those who have lived in Mehrauli for generations.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
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Watch: The time when badminton was called ‘Poona’
The game is one of the oldest yet it only received official status in the Olympics in 1992.
Scroll Staff
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Militancy videos are everywhere in Kashmir. But are they actually effective?
Clips of militants spreading their message are ubiquitous in the Valley. Do they work as propaganda? Or is it just a case of young people oversharing?
Rayan Naqash
The Field
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag enter fourth final; Tanisha-Ashwini exit
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi secure gold medals for India
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Sift Kaur Samra, Niraj Kumar win 50m Rifle 3 Positions event
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants
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Football: Sunil Chhetri retires – ‘Always wanted to bring value and not be carried by the team’