Rewriting History
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In Chauri Chaura, freedom fighters burnt 23 policemen in 1922. Why is the BJP celebrating this now?
The Hindutva party is seeking to connect its own hard line on nationalism to the violent incident that prompted Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Ramachandra Guha: A historian’s advice to Muslims in 1947 is relevant to Hindus today
Mohammad Habib wanted the Indian citizen to have an identity separate from community and the state to stay away from the interpretation of history.
Ramachandra Guha
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NCERT decision to remove chapter on caste struggle in Kerala from history textbook draws criticism
The section discussed a 19th-century agitation by Nadar women against the diktat against covering their upper bodies.
TA Ameerudheen
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Centre formed committee in 2016 to prove Hindus descended from India’s earliest inhabitants: Reuters
To ‘rewrite history’, the panel aims to use archaeological data and DNA evidence to prove that Hindu scriptures were not mythology.
Scroll Staff
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Tipu Jayanti: BJP wants to correct history’s wrongs. It should start with caste oppression
Or is Hindutva’s war on the past restricted to Muslims?
Ajaz Ashraf
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The Emperor's new khadi: Understanding Narendra Modi's monarchical frame of history
The prime minister is engaged in the evacuation of history and the stripping of its events of any resonance.
Dilip M. Menon
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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By comparing Akbar to Hitler, BJP shows there’s no place for even a 'good' Muslim in India’s history
It's not about being the 'good' Akbar or the 'bad' Aurangzeb – like Pakistan, India can't accept a minority historical icon anymore.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Bhagat Singh as revolutionary terrorist: Romila Thapar on why context is key to studying history
As politicians urge action against Bipan Chandra for his description of the freedom fighter, his colleague explains how the meanings of words change over time.
Romila Thapar
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Amit Shah goofs up in Assam, says 13th century king chased Mughals out of the state: Watch
The Mughal dynasty was established in the 16th century.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Barack Obama set to be first sitting US president to visit Cuba in nine decades
The official announcement of the trip, planned for March 21-22 before Obama flies to Argentina, is expected on Thursday.
Scroll Staff
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'A well-orchestrated campaign to create a bogeyman': 47 academicians hit out at 'Leftist' historians
Calling for an 'unbiased and rigorous new historiography of India,' the statement accuses those behind the recent 'closely-linked statements' as being 'neither intellectual nor academic'.
Scroll Staff
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This BJP documentary says Nehru's love for the West was a threat to Indian nationalism
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad