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How the arrival of a white elephant started a debate around race in 19th century America
A bizarre episode in American circus history became an unlikely forum for discussing theories of race.
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Edison invented recordings – but it was the phonography studios of Spain that popularised them
The formative years of the recording industry.
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How Voltaire’s reflections on Buddha shaped the way the West understands Buddhism today
The French Enlightenment thinker separated Buddha’s teachings from religious trappings.
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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TISS suspended Dalit PhD scholar for protesting Centre’s policies, alleges student body
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Very low voter turnout in six districts of eastern Nagaland amid shutdown over statehood demand
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In photos: Glimpses of 16th-century Persia through exquisite miniature art
The Bosnian-born polymath and all-round genius Matrakçı Nasuh is best known for detail and precision of execution.
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Cartoons: The era of Yellow Journalism, the fake news of the 19th century
The phenomenon reached heights in the lead up to the Spanish-American War of 1898.
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An obscure text sheds light on the idea of the 'public' in 19th-century Calcutta
On the shelves of a public library in West Bengal is lurking a most unusual text.
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted