History In Images
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A Briton clicked these rare images of Kathmandu at a time when Nepal didn’t let in most foreigners
Soldier and amateur photographer Joseph Gaye’s work provides a unique insight.
Susan Haris
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‘Burn your drawings of the Taj as no pencil can ever represent anything half so beautiful’
Illustrations commissioned by Lady Maria Nugent reveal a careful understanding of Mughal architecture and ornamentation.
Nicole Ioffredi
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From the pages of ‘Baburnama’, amazing illustrations of Hindustan’s birds and animals
Artwork from Babur’s memoirs are on display at the British Library.
Ursula Sims-Williams
Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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The birds of the short-lived Barrackpore menagerie, painted in stunning detail by Indian artists
Animals and birds collected were sent to Barrackpore for scientific study, the process of which included making descriptive notes and commissioning drawings.
Lesley Shapland
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Illustrations: In 18th century, batik clothing was worn in Java to express both status and character
‘Serat Damar Wulan’, a fully illustrated Javanese manuscript, is full of lively and humorous scenes of everyday life.
Fiona Kerlogue
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In images: Home baking underwent a revolution in England in the 19th century
Henry Evanion’s collection of paper ephemera reminds us that bakers in the 19th century were spoilt for choice.
Amy Solomons
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 illustrations: Tales of conquests and adventures from the life of Alexander the Great
The Persian Shahnamah, or Book of Kings, is one of the most richly illustrated sources, completed by the poet Firdawsi in 1010 CE.
Ursula Sims-Williams
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Historical photos of the Kaʿba and the Hajj season
The Kaʿba is the holiest site in Islam.
The British Library
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Remembering Sam Tata, the photographer who was equally at ease on the street and in the studio
Between taking portraits of everyone from Prithviraj Kapoor to Leonard Cohen, Tata teamed with Henri Cartier-Bresson to capture a snapshot of the 20th century.
Kamayani Sharma
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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In photos: How Gurugram’s now-demolished Kaman Sarai helps residents reimagine their city
Structures like sarais or darwaazas offers an opportunity to look at the city in ways other than as a corporate hub.
Tsomo Wangchuk & Nishita Bannerjee
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What does this image of an owl in an English church have to do with antisemitism?
The association of owls with Jews draws from Christian parables categorising ‘good’ and ‘evil’ animals.
Erika Harlitz-Kern, Aeon
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Lost photos of the band Blue Notes capture the time before jazz was exiled from South Africa
A notable addition to a thin archive, Norman Owen-Smith’s photos capture a racially mixed band in passionate play, just before they went into exile.
Lindelwa Dalamba, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final