History Revisted
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Why a US maths professor created a board game about the medieval Deccan empires
‘Vijayanagara: the Deccan Empires of Medieval India’ is inspired by a dynamic history with aspects of game play that are a nod to the region’s heritage.
Saverio E Spagnolie
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How the East India Company made a celebrity out of a shipwreck survivor in 1738
John Dean was rescued and sent to Bombay after he spent a good part of 16 months walking across Madagascar.
Jennifer Howes
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A volcanic eruption in Alaska may have helped weaken the Roman republic
A study shows how research on ancient climate can add context to traditional scholarship.
Guy Middleton, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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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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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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How did the mighty Mughal Empire fall to a bunch of British merchants?
It’s one of the most extraordinary stories, says the historian William Dalrymple who narrates it in his upcoming book ‘The Anarchy’.
Maria Thomas, qz.com
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In 1819, this is how British Parliament praised Indian soldiers who fought in the battle of Koregaon
The House of Commons voted on a resolution thanking the British Indian Army for a courageous campaign in the Third Anglo-Maratha War.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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In Canada, Indian mission refuses to acknowledge a Chinese-Indian protest – and a historic wrong
Former 1962 war internees failed to hand over a letter seeking an apology from India at the high commission in Ottawa on Thursday.
Dilip D’Souza
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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Edison invented recordings – but it was the phonography studios of Spain that popularised them
The formative years of the recording industry.
The Public Domain Review
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These Azad Hind Fauj veterans in Singapore are proof that Netaji Bose’s legacy is still alive
‘He made us realise what it means to be Indian.’
Ajaz Ashraf
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Thinker, tailor, soldier, spy: The extraordinary women of Ghiyas-ud-din Khalji's harem
Only women with the keenest intellect were to join the king at his meals every day, in order to discuss matters of theology and philosophy.
Ruchika Sharma
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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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: Mumbai was once covered with tramways (which may be coming back)
A nostalgic trip on the financial capital's first form of local public transport.
Scroll Staff
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Remembering the 20th century theatre impresario who built Mumbai’s iconic Opera House
Maurice Bandmann's story has nearly been lost to history.
Aakash Karkare
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Egyptian city Naukratis was ‘Hong Kong of its era,’ finds British Museum excavation
A team led by curator Dr Ross Thomas unearthed artefacts that indicate a trading network of international proportions in the ancient city on the Nile delta.
Scroll Staff
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