History Notes
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Tales and myths from Russian history show why autocrats continue to hold power in the country
Legitimacy, in Russia, comes from maintaining order and control, not from being democratically accountable.
Danica Jenkins, The Conversation
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‘Moby Dick’ says Elephanta has the oldest whale portrait. Where on earth did Melville get that idea?
The references to Vishnu and the matsya avatar in ‘Moby Dick’ say a lot about its author’s worldview.
Anu Kumar
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Monsters and hatpins: There’s been fake news ever since there’s been news
In India, though, the fake news industry is still in its infancy.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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Celebrating Bhima Koregaon is unpatriotic? So why not other British victories in India too?
The Battle of Saragarhi is commemorated with a holiday in Punjab and the British Indian Army’s role in World War I is widely celebrated.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Watch: Find out how one of the rarest blood groups was named after Bombay
Only four in a million people in the world have this rare blood type.
Shone Satheesh
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Despite their conspiracy theories, Hindutva backers raise valid concerns about Indian history books
But if they want to be taken seriously, Hindu nationalist ideologues must honestly examine their roots of collaboration with British colonisers.
Rohit Chopra
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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The Indian adventures of Amelia Earhart before she disappeared into oblivion
Exactly 80 years after the famous aviator vanished, new evidence emerges about her possible fate.
Anvar Alikhan
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Pirates, gold and ghosts: Goa’s ‘Treasure Island’ connection is a movie waiting to be made
A real-life mystery which makes the Da Vinci Code look like a child’s jigsaw puzzle.
Luis Dias
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In Pakistan, nobody’s losing sleep over the poor state of an 1,800-year-old Buddha statue
The Sleeping Buddha was a secret buried under rubble for centuries. In a sense, even after its excavation, it is yet to be discovered by the world.
Amber Rahim Shamsi
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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Mathematical winters: Ada Lovelace, 200 years on
This extraordinary individual defied the constraints of her time and gave a remarkable and farseeing account of computation.
Ursula Martin, The Conversation
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Napoleon: why escape from Elba anniversary is a bigger deal than Waterloo
Two hundred years ago, Napoleon escaped from exile on the island of Elba. In some ways, this moment was more important than his eventual fall.
Mark Philp, The Conversation
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Vikings were pioneers of craft and international trade, not just pillaging
Viking technology was advanced for their time – not just their boats, but craft techniques too.
Steven Ashby, The Conversation
The Field
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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
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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