Your Weekly Fix Rewriting history textbooks: Deleting inconvenient truths discourages critical thinking in children This is a state-led attempt to change how the history of India is taught, says R Mahalakshmi, Professor, Centre for Historical Studies, JNU. Smitha Nair Jul 16, 2022 · 08:00 am Play Writer and host: Smitha Nair | Producer: Karnika Kohli| Graphics designer: Rubin D'Souza | We welcome your comments at letters@scroll.in. School history texbooks Rewriting textbooks