Burden Of History
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In US and Canada, statues are being vandalised to challenge settler-colonialism legacies
These countries have witnessed the replacement of Indigenous peoples by settler societies.
Reuben Rose-Redwood, The Conversation & Wil Patrick, The Conversation
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When German envoy met RSS chief, did he warn him about the perils of taking a majoritarian path?
Trade and business ties matter. So does conscience.
Salil Tripathi
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British universities are looking into past ties with slavery and colonialism – but to what end?
The moral imperative to apologise for the behaviour of distant ancestors, far removed from responsibility or control, is difficult to determine.
Steven Greer, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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What makes the politics of West Bengal so violent?
Complete domination of rural life by political parties means they – not caste or religious groups – have a monopoly on violence.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Why does an unelected governor hold the fate of Karnataka in his hands now? Blame the British Raj
A look at the historical process that created the role of a powerful and often partisan state governor in India.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Drunk on genocide: How alcohol fuelled the Nazi campaign to exterminate Jews
From incentivising murder to acting as a coping mechanism, liquor played many roles for Nazis.
Edward B Westermann, Aeon
Video
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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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
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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From Haifa to Jallianwallah Bagh: Celebrating the Raj’s military history will open a can of worms
The British Indian Army was a colonial army of occupation. For modern India to commemorate it would be an act of masochism.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Watch: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologises for the century old Komagata Maru incident
A ship filled with Sikh migrants were turned away from Canada.On the way back to Kolkata 19 were killed and many others arrested by the British authorities.
Scroll Staff
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School curriculum continues to whitewash Britain’s imperial past
We teach children about the birth and end of Empire, but miss out the violence of what happened in between.
Deana Heath, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future