Colonial History
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In searching for my ancestor Miguel of Mazagon, I found his role in a key Anglo-Portuguese deal
He played a key role in the historically murky era between the conquest of the Portuguese Norte India Province by Marathas and its recapture by the British.
Megan deSouza & Denis Rodrigues
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Not just the first Thanksgiving, US should also mark what happened in Virginia four months later
The communion between Native Americans and the Pilgrims masks the suspicions and brewing violence that were far more representative of the era.
Peter C Mancall, The Conversation
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At Jallianwala Bagh, ban on protests, gatherings till November 6
The restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC were ordered as several demonstrations had been planned against the renovation of the site, the police said.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Winter has come: The arrest of Teesta Setalvad
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‘This is hell,’ say HIV patients as government body stops supply of life-saving drug
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The British government is offering farmers a lump sum payment to quit agriculture
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Zubair arrested for posting image from 1983 film, complaint by Twitter handle with just one tweet
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How India missed the bus – and why we must catch up now
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Jallianwala Bagh renovated with ‘utmost respect’, says culture ministry amid criticism
Historians, Opposition leaders and concerned citizens have alleged that the renovation has devalued the historical importance of the site.
Scroll Staff
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Jallianwala Bagh renovation: Memorial looks very nice, says Punjab CM, contradicts Congress
Renovations at the site of the 1919 massacre have tarnished the memory of the sacrifices made during India’s Independence movement, critics said.
Scroll Staff
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Renovated Jallianwala Bagh sparks concern about erasure of history
As part of the renovation project, the walls of the narrow entrance to the space where the massacre occurred have been embossed with sculptures.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Caught on camera: Man rides bicycle on Brooklyn street while balancing a suitcase on his head
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Watch: Olivia Rodrigo, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish condemn reversal of abortion rights in US
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Watch: ‘Panchayat’ actor Raghubir Yadav plays ‘musical instrument’ fashioned from a lauki
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Watch: How the Russian invasion of Ukraine is affecting workers in Surat’s diamond industry
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Watch: Climate activists dressed as ‘merfolk’ demonstrate during the UN Ocean Conference in Portugal
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A Scottish graveyard in Kolkata reveals the untold stories of colonial women in India
The disregarded lives and achievements of Scotswomen in colonial India are brought to light in new research from a 19th century graveyard.
Sayan Dey, The Conversation
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How early Australian settlers used maps to show colonial superiority over indigenous people
Colonial maps excluded reference to any indigenous people, despite surveyors having encountered them on several occasions.
Imogen Wegman, The Conversation
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Britain’s fixation with Suez Canal was as much about controlling Egypt as it was about global trade
In 1882, Britain invaded and occupied Egypt, from an anxiety to secure the imperial link with India.
Jonathan Parry, The Conversation
The Reel
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Watch: True crime series ‘Indian Predator’ kicks off with case of Delhi serial killer
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‘Subtle nuances of human relationships’: Why Satyajit Ray adapted ‘Postmaster’ and ‘Samapti’
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Watch: The trailer of series ‘Modern Love Hyderabad’ is out
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Watch: ‘Shoorveer’ series is about the creation of an elite military unit
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Start the week with a film: ‘So Long, My Son’ and China’s warped development
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In 1857, a play in London dramatised the Indian Rebellion with action, comedy and romance
‘Storming and Capture of Delhi’ at Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre was not encumbered with a complex plot or a sentimental story.
Lesley Shapland
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A British Army officer’s wife’s account of a route march in colonial India
Troops moving between garrisons in the colony took a route march when there was no available railway.
Margaret Makepeace
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How Jaipur’s ruler used gift diplomacy to portray his state as an equal to England
The extravagant presentation by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II of Jaipur to the visiting Prince of Wales in February 1876 showcased an artistic kingdom.
Aparna Andhare, Sahapedia.org
The Field
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Cricket: Eoin Morgan, England’s World Cup-winning captain, announces retirement
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Hamilton is an incredible ambassador: F1 condemn former world champ Piquet after use of racist term
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Wimbledon: 2021 runner-up Matteo Berrettini withdraws after testing positive for Covid-19
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Watch highlights: Virat Kohli’s knocks & day-by-day recap of India’s warm-up against Leicestershire
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Hockey: Olympian Varinder Singh dies at 75