Colonial History
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How the Danish sold Tamils into slavery in Scandinavia and the story of one man’s escape to freedom
In the 17th century, the Danish set up a trading post in the village of Tranquebar on Tamil Nadu’s Coromandel Coast and supplied servants to aristocrats.
Ari Gautier
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The ‘unruly women’ who cared for the sick and wounded soldiers in the Anglo-Dutch wars
Relationships between nurses and naval commissioners were frequently strained, as a letter written in April 1665 reveals.
Rachel Clamp
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In images: On his travels through Siam, explorer Carl Bock collected a trove of cultural artefacts
Apart from various objects, the Norwegian reportedly took back a girl who he believed was the ‘missing link’ in human evolution.
Annabel Gallop
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Explainer: How Supreme Court upheld the appointment of a High Court judge accused of hate speech
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The curious case of Pran Puri, the 18th century travelling monk who was discovered and forgotten
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How Alexander the Great became Iskandar Zulkarnain, the legendary ancestor of Malay kings
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Two doctors argue that eggs are the gold standard for all proteins, and the most perfect food ever
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In Assam, a police crackdown on child marriage leaves a trail of crying women and broken families
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How the princely states, used by Britain to consolidate its empire, faded into obscurity
The British monarchy sapped some of these illustrious ruling houses through treaties that gave these rulers power within their territories but none outside.
Sarath Pillai
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Why some British Indian Army officers migrated to Australia to become farmers
A total of 93 officers left India and settled in Australia with significant plots of land.
Karen Stapley
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How Lydia Muttulakshmi found freedom and her happily ever after, in 19th century Bangalore
Married as a child but abandoned later to the fate of a widow, the young woman one night decided to walk out of her home to a better life.
Ramjee Chandran
Video
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Watch: Chased by crocodile, antelope swims for its life across river, escapes in nick of time
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Watch: Tiger waits for trucks to pass before crossing busy highway
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Watch: Rishi Sunak mentions ‘dharma’ as his reason for taking up the job of UK PM
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Turkey earthquake: Scenes of horrifying devastation emerge across the affected region
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Watch: American DJ Diplo shows off batting skills during game of gully cricket with locals in Mumbai
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How a 200-year-old embalmed heart connects Goa, Portugal and Brazil
For Brazil, the preserved organ of Dom Pedro I signifies independence from the Portuguese. But for Goa, it meant the decline of thriving trade links.
Luis Dias
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The lost tale of a Goan goldsmith in Lisbon and what it says about Portugal’s colonial conquests
Claims of cultural fusion and co-mingling can erase the brutality and horrors of ethnic cleansing carried out by the Portuguese in India and elsewhere.
Ajay Gandhi
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The story of Henry Coxwell, who invented the ‘concrete lemon’ crystals supplied to British sailors
The soluble crystals were used to make fresh lemons or lemon juice and helped prevent scurvy.
Margaret Makepeace
The Reel
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‘The Consultant’ trailer: Christoph Waltz plays a sinister boss in dark comedy series
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Watch: Behind the scenes of Hansika Motwani’s December wedding
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Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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When a British widow petitioned the India Office for financial help in 1868
Charlotte Francis Laing’s request was turned down as an official noted that she received an annual pension of £225 from the Bengal Military Fund.
Margaret Makepeace
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An 18th-century letter to Bombay shows what it was like to be in service of the East India Company
The missive from factors and merchants in Mocha sheds light on the conditions in the Company’s factories beyond India.
Peter Good
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Mutton chops and sherry: Luncheons at the India Office in London in 1867
A contractor engaged to supply lunch left within two years because of losses and stagnant compensation.
Margaret Makepeace
The Field
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IND vs AUS: From Kohli vs Cummins to Ashwin vs Khawaja – four key battles in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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Football: Christian Atsu found alive in rubble of earthquake in Turkey, says Ghanian ambassador
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Davis Cup: Indian tennis slips to a new low and it must serve as a major wake-up call
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup warm-ups: England beat South Africa in high-scoring match, India lose
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ISL: FC Goa held to draw by 10-man Odisha FC