From The Archives
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In 1830s Persia, ill-considered favours by a British official put his successor in a tight spot
James Morison, who took over as Resident, was taken aback by the amount of money and valuable objects in the treasury.
Curstaidh Reid
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In a 19th-century Burmese album, a story of revenge, a failed coup and a long-forgotten prince
Prince Moung Peng survived a massacre of 70 royals planned by Burma’s last king, Thibaw.
Craig Campbell
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In 18th century, the British let a Persian prince get away with murder
The British thought treating prince Najaf as a common criminal would be an insult to the court of Persia.
Curstaidh Reid
Trending
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Union ministers attend events by BJP-affiliated group when on foreign tours, says S Jaishankar
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Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha due to allegations in cash-for-query case
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ review: A cheerfully meandering comedy
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Why caste divides Marathas as they rally for reservation
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Centre sounds alert on common painkiller Meftal, says it may cause adverse reaction
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Bombay plague of 1896: The first bio-political crisis to be captured on camera in colonial India
The images highlight the pandemic’s impact on the city and the colonial government’s role.
Shivani Sud
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In a dictionary from 15th century India, illustrations of dolls, yo-yos and other playthings
It offers a glimpse into what childhood looked like in Central India’s Malwa Sultanate.
Vivek Gupta
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The mystery of an East India Company ship that was in two places at the same time
Two journals from December 1620 place the Roebuck at two locations, 4,000 miles from each other.
Matt Griffin
Video
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Watch: Adventure sportsperson plunges nearly 1,000 feet off world’s highest infinity pool in Dubai
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Caught on camera: Man taken by surprise as tiger jumps out of the trees to cross the road
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Watch: Residents negotiate toxic water in Chennai as oil spill adds to post-cyclone woes
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Watch: That awkward moment when the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the UK Parliament fails
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Watch: Indian diaspora, embassies organise garba dances to celebrate UNESCO’s cultural heritage tag
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From the archives: A glimpse of ancient Hebrew and Latin treatises on palmistry
An 18th century text specifies six palm lines that dictate one’s influence, wisdom, honour, fate, life span and riches.
Zsofi Buda
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How my team and I accidentally discovered text on the Dead Sea Scrolls
The 2,000-year-old documents were thought to be blank – until recently.
Joan Taylor, The Conversation
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The British were met with fire and fury when they tried to conduct a census in 1870s Bengal
The resistance by Santals spread fear and panic among the British and other local groups.
John O’Brien
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Video: ‘Failed, succeeded, for us he was always ‘apla’ Sachin’: Rajdeep Sardesai on Sachin Tendulkar
From the Archives: ‘For millions of Indians, Tendulkar was and always will be the God of Cricket,’ says Rajdeep Sardesai in his book ‘Democracy’s XI’.
Smitha Nair
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From the Archives: ‘She is the most consummate actor I know’, Vidya Balan on her love for Sridevi
Vidya Balan talks of paying tribute to the legendary actor’s performance in the iconic song 'Hawa Hawai'.
Smitha Nair
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British empire’s hidden workings in India and Iran revealed in remarkable film footage
Over a hundred historic expeditionary and travel films have been digitised recently by the Royal Geographical Society and the British Film Institute.
Jonathan Westaway, The Conversation
The Field
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Hockey: Savita to lead 22-member Indian women’s team in 5 Nations Tournament
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India beat South Korea in 9th-12th classification match
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Pro Kabaddi League: Pink Panthers play out tie with Warriors; Pirates end Giants’ winning start
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Jamshedpur FC fight back to salvage a draw against Chennaiyin FC
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Wrestling: Reetika Hooda brings promise to Indian pipeline with golden run