History Notes
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Tales and myths from Russian history show why autocrats continue to hold power in the country
Legitimacy, in Russia, comes from maintaining order and control, not from being democratically accountable.
Danica Jenkins, The Conversation
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‘Moby Dick’ says Elephanta has the oldest whale portrait. Where on earth did Melville get that idea?
The references to Vishnu and the matsya avatar in ‘Moby Dick’ say a lot about its author’s worldview.
Anu Kumar
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Monsters and hatpins: There’s been fake news ever since there’s been news
In India, though, the fake news industry is still in its infancy.
Ipsita Chakravarty
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Celebrating Bhima Koregaon is unpatriotic? So why not other British victories in India too?
The Battle of Saragarhi is commemorated with a holiday in Punjab and the British Indian Army’s role in World War I is widely celebrated.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Watch: Find out how one of the rarest blood groups was named after Bombay
Only four in a million people in the world have this rare blood type.
Shone Satheesh
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Despite their conspiracy theories, Hindutva backers raise valid concerns about Indian history books
But if they want to be taken seriously, Hindu nationalist ideologues must honestly examine their roots of collaboration with British colonisers.
Rohit Chopra
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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The Indian adventures of Amelia Earhart before she disappeared into oblivion
Exactly 80 years after the famous aviator vanished, new evidence emerges about her possible fate.
Anvar Alikhan
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Pirates, gold and ghosts: Goa’s ‘Treasure Island’ connection is a movie waiting to be made
A real-life mystery which makes the Da Vinci Code look like a child’s jigsaw puzzle.
Luis Dias
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In Pakistan, nobody’s losing sleep over the poor state of an 1,800-year-old Buddha statue
The Sleeping Buddha was a secret buried under rubble for centuries. In a sense, even after its excavation, it is yet to be discovered by the world.
Amber Rahim Shamsi
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Mathematical winters: Ada Lovelace, 200 years on
This extraordinary individual defied the constraints of her time and gave a remarkable and farseeing account of computation.
Ursula Martin, The Conversation
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Napoleon: why escape from Elba anniversary is a bigger deal than Waterloo
Two hundred years ago, Napoleon escaped from exile on the island of Elba. In some ways, this moment was more important than his eventual fall.
Mark Philp, The Conversation
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Vikings were pioneers of craft and international trade, not just pillaging
Viking technology was advanced for their time – not just their boats, but craft techniques too.
Steven Ashby, The Conversation
The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship