Visual History
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Bihar School of Athens: How a 19th century art society brought together Indian and European artists
British opium agent and amateur artist Charles D’Oyly’s initiative helped make Patna a home for artists, transcending racial divides.
Sonal
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Art, fame and fortune: The East India Company’s lucrative visual affair with India
From monuments and landscapes to the diverse people of the subcontinent land, European artists sketched, drew and painted colonised India in rich detail.
Sonal
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How the East India Company tried to use paintings to lionise Robert Clive – and failed
The source of Clive’s fortune came under scrutiny and his character was aggressively criticised by the British public.
Jennifer Howes
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Revolting cruelties: How panorama exhibitions about 1857 built support for colonial rule in Britain
Larger-than-life panorama paintings of the uprising evoked patriotism, heightened nationalism and jingoism among middle-class English audiences.
Sonal
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Why did Mughal emperor Jahangir issue these rare and singular astrology-themed coins?
The currency is unusual for various reasons: no other Indian coins have astrological imagery and those issued by Muslim rulers avoid figural decoration.
Kamayani Sharma
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The modern image of dinosaurs comes from Victorian sketches, not Hollywood movies
The constant reshaping of the reptiles has been driven by cultural and political trends.
Richard Fallon, The Conversation
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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British Indian postcards had more in common with Instagram posts than we realise
An exhibition in London sheds light on the subtext of postcards, the media craze that swept the globe in the 20th century.
Mahima Jain
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Video: The delicate Christmas-themed Mughal miniatures from the courts of Akbar and Jehangir
Why did Mughal miniature paintings depicted the birth of Jesus Christ?
Scroll Staff
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A museum of everyday objects: Mehrauli’s old-time residents narrate the history of their locality
A neighbourhood museum project focuses on the narratives of those who have lived in Mehrauli for generations.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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Watch: The time when badminton was called ‘Poona’
The game is one of the oldest yet it only received official status in the Olympics in 1992.
Scroll Staff
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Militancy videos are everywhere in Kashmir. But are they actually effective?
Clips of militants spreading their message are ubiquitous in the Valley. Do they work as propaganda? Or is it just a case of young people oversharing?
Rayan Naqash
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Agitprop online: The enduring appeal of Soviet posters
A Twitter handle celebrates the iconography of the Soviet era and its impact on history.
Devadatta Rajadhyaksha
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad