Imperial Designs
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Why did Melania Trump wear a pith helmet, a classic symbol of colonialism, in Africa?
‘We haven’t seen that look in East Africa since Meryl Streep was filming Out of Africa 30 years ago.’
Jacqueline L. Scott, The Conversation
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The dispute between Britain and Mauritius over Chagos islands traces the long shadow of colonialism
The UK is increasingly isolated in its claim to the Chagos Islands. If an international court finds in Mauritius's favour, the implications could be huge.
Miriam Bak McKenna, The Conversation
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How the East India Company, and some bad luck, stymied Dwarkanath Tagore’s business ventures
It supported British companies, many of which were not interested in long-term projects, unlike the Indian businessman, whose impulse bordered on the philanthropic.
Anu Kumar
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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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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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?