Remembering History
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Henry Kissinger: The devastating effects of his policies on Cambodia leave behind a legacy of trauma
His bombing campaign contributed to the overall destabilisation of Cambodia and created a political vacuum that the murderous Khmer Rouge was able to exploit.
Sophal Ear, The Conversation
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The history of Chaund Bebee from British Calcutta
She was the mother of the India-born ‘natural’ children of John Shore, who became Governor General of Bengal and later Baron Teignmouth.
Margaret Makepeace
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Sea Duck: The peculiar bird spotted by a ship sailing towards India in 1700
Samuel Goodman described in awe a group of peculiar birds – black and white creatures with fins and no visible legs.
Lesley Shapland
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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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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Baldness wasn’t always seen as a disease. Here’s how the media changed our perceptions
Historically, baldness was treated with neutrality, as a regular part of daily life. Ancient Egyptians even had different balding hairstyles.
Glen Jankowski, The Conversation
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When three Gujarati merchants asked the British for help against the Dutch
Cauth, Tulsidas and Benidas wrote to the Padshah (ruler) and other high authorities in England asking for assistance in recovering looted goods from the Dutch.
Muzaffar Alam & Sanjay Subrahmanyam
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Write history afresh, don’t just complain about distortion, says Amit Shah
The Centre is willing to support any task undertaken for the glory of the country, the home minister said.
Scroll Staff
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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In 1974, Jayaprakash Narayan included the RSS in his movement. India is still paying the price
Why did the seasoned politician fail to resist the temptation of making a Faustian pact with the communal organisation?
Apoorvanand
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The story of the Indian hockey great who died too young
SM Jaffar was one of India’s finest hockey players in an era when the country reached near invincibility in the sport.
Ajay Kamalakaran
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How Rajput weapons were influenced by groups they met on the battleground or for trade
Rajputs were not very experimental, choosing to stick with traditional styles of armoury than adopt more modern technology.
Chandramolle Modgil, Sahapedia.org
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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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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Six decades after his death, Abul Kalam Azad’s message of Hindu-Muslim unity is urgently relevant
His philosophy holds the cure to the biggest scourge India faces today: the communal virus that has seeped into the vital organs of our country.
Syeda Hameed
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‘Muktir Gaan’ to ‘Matir Moina’: 10 films about the historic Bangladesh Liberation War
How Bangladeshi films and documentaries captured the battle for liberation from Pakistani rule.
Devarsi Ghosh
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Opinion: ‘The Crown’ skips over the British royal family’s colonial legacy
There is absolute silence over the violent legacy left behind in the Indian subcontinent by Louis Mountbatten.
Manavi Kapur, qz.com
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing