Exploring the enduring legacy of Thomas Macaulay's 1835 Minute on Indian Education and its profound, complex impact on modern India's identity, language, and intellectual landscape. A deep dive into history's cradle.
A viral clip reveals gin & tonic was vital medicine, not just a drink. Discover how quinine in tonic water, mixed with gin, protected British forces from malaria, enabling colonial rule in India and beyond. Read the fascinating history.
The historic Homo erectus fossils, known as Java Man, are back in Indonesia after over a century in the Netherlands. This landmark repatriation reshapes scientific heritage and national pride. Read about its journey and significance.
A unique river walk reveals how the unseen Fort William reconfigured Kolkata's power, labour, and riverfront. Discover the hidden history that shaped the city's destiny. Read the full story.
Education costs in Indian metros are rising at 8-12% annually, doubling every 6-7 years. Learn expert strategies for budgeting and investing to secure your child's future without financial stress.
Inez Baranay's new novel 'Soul Climate' reimagines Turkish feminist Halide Edib's 1935 India visit, weaving her story with three Muslim cousins in colonial India. Explore this blend of history and fiction.
Education experts warn the new Vikshit Bharat Shiksha Bill 2025 will centralize higher education, erode state autonomy, and demand withdrawal of NEP 2020. Read their key resolutions.
The Singh family's five-generation watchmaking legacy in Nairobi, intertwined with British colonial history and Kenya's independence struggle, now faces an uncertain future as the last keeper of the craft, 74-year-old Ravinder Singh, wonders who will carr
Chhattisgarh govt abolishes ceremonial Guard of Honour for ministers & police officers during routine visits. Move aims to free police for core duties. Read details.
Dive into the opulent world of India's historical elite. Discover their lavish lifestyles, cultural contributions, and the complex legacy they left behind. Uncover stories of grandeur and power.
Chhattisgarh govt abolishes colonial-era Guard of Honour tradition for ministers & police officers during routine tours to better deploy police for public safety. Read details.
While celebrating falling dropout rates for girls, the Education Ministry has raised alarm over boys leaving school. The NIOS is tasked with investigating this worrying trend. Read more.
Union Budget 2025 allocates ₹1,28,650 crore to education, focusing on digital schools, AI, and expanding IITs & medical seats. A strategic shift to build future-ready infrastructure.
A Bhopal exhibition showcases rare colonial-era documents, exposing the raw truth of India's freedom struggle. Discover the untold stories of resistance and British fear. Visit now!
India's Parliament has repealed a colonial-era law requiring court validation of wills for many citizens. This move simplifies inheritance and empowers individual choice. Read more on this significant legal reform.
UNESCO's 2025 report lauds Odisha's mother tongue-based multilingual education for tribal students as a national model, showing improved learning outcomes. Discover how the state's pioneering approach works.
Explore why India's focus on English overlooks its rich bhasha literature. The real issue is neglect of Indian languages, not colonial mindset. Read more.
A unique exhibition in Patna showcases rare 19th-century Patna Qalam paintings, described as the 'Instagram of its era,' offering a glimpse into colonial life. Discover this fading art form.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 proposes a single higher education commission, merging UGC, AICTE & NCTE. Read details on its impact, centralisation debate, and expert views.
PM Modi inaugurates Param Vir Gallery at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing colonial-era soldier portraits with those of India's Param Vir Chakra heroes. A move away from a colonial mindset.
Lok Sabha approves the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, to scrap 71 obsolete laws. Union Law Minister says the move aims to reverse colonial-era legacies. Read the full list of laws being removed.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, proposes a centralized higher education regulator, replacing UGC, AICTE, and NCTE. Critics warn it undermines federalism and institutional autonomy. Read the full analysis.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 proposes to replace UGC, AICTE & NCTE with a new apex body and three councils. Mint explains its impact on universities, autonomy, and students.
Muhammad Abdullah Javed argues that education extends far beyond classrooms. Discover how collective societal effort can foster peace and prosperity by nurturing youth.
The India-Australia Education and Skills Council convenes today to enhance bilateral cooperation, focusing on student mobility, research partnerships, and mutual recognition of qualifications. Key officials from both nations will attend.
Madhya Pradesh officially changes Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan per MHA directive. CM Mohan Yadav met Governor at newly named Lok Bhavan. Discover which other states have made the switch.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal calls for shedding colonial mindset in education, emphasizes pride in heritage at Amity University convocation. PM Modi sets 2035 target to overcome slavery mindset.
PM Modi criticizes the colonial-era 'Hindu rate of growth' term, highlighting India's current status as the fastest-growing major economy. Read his full vision for a confident nation.
On October 24, 1881, the Punjab Civil Justice Code was enacted, revolutionizing the region's legal framework. Discover how this landmark law replaced complex systems with a unified, accessible code.
BJP MP raises issue in Rajya Sabha, calls for removal of 'Lord' title for British colonial rulers from textbooks and official records. Read the full debate details.