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Sikh Watchmaker Dynasty in Kenya Faces End of an Era

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

India repeals old law on mandatory will validation

India's Parliament has repealed a colonial-era law requiring court validation of wills for many citizens.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.

Lok Sabha passes bill to repeal 71 outdated laws

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.

Rs 50 Lakh Jewellery Heist in Keonjhar Village

Three armed men looted over Rs 50 lakh from a jeweller's house in Keonjhar's Pandapada, just 500m from the police station. Read the shocking details of the brazen robbery.

Farrukhabad: ₹7.5 Lakh Looted, Employee Shot

In a daring daylight robbery in Farrukhabad, motorcycle-borne assailants shot a cash collection employee and fled with ₹7.5 lakh. Police have recovered evidence and are investigating.

MP Governor's House Now Called Lok Bhavan

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.

Goyal: Colonial mindset obstacle to India's progress

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.

India's Macaulay System: Outgrow, Don't Erase

Gurucharan Gollerkeri argues India's distinctive 1835 Macaulay education system needs evolution, not erasure. Read the analysis on its lasting impact and the path forward.

Delhi's Raj Niwas Officially Renamed Lok Niwas

Delhi's Raj Niwas, the LG's official residence, is now Lok Niwas following an MHA directive to shed colonial-era names. Discover the states that have made similar changes.

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