Mark Twain's Powerful Anti-Imperialist Quote Resonates
Explore Mark Twain's fierce opposition to imperialism, as captured in a powerful 1901 quote. His words remain a crucial reminder for modern global politics. Read more.
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President's Address to Focus on Shedding Colonial Mindset
President's Parliament address to highlight 'reform, perform, transform' and eradicating colonial mentality. Ministries provide inputs for the speech ahead of Budget Session. Details inside.
Pradhan: India must shed colonial mindset for 2047 vision
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan slams Macaulay education system, urges India to embrace indigenous vision. Announces plan to upgrade Bhonsala Military School into a Defence University. #NewIndia #EducationReform
1907 Ground Tax in Lyallpur: Colonial Revenue Policy
In 1907, the British Raj imposed a ground tax in Lyallpur, now Faisalabad. This colonial revenue policy aimed to boost income from the fertile Chenab Colony. Discover its historical impact.
Macaulay's Cradle: Colonial Education's Lasting Impact
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.
Gin & Tonic's Role in British Empire's Survival
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.
Java Man Fossil Returns Home to Indonesia After 130 Years
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.
Kolkata's Fort William: An Invisible Force Shaping the City
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.
Novel 'Soul Climate' Recreates Halide Edib's 1935 India Tour
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.
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
Chhattisgarh Scraps Guard of Honour for Ministers, Cops
Chhattisgarh govt abolishes ceremonial Guard of Honour for ministers & police officers during routine visits. Move aims to free police for core duties. Read details.
Exploring the Gilded Lives of India's Historical Elite
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 Scraps Guard of Honour for Routine Visits
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.
Bhopal Exhibition Uncovers Untold Stories of Freedom Struggle
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 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.
India's Language Debate: English vs Bhashas
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.
Rare 19th Century Patna Qalam Artworks on Museum Display
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.
Param Vir Gallery Opens: British-Era Portraits Replaced
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 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.
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.
Modi: 'Hindu Rate of Growth' Label Maligns Hindu Way of Life
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.
1881 Punjab Civil Justice Code: A Historic Legal Reform
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: Drop 'Lord' title for British rulers from records
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.
Bajwa Slams BJP's 'Provocative' Gang Canal Centenary Event
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa condemns BJP's Gang Canal centenary celebration as 'insensitive', calling it a reminder of colonial-era injustice against Punjab's water rights. Read more.
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.
RSS Chief Bhagwat Cites Gandhi on British Divide Narrative
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat invoked Gandhi's view that British rulers fabricated India's lack of unity. He stressed cultural unity and the need for a self-reliant, confident India. Read the full analysis.
Ibrahim Mahama on transforming colonial waste into art
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama discusses how abandoned railway coaches and jute sacks become powerful art on colonial exploitation and resilience, ahead of Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
Tibetan Activist Warns UN of China's Colonial Assimilation
Tibetan activist Tenzin Dhardon Sharling accuses China of 'colonial assimilation' in Tibet at the UN Human Rights Council. Read the full confrontation and international response.
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