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.
Explore the incredible 2,500-year journey of ice cream, from ancient Persian snow treats to Mughal-era kulfi and its global evolution. Discover how this frozen dessert conquered the world!
Explore the forgotten history of Bengaluru's Sampangi Lake, which became the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Discover its seasonal past, colonial transformation, and the community that once thrived on its banks.
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.
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.
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.
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India's Parliament has repealed a colonial-era law requiring court validation of wills for many citizens.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.
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.
Explore the history of Castle Rock, a key site in Goa's 1961 liberation near Dudhsagar Falls. Discover its strategic role and how to visit this historic landmark.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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 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.
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 Tenzin Dhardon Sharling accuses China of 'colonial assimilation' in Tibet at the UN Human Rights Council. Read the full confrontation and international response.
Following an MHA directive, eight Indian states and Ladakh UT have renamed the Governor's house from 'Raj Bhavan' to 'Lok Bhavan' to move away from colonial-era nomenclature. Read the full story.
The proposed renaming of Nagpur Raj Bhavan to 'Lok Bhavan' is delayed, pending formal approval from Governor Acharya Devvrat. The move is part of a national effort to replace colonial-era terms.