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78 Years After 1947, PMO To Leave South Block For New Central Vista Address
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO), currently located in the South Block, is set to shift to Executive Enclave, a few hundred metres away, next month, sources in the government said
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How India's Choice Of August 15 As Independence Day Has A Japan Link
Amid rising communal violence and worsening law and order, the British Parliament decided that the colonial rule in India would end on August 15, 1947.
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1916 Lucknow Pact: When Gandhi Met Nehru, Lokmanya Tilak Agreed With Jinnah
In the winter of 1916, Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru met for the first time at Lucknow's Charbagh railway station. The two leaders were in the city for the 31st session of the Indian National Congress. It concluded with the Lucknow Pact.
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Paika Rebellion: India's Fight Against Colonial Rule, Decades Before 1857
The Paika Rebellion of 1817 in Odisha stands out as one of the earliest uprisings against colonial rule, long before the 1857 Mutiny.
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Independence Day 2025: Do's And Don'ts For Hoisting The Tricolour On August 15
Independence Day 2025: On Independence Day, the flag is specifically "hoisted" from the bottom of the flagpole to the top, symbolising India's triumph over colonial rule in 1947.
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"My Family Created Israel": The Rothschilds And Birth Of A Nation
For over a century, the Rothschilds, a Jewish banking dynasty that began in 18th-century Frankfurt, quietly helped lay the economic, political, and physical foundations of the state of Israel.
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The Fireworks Origin: Why America Lights Up The Sky On 4th Of July
Every year on July 4, skies across the US light up with fireworks to mark the Independence Day.The US gained independence in 1776 after the 13 colonies declared their separation from British rule by adopting the Declaration of Independence.
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The Waking of a Nation OTT Release Date: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Series Premieres on SonyLIV
SonyLIV’s The Waking of a Nation, premiering March 7, delves into the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the conspiracy surrounding it. Featuring Taaruk Raina in the lead, the six-episode series presents a gripping legal drama set against the backdrop of British colonial rule. Directed by Ram Madhvani, known for Neerja and Aarya, the show blends histo...
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UK's Richest 10% Extracted Half Of Wealth From India During Colonialism: Oxfam
The UK extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to carpet London in notes of 50 British pound almost four times over.
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"Thanks For Forgiving Us": Chris Martin Apologises For Colonialism At Coldplay Concert In Mumbai
During their concert at DY Patil Stadium, lead singer Chris Martin expressed gratitude to the audience for warmly welcoming the British band.
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Vikram's Gritty Historical Drama Thangalaan Now Streaming on Netflix
Thangalaan, starring Chiyaan Vikram, directed by Pa Ranjith, is now streaming on Netflix. The historical action drama explores rebellion and resilience against colonial exploitation in the Kolar Gold Fields. Available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, it features a stellar cast, including Parvathy Thiruvothu and Malavika Mohanan. With G.V. ...
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Opinion | How India's 'Other' Ram Setu, Pamban Bridge, Might Never Have Existed
Given the kind of speeches that these colonial dignitaries delivered and the sort of media coverage that the event garnered in India, Britain, and America, the British imperial administration seemed to pride itself on having virtually authored a new
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Colonialism Turned Tigers To Trophies. How India Relocated Humans To Save Them
British colonialism turned Indias tigers into trophies. Between 1860 and 1950, more than 65,000 were shot for their skins. The fortunes of the Bengal tiger, one of Earths biggest species of big cat, did not markedly improve post-independence.
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5 Points About Archibald Blair, After Whom Port Blair Was Named
Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, was originally named after Captain Archibald Blair, a British colonial naval officer.
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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy News Outlet, Editors Found Guilty Of Sedition
Hong Kong pro-democracy news outlet Stand News and its two former chief editors were found guilty of sedition on Thursday, the first conviction of its kind since the city came under Chinese rule in 1997.
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78 Years After 1947, PMO To Leave South Block For New Central Vista Address
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO), currently located in the South Block, is set to shift to Executive Enclave, a few hundred metres away, next month, sources in the government said
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How India's Choice Of August 15 As Independence Day Has A Japan Link
Amid rising communal violence and worsening law and order, the British Parliament decided that the colonial rule in India would end on August 15, 1947.
-
1916 Lucknow Pact: When Gandhi Met Nehru, Lokmanya Tilak Agreed With Jinnah
In the winter of 1916, Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru met for the first time at Lucknow's Charbagh railway station. The two leaders were in the city for the 31st session of the Indian National Congress. It concluded with the Lucknow Pact.
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Paika Rebellion: India's Fight Against Colonial Rule, Decades Before 1857
The Paika Rebellion of 1817 in Odisha stands out as one of the earliest uprisings against colonial rule, long before the 1857 Mutiny.
-
Independence Day 2025: Do's And Don'ts For Hoisting The Tricolour On August 15
Independence Day 2025: On Independence Day, the flag is specifically "hoisted" from the bottom of the flagpole to the top, symbolising India's triumph over colonial rule in 1947.
-
"My Family Created Israel": The Rothschilds And Birth Of A Nation
For over a century, the Rothschilds, a Jewish banking dynasty that began in 18th-century Frankfurt, quietly helped lay the economic, political, and physical foundations of the state of Israel.
-
The Fireworks Origin: Why America Lights Up The Sky On 4th Of July
Every year on July 4, skies across the US light up with fireworks to mark the Independence Day.The US gained independence in 1776 after the 13 colonies declared their separation from British rule by adopting the Declaration of Independence.
-
The Waking of a Nation OTT Release Date: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Series Premieres on SonyLIV
SonyLIV’s The Waking of a Nation, premiering March 7, delves into the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the conspiracy surrounding it. Featuring Taaruk Raina in the lead, the six-episode series presents a gripping legal drama set against the backdrop of British colonial rule. Directed by Ram Madhvani, known for Neerja and Aarya, the show blends histo...
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UK's Richest 10% Extracted Half Of Wealth From India During Colonialism: Oxfam
The UK extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to carpet London in notes of 50 British pound almost four times over.
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"Thanks For Forgiving Us": Chris Martin Apologises For Colonialism At Coldplay Concert In Mumbai
During their concert at DY Patil Stadium, lead singer Chris Martin expressed gratitude to the audience for warmly welcoming the British band.
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Vikram's Gritty Historical Drama Thangalaan Now Streaming on Netflix
Thangalaan, starring Chiyaan Vikram, directed by Pa Ranjith, is now streaming on Netflix. The historical action drama explores rebellion and resilience against colonial exploitation in the Kolar Gold Fields. Available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, it features a stellar cast, including Parvathy Thiruvothu and Malavika Mohanan. With G.V. ...
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Opinion | How India's 'Other' Ram Setu, Pamban Bridge, Might Never Have Existed
Given the kind of speeches that these colonial dignitaries delivered and the sort of media coverage that the event garnered in India, Britain, and America, the British imperial administration seemed to pride itself on having virtually authored a new
-
Colonialism Turned Tigers To Trophies. How India Relocated Humans To Save Them
British colonialism turned Indias tigers into trophies. Between 1860 and 1950, more than 65,000 were shot for their skins. The fortunes of the Bengal tiger, one of Earths biggest species of big cat, did not markedly improve post-independence.
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5 Points About Archibald Blair, After Whom Port Blair Was Named
Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, was originally named after Captain Archibald Blair, a British colonial naval officer.
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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy News Outlet, Editors Found Guilty Of Sedition
Hong Kong pro-democracy news outlet Stand News and its two former chief editors were found guilty of sedition on Thursday, the first conviction of its kind since the city came under Chinese rule in 1997.
