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Trump And Putin Will Meet In Alaska, US State With Russia Link
Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will hold a high-stakes meeting about the Ukraine war on Friday in Alaska, which the United States bought from Russia more than 150 years ago.
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The Story Of Maldives' Independence: A Look At The Islands' Colonial Past
PM Narendra Modi is in the Maldives as the Guest of Honour for the country's 60th Independence Day celebrations.
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"Pluralism Suppressed In Past, Need To Give Voice To Creativity": S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said pluralism has been in the past suppressed by colonialism and big power dominance, and it was essential to give voice to traditions, heritage and ideas amid attempts to democratise the world order.
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King Charles Faces Calls To Compensate For UK's Brutal Past At Summit
Britain's King Charles faced calls to reckon with his country's colonial past Friday, as a summit of Commonwealth allies turned into a factious debate about the legacy of slavery and empire.
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Rashtrapati Bhavan's Ashok, Durbar Halls Renamed. They Are Now Called...
In keeping with the government's efforts to move away from the colonial past, the President's Secretariat announced on Thursday that two important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan, where various ceremonies are held, are being renamed.
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Watch: How To Make Goan Prawn Cutlet - Try This Easy Peasy Recipe
According to an article on indianculture.gov.in, Goa's colonial past left an incredible mark on its cuisine. Read on for details.
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Man, 22, Out On Bail Attacked By Mob In Rajasthan's Kota, Dies: Cops
A 22-year-old man died after allegedly being attacked by a mob over some past grouse in the Municipality Colony area of Baran City, police said on Sunday.
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Edinburgh Apologies For Slavery, Colonialism Role In Past
The Scottish capital Edinburgh publicly apologised on Thursday for its role in slavery and colonialism, the latest UK municipality to say sorry for gruesome aspects of Britain's imperial past.
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No Kohinoor Crown For Queen Consort Camilla? Palace Rethink, Claims Report
Plans for UK's Queen Consort's coronation using the Koh-i-Noor diamond are being reconsidered after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly warned that the move would evoke "painful memories of the colonial past".
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Queen Elizabeth's Death Ignites Debate Over Africa's Colonial Past
From Kenya and Nigeria to South Africa and Uganda, Queen Elizabeth's death met with an outpouring of official condolences, mourning and memories of her frequent visits to Africa during her seven decades on the throne.
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PM To Reveal New Naval Flag On Friday, "Doing Away With Colonial Past"
India will unfurl a new naval flag that retires a British colonial symbol to mark the formal debut of the country's first locally built aircraft carrier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office said.
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Aaditya Thackeray Faces Legal Tangle Over Children In 'Save Aarey' Protest
Aaditya Thackeray got the decision to use Aarey area for a metro rail shed reversed when he was minister in his father Uddhav Thackeray's government; but a lot has changed in the past few weeks.
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"Abide With Me" A Sign of "Colonial Past", Sources Say As Hymn Dropped
The well-known patriotic song "Ae Mere Watan ke Logon" will be played at this year's "Beating the Retreat" ceremony instead of "Abide with me", sources have told NDTV amid a controversy over the omission of the much loved hymn.
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World's Newest Republic, Barbados To Cut Ties With Queen Elizabeth
Barbados is about to cut ties with the British monarchy, but the legacy of a sometimes brutal colonial past and the pandemic's impact on tourism pose major challenges for the Caribbean island as it becomes the world's newest republic.
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UK's Labour Party Pledges Jallianwala Bagh Apology In Election Manifesto
Britain's Opposition Labour Party on Thursday launched its manifesto for the December 12 General Election with a pledge to institute an audit into the country's colonial past, which would include an apology to India for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar 100 years ago.
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Trump And Putin Will Meet In Alaska, US State With Russia Link
Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will hold a high-stakes meeting about the Ukraine war on Friday in Alaska, which the United States bought from Russia more than 150 years ago.
-
The Story Of Maldives' Independence: A Look At The Islands' Colonial Past
PM Narendra Modi is in the Maldives as the Guest of Honour for the country's 60th Independence Day celebrations.
-
"Pluralism Suppressed In Past, Need To Give Voice To Creativity": S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said pluralism has been in the past suppressed by colonialism and big power dominance, and it was essential to give voice to traditions, heritage and ideas amid attempts to democratise the world order.
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King Charles Faces Calls To Compensate For UK's Brutal Past At Summit
Britain's King Charles faced calls to reckon with his country's colonial past Friday, as a summit of Commonwealth allies turned into a factious debate about the legacy of slavery and empire.
-
Rashtrapati Bhavan's Ashok, Durbar Halls Renamed. They Are Now Called...
In keeping with the government's efforts to move away from the colonial past, the President's Secretariat announced on Thursday that two important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan, where various ceremonies are held, are being renamed.
-
Watch: How To Make Goan Prawn Cutlet - Try This Easy Peasy Recipe
According to an article on indianculture.gov.in, Goa's colonial past left an incredible mark on its cuisine. Read on for details.
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Man, 22, Out On Bail Attacked By Mob In Rajasthan's Kota, Dies: Cops
A 22-year-old man died after allegedly being attacked by a mob over some past grouse in the Municipality Colony area of Baran City, police said on Sunday.
-
Edinburgh Apologies For Slavery, Colonialism Role In Past
The Scottish capital Edinburgh publicly apologised on Thursday for its role in slavery and colonialism, the latest UK municipality to say sorry for gruesome aspects of Britain's imperial past.
-
No Kohinoor Crown For Queen Consort Camilla? Palace Rethink, Claims Report
Plans for UK's Queen Consort's coronation using the Koh-i-Noor diamond are being reconsidered after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly warned that the move would evoke "painful memories of the colonial past".
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Queen Elizabeth's Death Ignites Debate Over Africa's Colonial Past
From Kenya and Nigeria to South Africa and Uganda, Queen Elizabeth's death met with an outpouring of official condolences, mourning and memories of her frequent visits to Africa during her seven decades on the throne.
-
PM To Reveal New Naval Flag On Friday, "Doing Away With Colonial Past"
India will unfurl a new naval flag that retires a British colonial symbol to mark the formal debut of the country's first locally built aircraft carrier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office said.
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Aaditya Thackeray Faces Legal Tangle Over Children In 'Save Aarey' Protest
Aaditya Thackeray got the decision to use Aarey area for a metro rail shed reversed when he was minister in his father Uddhav Thackeray's government; but a lot has changed in the past few weeks.
-
"Abide With Me" A Sign of "Colonial Past", Sources Say As Hymn Dropped
The well-known patriotic song "Ae Mere Watan ke Logon" will be played at this year's "Beating the Retreat" ceremony instead of "Abide with me", sources have told NDTV amid a controversy over the omission of the much loved hymn.
-
World's Newest Republic, Barbados To Cut Ties With Queen Elizabeth
Barbados is about to cut ties with the British monarchy, but the legacy of a sometimes brutal colonial past and the pandemic's impact on tourism pose major challenges for the Caribbean island as it becomes the world's newest republic.
-
UK's Labour Party Pledges Jallianwala Bagh Apology In Election Manifesto
Britain's Opposition Labour Party on Thursday launched its manifesto for the December 12 General Election with a pledge to institute an audit into the country's colonial past, which would include an apology to India for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar 100 years ago.
