Modern History
Freedom struggle, post-independence events and historical developments
Shining a light on the life of C.V. Raman
India observed National Science Day on February 28, 2026, commemorating the 98th anniversary of C.V. Raman's announcement of the Raman Effect. The day marks ...
‘Rs 35,000 loaned to British in 1917’: Madhya Pradesh family to formally pursue war-time loan given to colonial govt
Vivek Ruthia, a 63-year-old resident of Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, has announced plans to formally seek repayment from the British government for a Rs 35,000 lo...
Proponent of temple entry, critic of Hindi policy: Story of C. Rajagopalachari, with new statue in Rashtrapati Bhavan
A historical profile revisited the multifaceted legacy of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari — known as "Rajaji" — on the occasion of renewed public interest in his...
How photography helped the British empire classify India
Historical analysis has revisited how the British colonial administration systematically deployed photography from the mid-nineteenth century as an instrumen...
Bhabha, Cold War, nuclear technology, 1955: Dos and don’t for India in AI
An analytical piece draws parallels between India's approach to nuclear technology development under Homi Jehangir Bhabha during the Cold War (1950s–1960s) a...
The four unsung stanzas of Vande Mataram: Why govt directive on singing full National Song has kicked up a storm
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued comprehensive guidelines on February 11, 2026, formalising the official protocol for the rendition of Vande M...
What the Tamils wrote in ancient Egypt
Researchers have identified approximately 30 Tamil-Brahmi and Prakrit inscriptions inside six rock-cut tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, including the to...
Why Nehru recognised Tibet as a part of China — CDS Anil Chauhan explains
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, speaking at the Bharat Himalayan Strategy Forum in Dehradun, explained why Prime Minister Nehru recognised...
Explained: A 19th-century Adivasi uprising in Jharkhand, and its contested commemoration
The 19th-century Adivasi uprising in Jharkhand — the Munda Ulgulan (1899-1900), led by Birsa Munda — has become the subject of contested commemoration, with ...