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Indian History, Indian Civilization, Hindu History, Hindu Civilization from a decolonized lens. Learn India’s forgotten history.
Chronicling racial relations between Bharatiyas and their last foreign invaders
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In July 1765, Robert Clive, in a letter to Sir Francis Sykes, compared Gomorrah favourably to Calcutta, then capital of British India. He wrote:...
Outnumbered Portuguese fled at the sight of Indian Army
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A night at either of my grandmothers' houses was always magical, not the least due to the absence of electricity in Goan villages. One...
Kashi epitomizes the unshakeable resilience and unity of Hindus
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The city of Kashi epitomizes the unshakeable resilience and unity of Hindus. Devastated multiple times by Islamic invaders, it rose again every time to...
‘Jagdamba ki Jai Ho’: 2nd Lt Arun Khetrapal’s battlecry in 1971 war
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‘Jagdamba ki Jai Ho! Those were the words spoken during the 1971 Bharat-Pakistan war by a wounded yet determined and courageous 2nd Lt Arun...
A figurine belonging to the Sindu-Saraswati civilization which is currently in Barakat Gallery appears to be the oldest known depiction of Bhagwan Vishnu.
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The Prime Minister extended his wishes for the day of the Feast of St. Francis Xavier on Friday, December 3, alluding that this occasion...
Pakistan and fate of its founding fathers
Pakistan was established consequent upon the division of British India. Then the Princely ruled states in whole of Bharat were given an option to...
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Here is a fascinating map of all the places of ancient Bharat as mentioned in Mahābhārata. This map is put on display in Purana...
Hindus and Sikhs have both ‘saved’ each other at various times in history
In recent times, the Sikhs Vs Hindus debate has been set off by some elements who want to project Sikhs as 'saviors' of Hindus....
Biden assures Americans of turkey for Thanksgiving!
US President Joe Biden has tried to calm fears regarding food shortages as the country gears up for the annual Thanksgiving festival. Supply chain...