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Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee: a heartfelt tribute
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Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee: a heartfelt tribute

IndiaFacts Staff- June 24, 2014

Early life and career Syama Prasad Mookerjee was born in a Bengali family on 6 July 1901 in Calcutta (Kolkata). His father was Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, ... Read More

The Real Truth about the Muzaffarnagar riots: Part 12
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The Real Truth about the Muzaffarnagar riots: Part 12

IndiaFacts Staff- April 22, 2014

This is the continuation of the report on Muzaffarnagar riots accessed by IndiaFacts. Read the previous part here. Appendix 1: Information received under Right to Information (RTI) Act Information ... Read More

Decline & Fall of the Hindu Civilization in Cambodia
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Decline & Fall of the Hindu Civilization in Cambodia

Dr. Naresha Duraiswamy- April 7, 2014

Cambodian history illustrates the interplay of economics and ideology in defining the fate of a nation. A vibrant South East Asian empire that selectively adopted ... Read More

2014 Elections: Quick Quotes
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2014 Elections: Quick Quotes

IndiaFacts Staff- January 23, 2014

Because the election season has more or less begun, IndiaFacts presents some quick quotes sent in by a reader. Read More

A Short History of Indian Mercantilism
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A Short History of Indian Mercantilism

Dr. Naresha Duraiswamy- December 24, 2013

The history of South India is one of a vibrant and dynamic mercantilism. I would highlight just one example out of several i.e. the international ... Read More