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Suhrawardy and the Bengal Famine of 1943
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Suhrawardy and the Bengal Famine of 1943

Priya Chaturvedi- May 8, 2020

Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, a strong leader of the Hindu Mahasabha vehemently criticised Suhrawardy for his misdeeds as the Minister of Civil Supplies. Read More

Winston Churchill: Why the Anglo-American glorification of this monster must stop
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Winston Churchill: Why the Anglo-American glorification of this monster must stop

Rakesh Krishnan Simha- March 21, 2018

Churchill claimed to be protecting freedom and democracy and yet he denied the same to people under British rule. He held openly racist views of ... Read More

Remembering India’s forgotten holocaust
Archives, Indology

Remembering India’s forgotten holocaust

Rakesh Krishnan Simha- January 20, 2018

Churchill’s hostility toward Indians has long been documented. At a War Cabinet meeting, he blamed the Indians themselves for the famine, saying they “breed like ... Read More