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Cow Slaughter And The British Raj
Commentary

Cow Slaughter And The British Raj

Manu Kohli- April 26, 2022

  (Image source: istockphoto.com ) “Though the Muhammadans’ cow killing is made the pretext for the agitation, it is in fact directed against us, who ... Read More

British Raj And The Defaming of India Since The 1800s (II)
Analyses

British Raj And The Defaming of India Since The 1800s (II)

Manu Kohli- December 12, 2021

Historian Thomas Trautmann says, “James Mill's highly influential History of British India (1817) – most particularly the long essay 'Of the Hindus' comprising ten chapters – is the ... Read More

British Reparations: Let’s ask for it
Archives, Commentaries

British Reparations: Let’s ask for it

Prashant Pandey- December 26, 2018

British colonial past -- as a story of unethical rulers wringing the natives dry not only of their economic wherewithal but also destroying its entire ... Read More

How British destroyed Indian Textile Industry
Archives, Indology

How British destroyed Indian Textile Industry

Shubham Verma- December 13, 2017

If the government provides necessary support, we can again create a billion dollar opportunity without huge investments. But if we continue to teach everyone English ... Read More

William Dalrymple’s incurable colonial hangover
Archives, Identity (Distortion & Appropriation)

William Dalrymple’s incurable colonial hangover

Arvind Kumar- February 25, 2014

Behold! The direct descendant of Major General Sir John Dalrymple of North Berwick, 5th Baronet, a great soldier known for his cruelties in Madras Presidency, ... Read More