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British era

Yale University named after corrupt East India governor 'apologises' for slave trade in India under British

US-based international educational institution Yale University issued an apology recently for its connection to slavery — that surfaced in a book titled 'Yale and Slavery: A History' which mentions the name of Elihu Yale (1649-1721) after whom the University is named.

21 February 2024, 11:45 IST

Yale University named after corrupt East India governor 'apologises' for slave trade in India under British

Yale University named after corrupt East India governor 'apologises' for slave trade in India under British

Yale University named after corrupt East India governor 'apologises' for slave trade in India under British

21 February 2024, 11:45 IST

Criminal defamation law needs reforms

The provision was enacted to protect the interests of the British Empire and its officials when India was under colonial rule

01 June 2023, 18:47 IST

Criminal defamation law needs reforms

Criminal defamation law needs reforms

Criminal defamation law needs reforms

01 June 2023, 18:47 IST

Tiranga replaced Union Jack often pre-1947 in Kodagu

In 1930, the tiranga was hoisted at a number of villages in Kodagu district

10 August 2022, 02:45 IST

Tiranga replaced Union Jack many times much before 1947 in Kodagu

Tiranga replaced Union Jack many times much before 1947 in Kodagu

Tiranga replaced Union Jack often pre-1947 in Kodagu

10 August 2022, 02:45 IST

Scrolls & Leaves | The curse of the Koh-i-Noor

With the Koh-i-Noor strapped to his arm, the 'Lion of Punjab' was the final stand against the British East India Company

30 October 2021, 10:27 IST

Scrolls & Leaves | The curse of the Koh-i-Noor

Scrolls & Leaves | The curse of the Koh-i-Noor

Scrolls & Leaves | The curse of the Koh-i-Noor

30 October 2021, 10:27 IST

BJP wants to impose 'company rule' in India: Akhilesh

Farmers are apprehensive that they will turn labourers after the new laws are implemented, Akhilesh said

07 March 2021, 14:56 IST

BJP wants to impose 'company rule' in India, says Samajwadi Chief Akhilesh Yadav

BJP wants to impose 'company rule' in India, says Samajwadi Chief Akhilesh Yadav

BJP wants to impose 'company rule' in India: Akhilesh

07 March 2021, 14:56 IST

Display of Tagore’s protest against Jalianwala massacre

Come March 2 visitors to the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata will have a glimpse of the letters and acts of protests by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore against the Jalianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar.

25 February 2020, 15:46 IST

Victoria Memorial to hold exhibition on Rabindranath Tagore’s protest against Jalianwala Bagh massacre

Victoria Memorial to hold exhibition on Rabindranath Tagore’s protest against Jalianwala Bagh massacre

Display of Tagore’s protest against Jalianwala massacre

25 February 2020, 15:46 IST

British era guesthouse stands strong

There are several guesthouses or restrooms constructed during the British era in and around Narasimharajapura taluk. A guesthouse constructed at Chikka Agrahara has still retained its old charm.

05 January 2020, 16:51 IST

British era guesthouse stands strong

British era guesthouse stands strong

British era guesthouse stands strong

05 January 2020, 16:51 IST