“The object of the exercise is to get some rocks which will remain ours,” wrote Denis Greenhill, the head of the Colonial Office in 1966 … The Cruel, Dishonest and Shameful Story of Britain’s Last Colony may be Coming to an EndRead more
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Reckoning with Colonial Past in Africa
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has focused global attention on the British royal family and renewed criticism of the monarchy both inside the U.K. … Reckoning with Colonial Past in AfricaRead more
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Role of Muslims in India’s Freedom Struggle
For all patriotic Indians, it is the worst of times, it is the age of foolishness, it is the epoch of incredulity, it is the … Role of Muslims in India’s Freedom StruggleRead more
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Santhal Hul Wasn’t Just the First Anti-British Revolt, It Was Against All Exploitation
‘The struggle of man [humans] against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting,’ wrote Milan Kundera in one of his works. This powerful quote … Santhal Hul Wasn’t Just the First Anti-British Revolt, It Was Against All ExploitationRead more
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France & U.S. Urged to Pay Reparations for Destroying Nation
The story dates back to the early 19th century. In 1804, the enslaved people of Haiti rose up, leading a rebellion against French colonial rule, … France & U.S. Urged to Pay Reparations for Destroying NationRead more
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We mourn his passing, but celebrate his life – Ganpati Bal Yadav (1920-2021)
Ganpati Bal Yadav cycled off into the sunset last week. The freedom fighter and underground courier for revolutionaries had completed his century and was batting … We mourn his passing, but celebrate his life – Ganpati Bal Yadav (1920-2021)Read more
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When Bhabani Mahato fed the revolution
“It must have been very hard for you when your husband Baidyanath was jailed for 13 months in the Quit India movement?” I ask Bhabani … When Bhabani Mahato fed the revolutionRead more
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7 Forgotten Western Rebels Who Fought for India’s Independence
In an interview to talk about his new book Rebels Against the Raj: Western Fighters for India’s Freedom, Ramachandra Guha explains that the seven British … 7 Forgotten Western Rebels Who Fought for India’s IndependenceRead more
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Panimara’s foot soldiers of freedom – 2
There were battles on other fronts, too, that Panimara’s freedom fighters had to wage. Some of these were right at home. Inspired by Gandhiji’s call … Panimara’s foot soldiers of freedom – 2Read more
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Panimara’s foot soldiers of freedom – 1
“Take back all these petitions and tear them up,” said Chamaru. “They are not valid. This court will not entertain them.” He was really beginning … Panimara’s foot soldiers of freedom – 1Read more