https://cdn.thewire.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/13120658/de-Tours-Characters.jpg Hindustani characters of the Grammatica Linguæ Indianæ Vulgaris (1703) of Francois-Marie de Tours. As a person who studies early modern vernaculars, I often hear … Was Hindi Really Created by India’s British Colonial Rulers?Read more
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Hindi was devised by a Scottish linguist of The East India Company
If the Anglophone Indians are derided as ‘Macaulay’s children’, then the Hindi speaking Indians can also be called ‘Gilchrist’s children’. My late maternal grandmother – … Hindi was devised by a Scottish linguist of The East India CompanyRead more
Posted inEconomics / Inequality / News
Britain is the Most “Unequal Country” in the EU
The UK has become the most unequal country in Europe in terms of wages and income distribution, according to a newly-published report by the Dublin-based … Britain is the Most “Unequal Country” in the EURead more
Posted inBank / Economics / ToMl
The revolving door between government & finance must slam shut
Former Chancellor Sajid Javid’s new job at JP Morgan, marks yet another swing in the revolving door between our biggest financial and political institutions – … The revolving door between government & finance must slam shutRead more
Posted inPolitics / ToMl
Voting in Britain for war. Take your pick
In his latest column for the New Statesman, John Pilger describes how Edwardian notions of war are again being promoted in western democracies, along with … Voting in Britain for war. Take your pickRead more
Posted incoup / Iran / ToMl
British spy’s account sheds light on role in 1953 Iranian coup
A first-hand account of Britain’s role in the 1953 coup that overthrew the elected prime minister of Iran and restored the shah to power has … British spy’s account sheds light on role in 1953 Iranian coupRead more
Posted inNews
The show trial of Julian Assange: A cruel and pseudolegal farce
Yesterday’s hearing in London made clear, if any further proof was needed, that the prosecution of Julian Assange is a shameful and degrading show trial, … The show trial of Julian Assange: A cruel and pseudolegal farceRead more
Posted inMedia / ToMl
The BBC is on Murdoch’s side
Britain is said to be approaching its Berlusconi Moment. That is to say, if Rupert Murdoch wins control of Sky he will command half the … The BBC is on Murdoch’s sideRead more
Posted inSaudi Arabia / ToMl / Weapons / Yemen
Britain resumed arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Eyewitnesses in Yemen tell Declassified UK’s reporter on the ground about the aftermath of an airstrike that killed a young girl and her grandmother. “At … Britain resumed arms sales to Saudi ArabiaRead more
Posted inMiddle East / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
David Cameron’s gift of war and racism, to them and us
The Euro-American attack on Libya has nothing to do with protecting anyone; only the terminally naive believe such nonsense. It is the West’s response to … David Cameron’s gift of war and racism, to them and usRead more