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The Story of Kashmir: Part Two
As we learnt in the first part of our The Story of Kashmir series, the Hindu narrative claims that Kashmir has been a part of a long, Hindu tradition and it was due to the Muslim invasions that the valley’s Hindus had to suffer which paved way for the Muslims to take full control of Read more
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The Story of Kashmir: Part One
The story of Kashmir is complex, woven with threads of historical, political, and cultural intricacies. It’s not just a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan, but a saga involving myriad actors, each with their own narratives and stakes. Beyond the two dominant nation-states and their respective religious narratives, there are the Kashmiri people, with diverse Read more
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The Story of Indian Independence: Part Three
In the first and second part of the Indian independence series, we learnt about the expansion of the British Raj in India. Now, in the concluding part, we will see how the country emerged out of it as an independent nation. Let’s start then, shall wel? While the British power gained its heights during the Read more
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The Story of Indian Independence: Part Two
In the first part of the Indian independence series, we learnt about the spread of colonialism. Let’s see what followed next. By the early 17th century, various European powers had established their trading posts in India. At one level, they were merely trying to expand their trade, and yet, on another level, they had bigger Read more
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The Story of Indian Independence: Part One
In this series, we will discuss the story of Indian independence struggle from the British rule. We will make use of a number of books on the subject which you’d find in the reference section. So… let’s begin the story of Indian independence from the colonial rule. When we talk about colonialism in India, the Read more
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10 Books to Understand India-China Relationship
If anything we have learnt from the recent India-China conflict, it’s the simple fact that we understand very little about it. These two are ancient civilisations and their relationship is as old and as complicated as the history behind them. So, if you are planning to read and grasp this subject thoroughly, we suggest you Read more
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