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Mughals deleted from curriculum: history as political tool

The new education policy 2020 is being implemented gradually. Apart from other things it has focused on ‘Indian Knowledge systems’ and ‘Indian traditions’. The changes in the History/Social Sciences...

The Spirit of Quit India Movement: Lohia’s Perception

August 9, 2019 is the 77th anniversary of the...

Some incoherent thoughts on abolition of Article 370

The abrogation of Article 370 that binds India to...

Kashmir and Article 370: Kerala expresses shock and protest

Kerala expressed its shock and protest at the unexpected...

Some Myths About Article 370, 35A and Kashmir

Over the years, several myths have been widely propagated...

Resolution on Kashmir Is Against Constitution and History!

In this episode of 'Hafte Ki Baat', senior journalist...

I am choosing Kashmir: How a post on Article 370 became a Question about my Morality

The government of India abrogated Article 370 on Monday,...

Towards a ‘Suitable’ Ambedkar

Is tweaking of Babasaheb’s iconic slogan -- Educate, Organise,...

The Long Dark Night In Kashmir

At the stroke of the midnight hour on 5...

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