margaret thatcher

Why history of British Empire is not taught enough in UK schools

December 23, 2022 6:19 pm

Britain has for long struggled in determining how to best represent its Empire to its own people. In the 19th century there was much propaganda around the Empire inside classrooms. By the 1980s, Empire had become a dirty word. At present, although it is mentioned as a non-statutory topic in the national curriculum, it is hardly ever taught.

October 20, 1982, Forty Years Ago: Tension in Amritsar

October 19, 2022 11:26 pm

Shoot-at-sight orders were issued in Amritsar by the deputy commissioner, Sardar Singh. The official statement said that the order was issued in the city in view of the violent clashes between police and Akali supporters in the vicinity of the Golden Temple.

September 30, 1982, Forty Years Ago: India-UK Talks

September 29, 2022 10:42 pm

The Prime Ministers of India and Britain had a wide-ranging exchange of views on international issues including the situation in West Asia and the outcome of their respective visits to the Soviet Union and China.

May 28, 1982, Forty Years Ago: Falkland War Rages

May 27, 2022 11:20 pm

British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has said that Britain's landing forces were moving forward from their position around St Carlos. Speaking in Parliament, she said that our forces are moving forward on the bridgehead.

May 19, 1982, Forty Years Ago: State Polls

May 18, 2022 11:09 pm

The Congress (I) is facing its toughest challenge since it returned to power in 1980 when about 52 million voters line up at the polling booth on May 19 to elect state governments in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, West Bengal and Kerala.

May 6, 1982, Forty Years Ago: Pressure On UK

May 05, 2022 10:37 pm

Amid international pressure to end the fighting for the Falkland Islands, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher had a meeting with her war cabinet to discuss the loss of the destroyer H M S Sheffield knocked down by Argentine forces with at least 30 killed.

April 27, 1982, Forty Years Ago: UK’s Assault

April 26, 2022 11:44 pm

She said some 180 Argentines have been taken prisoners during the assault that began on April 25 with a landing on the largest port, Grytviken followed by the securing of the Leith labour on April 26.

January 15, 1982, Forty Years Ago: 20 Point Programme

January 14, 2022 11:34 pm

🔴 The PM announced a recast and redefined 20 point programme. Mrs Gandhi shared the details of the programme while marking two years in office since her return to power.

May 20, 1981, Forty Years Ago: Protesters Differ

May 19, 2021 10:57 pm

While AASU President Prafulla Kumar Mahanta said nothing new had emerged in the talks, AAGSP convenor said that the talks had progressed satisfactorily.

April 17, 1981, Forty Years Ago: The Afghan Plan

April 17, 2021 2:25 am

Speaking at the Central Hall of Parliament, she said her government was ready to join with others, including Afghanistan’s neighbours and permanent members of the Security Council, on how these plans would be achieved.

How godman Chandraswami got Margaret Thatcher to wear a talisman

August 14, 2014 12:35 pm