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Adrija RoychowdhurySep 13, 2016
Yes, the Sinhalese have their origins in Bengal, Odisha Subscriber Only
The “Mahavamsa”, arguably the greatest chronicle of Sri Lanka, narrates that the founder of the Sinhalese community had his roots among ancestors from East India.
Express Web DeskSep 11, 2016
9/11 anniversary: How the conspiracy theories were debunked Subscriber Only
Americans are far from being unified in accepting the government’s version of the factors that caused the 9/11 attacks.
Adrija RoychowdhurySep 11, 2016
9/11 anniversary: How the world changed in 17 years Subscriber Only
The attacks that were claimed by the Islamic radical organisation “Al-Qaeda” would change the global order of things forever.
Adrija RoychowdhurySep 4, 2016
In order to be declared a saint, the congregation needs to agree to the candidate having lived a virtuous life and having performed at least two miracles through the intercession of God after her death.
Adrija RoychowdhuryAug 17, 2016
Balochistan: Everything you need to know about the Pakistan province and its bumpy history Subscriber Only
Balochistan and Pakistan government conflict caused by reasons including a ripe ethnic nationalism along with feelings of economic and political exclusion.
Adrija RoychowdhuryAug 15, 2016
British museums shine thanks to all the loot from India Subscriber Only
In Britain, a museum visitor from India is suddenly made aware of how his or her past has brutally been ripped away and appended to British history, now on display for tourists from around the
Adrija RoychowdhuryAug 8, 2016
With majority of the men behind bars, women took to the streets, raising slogans, holding lectures and demonstrations, and making and transporting explosives.
Adrija RoychowdhuryAug 7, 2016
Old Chinese map suggests Columbus did not discover America Subscriber Only
If proved authentic, the map can help negate the theory of European dominance in the discovery of modern world.
Adrija RoychowdhuryAug 1, 2016
Fisherman’s discovery to help rewrite history of Sunderbans Subscriber Only
Sunderbans discovery: Material collected by Biswajit Sahu will be of much use in refuting the claim of the British to have written the history of the region in all its accuracy.
Adrija RoychowdhuryJul 31, 2016
Mohenjo Daro: Ashutosh Gowariker, why are your characters calling their city ‘mound of the dead’? Subscriber Only
Mohenjo Daro is a Sindhi word which means ‘mound of the dead’
Adrija RoychowdhuryJul 28, 2016
The presidential elections is scheduled to take place on November 18 and at present three of the four running parties have put forth their presidential nominee.
Adrija RoychowdhuryJul 26, 2016
As Europe struggles to deal with a huge refugee influx it might be useful to remind ourselves of a similar route taken by European refugees about half a century back.
Adrija RoychowdhuryJul 25, 2016
PM Modi wants joint elections: There was a time when Centre, states went to polls together Subscriber Only
The idea of a joint Lok Sabha and Assembly elections is not new to India.
Adrija RoychowdhuryJul 18, 2016
#MandelaDay: Gandhi was not the only Indian to inspire Madiba Subscriber Only
In his autobiography, Nelson Mandela spoke at length on the lessons he learnt from his Indian friends.
Adrija RoychowdhuryJul 4, 2016
In his call to Indians to resist British domination, Mahatma Gandhi often referred to and drew inspiration from the American revolution.
Adrija RoychowdhuryJun 30, 2016
Imperialism: The real story behind Tarzan and Mowgli Subscriber Only
Both Tarzan and Mowgli are ideal representations of 'the white man's burden'.
Adrija RoychowdhuryJun 27, 2016
The erstwhile celebration of diversity in Britain, comes in direct contrast with the rhetoric of xenophobia that allegedly surrounds Britain’s decision to drop out of the European Union.
Adrija RoychowdhuryJun 26, 2016
When the British announced war on August 4, 1914, Indians considered it their duty to defend the interests of their colonisers and support the ‘British fight’ with their ‘life and property’.
World Refugee Day: Five human influxes that have shaped India Subscriber Only
The birth of India was accompanied by one of the biggest refugee crisis the world has seen.
Adrija RoychowdhuryJun 19, 2016
The many ‘isms’ in 52-year history of Shiv Sena Subscriber Only
As the Sena completes 52 years on Tuesday, one is compelled to reflect upon the astute utilisation of ideologies through which the Shiv Sena could capture the political mood of Maharashtra and also of the
Express Web DeskJun 7, 2016
Sprawled across 624 acres in the Virginia Hills overlooking the national capital, the Arlington Cemetery is of special significance to the American historical consciousness.
Adrija RoychowdhuryJun 4, 2016
Muhammad Ali’s bouts outside the ring: Embrace of Islam and refusal to fight in Vietnam Subscriber Only
"My conscious won't let me go shoot my brother, or some darker people, or some poor hungry people in the mud for big powerful America," said Ali
Adrija RoychowdhuryMay 27, 2016
The elite status of the African slaves in India ensured that a number of them had access to political authority and secrets which they could make use of to become rulers in their own right,
Adrija RoychowdhuryMay 24, 2016
Port of persistence: How India docked at Chabahar Subscriber Only
The historic pact makes Chabahar the first foreign port which India is involved in developing to such a large extent.
Adrija RoychowdhuryMay 23, 2016
From Aryabhata to RLV-TD: A history of India’s space journeys Subscriber Only
ISRO was originally called the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) when it was set up in 1962 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Vikram Sarabhai.
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