British Rule

August 31 is a day marked by significant historical events, including the tragic death of Princess Diana and the independence of several nations. This date also commemorates notable births and deaths, reflecting the profound impact of these moments on history.

‘Courting India’ | British Academy Book Prize-winning author Nandini Das ‘wanted to give marginalised voices their due attention’

Courting India is an intriguing non-fiction account of the English entry into the subcontinent, taking cues from the first English ambassador in India, Thomas Roe.

Kangana Ranaut slammed for ‘India got independence in 2014’ comment, police complaint filed

Kangana Ranaut was heard saying at a media event that what India attained in 1947 was not independence, but “bheek” (alms or handouts) from the British imperialists.

UP to spend Rs 234 crore on zoo named after Ashfaqullah Khan

Ashfaqullah Khan was a noted freedom fighter born in Uttar Pradesh in the year 1900. He was sentenced to death along with his aide Ram Prasad Bismil for being complicit in the Kakori train robbery of 1925.

Australia-India consortium wants to restart historic gold mine

Mining in Karnataka's Kolar gold field ended in 2001 as gold prices slumped. But a government tender could lead to mining leases held by Bharat Gold Mines Ltd sold to the highest bidder and operations resume.

Amar Bose, inventor of Bose audio systems, dies at 83

Amar G Bose, the Indian-American visionary entrepreneur and acoustics pioneer, famous for making high-quality Bose audio systems and speakers for home users, auditoriums and automobiles, has died.

Charkha continues to spin magic among Gandhi followers

Mahatma Gandhi's eternal companion - the charkha - has touched new levels of popularity among his followers as the sale of the hand spinning wheel has tripled in the last year from the Sabarmati Ashram here.