Bharat needs to reclaim her history from Delhi. Don’t complain, act — Vikram Sampath
It appears that our history is a laundry list of invasions and battles lost. There is little emphasis on the strong resistance we put up or the battles we won. Key Points
ThePrintMughals left a scientific legacy in India. Ain-I-Akbari to Lucknow's Firangi Mahal
Scientific inventions in the West cannot be hailed by blaming the Mughal state. An empire has to be compared with an empire. Key Points
ThePrint10th anniversary of bloodiest day in Egypt's modern history. Know what happened
Egypts modern history took a turn with this tragic incident. Know why hundreds of protesters were killed in an army crackdown. Key Points
Economic TimesBattle of Plassey anniv should be declared ‘Savdhan Diwas’: Former Jhansi DM
Former divisional commissioner of Jhansi, Ajay Shankar Pandey proposed at a history conference held in Bundelkhand University that June 23 be declared 'Savdhan Diwas' to commemorate the Battle of Plassey and remind Indian youth of the errors of the past. The conference also discussed the importance of studying history from an Indian point of view. Key Points
Hindustan TimesNCERT tweaks appear politically motivated
The giveaway in the story is the choice of chapters and passages selected for deletion. The only full chapter knocked out is on the Mughal period. Key Points
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Why dropping the Mughals (and mechanics) from textbooks is ok
Apart from taking up a disproportionate amount of student mindspace, the Babur-to-Bahadur Shah lot wont disappear outside the syllabus. Because if they do, there may be some awkward consequences. Key Points
The Economic TimesMahatma Gandhi’s real identity has always troubled BJP-RSS, says Tushar
The NCERT has deleted key passages on Gandhi, his assassin Nathuram Godse and the 1948 ban on RSS from Class 12 political science and history textbooks which are taught across India in schools affiliated to the CBSE. Many state boards also follow the NCERT curriculum. Key Points
The Indian ExpressYou can make changes in textbooks, but can’t change history: Congress on over deletions from NCERT textbooks
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the BJP and in a tweet wrote, "You can (make) changes in Textbooks but you cannot change the history of the country. This is an attempt by the BJP-RSS, they can try as much as they want, but they cannot erase history." Key Points
FinancialexpressCan psychiatry heal wounds of history? Delhi doctors say ‘battle for the mind’ is political
History and politics play a role in the psyche of a nation and the mental health of its people. Just how much so was the crux of a panel discussion at Delhi’s IIC. Key Points
ThePrintMartin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon: A gripping tale of forgotten injustices in American History
Martin Scorsese's upcoming film Killers of the Flower Moon brings to light the dark history of the 1920s Osage murders in Oklahoma. Based on David Grann's book, the movie tells the story of the systematic killings of wealthy Osage Native Americans for their oil money. The film highlights the cultural prejudice and white supremacy that allowed these crimes to occur, as well as the erasure of this chapter in American history. Key Points
Economic Times
Watch: Jaishankar’s ‘RRR’ jibe at British rule during Raisina Dialogue
EAM Jaishankar on Friday during the Raisina Dialogue, used the popular movie ‘RRR’ reference to speak about the India-UK's evolving relationship in terms of their shared history. Ex-UK PM Tony Blair, former cricketer Kevin Pietersen were in attendance. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAhilyabai Holkar, Nehru, USSR — ThePrint's PastForward tells us how we got here
'We're headbutting over history more and more now–not just in academia but in politics, social media, YouTube, and WhatsApp. It’s like history is on steroids,' says Rama Lakshmi, Editor, PastForward. Key Points
ThePrintFacebook will now track every website you visit and then use that data to show you ads
Facebook has introduced a new feature called "Link History" in its mobile app. This feature is turned on by default and lets Facebook keep a record of all the links you click. The feature can also be turned off in a few simple steps. Key Points
India TodayDid American history X foreshadow the resurgence of white nationalism in the US?
In 1998, a brutal and controversial indie film portrayed a grim vision of white nationalism in the US. Twenty-five years on, it appears to have anticipated a growing, 21st-Century movement, writes Tom Joudrey. Key Points
BBCPakistan growth slows sharply as economic challenges mount
International Business News: Pakistan's GDP grew provisionally by 0.29% in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, marking one of the lowest growth rates in country's history. The e Key Points
Times Of India
MrBeast makes history with most reposted post on X after earning over $250,000
MrBeast's viral post on X amasses 3.9 million reposts. Key Points
Hindustan TimesNCERT director clarifies Mughal history still part of curriculum, calls claims of removal a lie
Mughal history continues to be part of the curriculum in various class levels, "the NCERT director claimed. Furthermore, they are following the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises reducing content load in education. Key Points
FinancialexpressAmit Shah is ‘unaware of history, keeps rewriting it’: Rahul Gandhi slams Home Minister over Nehru criticism
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said, ‘Pandit Nehru gave his life for India, he was in jail for years. Amit Shah is unaware of history. I cannot expect him to know history, he has the habit of rewriting it…’ Key Points
mintObituary: PU alumna leaves behind rich art history legacy
Friends and family paid final respects to art historian Kavita Singh who was cremated here on Monday. Kavita passed away on Sunday after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 58. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGuerlain preserves cosmetics history in new ‘warehouse of wonders’
The world’s first lipstick. The first modern perfume. A pivoting toothbrush. The original Nivea cream and serum. Not to mention the intimate secrets of Queen Elizabeth II. These are some of the treasures held in Guerlain’s first archive, which brings stories from the iconic French cosmetic company’s sensational past to life. Guerlain gave The Associated […] Key Points
The Indian Express
10 Inspirational Quotes by Andrew Carnegie on Wealth and Philanthropy
Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist. Carnegie led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century and became one of the richest Americans in history. Key Points
Times of IndiaHow to clear your location history on Google Maps: A step-by-step guide
Google Maps, however, remembers the places you visited, searched, shared and reviewed. In case you wish to delete your location history on the app, then here’s a quick guide. Key Points
mintFor the record: A Wknd interview with historian Anita Anand of Empire
She has the popular podcast, Empire, with William Dalrymple; three books on India’s entwined history with Britain and a fourth one in the works. For too long, colonisers depicted themselves as heroes and Indians were in the backdrop of their own story, says the British historian of Indian origin. She’s now unearthing forgotten tales, placing new heroes and heroines in the spotlight. Key Points
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