Influential women rulers omitted from new NCERT Class 8 textbook, highlighting Maratha empire and colonial era changes.

In November 2018, my journey through India continued as I explored seven new cities, starting in Bengaluru. My adventure ...

Britain’s tariff policies on Indian goods were not just economic measures; they were tools to maintain imperial control over ...

The popular historical site in Tamil Nadu’s Villupuram district, the Gingee Fort known as the Troy of the East, inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list was a proud moment for Tamil Nadu and its ...

From historic artefacts and contemporary art to interactive exhibitions, London’s best museums have something for every visitor ...

Beneath Bengaluru's modern skyline lie centuries-old stories of ghosts, gods, and guarded secrets. Explore the city's hidden ...

LONDON, (IANS) – Erstwhile Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan’s ‘Bedchamber Sword’ had sold for $17 million at an auction in London. Described as “one of the world’s rare artefacts”, the sword ...

Recent changes in NCERT's new Class 8 history textbook have stirred controversy over the portrayal of key historical figures. While Mir Jafar is now explicitly labelled a "traitor," mentions of Tipu ...

Kolkata Restorers have begun restoring the historic Tollygunge Ghari Ghar, a Grade I heritage structure built around 1865 by Tipu Sultan's grandson, Prince Rahimuddin Shah. The restoration, funded ...

Alexander the Great conquered the known world, even pushing the borders of his sprawling empire into the uncharted territories of the Indus Valley. How he conquered the world—and then lost it—is an ...

The Bombay High Court has rejected former MLA Faruk Shah's plea to quash the FIR over the Tipu Sultan statue in Dhule, citing illegal construction and an ongoing investigation.

Most of my readers are quite familiar with the great rulers of the Renaissance: Henry VIII and his consecutive marital ...