Explore the history behind India's many "Civil Lines" areas and uncover how colonial-era design continues to influence modern cities such as Delhi, Kanpur, and Bareilly.

K. N. Panikkar shaped how modern India studies its past, questioning easy narratives and confronting the politics of memory. His books examined colonial power, culture, and communalism with unusual ...

When British traders landed on India’s shores in the 1600s, they arrived in search of spices and silk but stayed for centuries – leaving behind a legacy that would shape the nation long after their ...

Much has been made of the wealth transfer from India to Britain during colonial rule. Less discussed is the underinvestment in the health of the population ...