East India Company

James Augustus Hicky's Bengal Gazette highlighted native struggles in Kolkata, criticised East India Company corruption, and questioned Britain's wars in India.

Tilka Manjhi led India's first people’s revolt triggered by the East India Company’s (EIC) exploitative practices against Adivasi communities in conjunction with the oppressive local princely class, moneylenders and zamindars beholden to the British.

James Augustus Hicky's Bengal Gazette reported on the troubles of native residents in Kolkata, challenged rampant corruption in the East India Company and even questioned why Britain was fighting wars in India.

Though sadly most were betrayed by their fellow Indians, many of them are now part of modern Indian folklore and must be celebrated.

Single-handedly taking on the might of the British Empire, Rani Chennamma redefined empowerment, bravery and feminism in an era when women were expected to stay indoors.

Did you know the traditional vegetable-dyed plaid 'lungi' of the fishermen in Tamil Nadu first came to global attention over 800 years ago?

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Even if the Portuguese, British or Dutch entered the country, he might not have risen arms against them, but then the Portuguese tried to dominate over the sovereignty of the Maratha empire.

This attack that came to be known as the Vellore Mutiny was carried out on the midnight of 10 July 1806. What is the story of this rebellion that lasted just one day but cost over 400 lives? Why was it carried out and how was it subdued in under a day?

A quiet little village named Patna in Scotland recently celebrated Bihar Diwas to celebrate its historic links with the Bihar capital.