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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicEuropean history

Topic: European history

Witch on a broomstick—how the medieval invention came about and survived over the years

Although witch-hunting ended – at least in Europe and North America – in the 18th century, the image of witches flying on brooms endures.

New book explores Asian identity, provides history of the 20th century from an Asian perspective

Published by HarperCollins India, ‘Asia after Europe' by Prof. Sugata Bose will be released on 5 February on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online venue to launch non-fiction books.

How European fashion transformed in the 17th century with Mantua and gave us endless period drama

From the 18th to 20th centuries, dressmaking and other fashion-related industries were the main source of employment for women in Britain, Australia and the United States.

Mughals failed India in science. Just see what Europe did between 1526 and 1757

BJP and its followers portray the Mughal era as a dark period while established historians highlight the glory of 'Great Mughals'. But no one compares Mughals with Europeans.

On Camera

The Supreme Court is losing its credibility. It should frighten us all—Maneka Gandhi

The dogs will survive whatever orders are passed. But institutions are more fragile than we imagine. Once lost, the trust they embody takes generations to rebuild.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.