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Narayani Gupta preserved Delhi history for decades. For scholars, she’s ‘God sent’

The release of 'Cities, Citizens, Classrooms and Beyond: Essays on Narayani Gupta' saw scholars such as Swapna Liddle, Lokesh Ohri, Ratish Nanda, and Amar Farooqui come together.

JNU wasn’t part of Nehru’s vision. It was supposed to be called Raisina University

In ‘This Too Is India’, author Githa Hariharan speaks to historians, playwrights, translators and more about issues that plague India.

Dalrymple is right on WhatsApp history. Our textbooks don’t even mention that debates exist

Students are expected to learn a great many names, events, and dates. But nowhere is it emphasised sufficiently that history is much more than just a set of facts.

Bengaluru is offering a slice of its rich past—in the chaos of KR Market

Through maps, photographs, texts, and poetry, the Banni Nodi project takes people back to Bangalore Fort and Tipu Sultan’s final battle against the East India company in 1799.

‘WhatsApp history’ shows the appetite is real but bite-sized—begin by adapting to digital age

What has been revealed yet again is the significance of open discourse. After all, it took popular historian William Dalrymple's comment to spark dialogue across communities.

Who’s responsible for the state of India’s history? Propaganda, profits & influencers

Indian academia is sometimes unfairly maligned because it was not designed for the decentralised, instantaneous information transmission of the 21st century.

Mughal historian Swapna Liddle is Lutyens’ Delhi’s new toast. She isn’t caught in history wars

From book launches and exhibitions to conferences, Swapna Liddle’s name is on every significant invite.

Arikamedu is an ancient Indo-Roman trading port. There’s a reason you’ve never heard of it

Arikamedu is one of the most significant archaeological sites in southern India. It’s a defining feature of east coast maritime trade, especially the Indo-Roman trade.

SubscriberWrites: What if Columbus did find Indians from India, in the Americas?

There are ancient links between Tamil and Telugu cultures and South America that reveal shared linguistic, genetic, and geological ties, suggesting deeper historical connections.

Sri Lanka has the earliest record of human fossils in South Asia. Their journey is unknown

In ‘Ravana’s Lanka’, Sunela Jayewardene is on a quest for the history of Sri Lanka. She traces it all the way from its creation to its early inhabitants to the ruling dynasties.

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ThePrint is widening its lens. New shows on AI, economy, bureaucracy—and fresh newsletters

The latest additions to ThePrint’s properties will improve your understanding of the India we live in, whether it's through the prism of AI or civil services.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.