Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. By the end of the 19th century, railways were being used by millions across India. Keystone ...

Throughout history, empires have survived only as long as they could project their power. This power could be real or imagined, but it must be believable to its subjects. In 1942, the British Empire ...

British colonialism turned India’s tigers into trophies. Between 1860 and 1950, more than 65,000 were shot for their skins. The fortunes of the Bengal tiger, one of Earth’s biggest species of big cat, ...

In a quiet room, tucked away from the prying eyes and gossip of British high society, Kate Sharma massages oil into her little sister’s thick, black hair. It’s a common practice among South Asians, ...

A historian has suggested Britain return looted artefacts to its former colonies instead of vast sums in reparations, after an Oxfam report suggested India was owed over £52 trillion. The report ...

Studying capitalism, Karl Marx examined the Industrial Revolution in Europe. He explored conflict between worker and employer. In their book Capital and Imperialism (Monthly Review Press, 2021), ...

As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, it’s a fitting time to celebrate and reflect on the rich history of Indian fashion. A land that is known for its traditional ensembles and its intricate ...

(RNS) — The Hindu epic Mahabharata tells the story of a warrior, born as a female named Shikhandini, who seeks to avenge a dishonor in her past life. To do so, she transforms into a male, taking the ...