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Gymkhana Club: Delhi's exclusive address; CP architect designed its buildingThe historic Delhi Gymkhana Club, a symbol of power and prestige for over a century, is facing eviction. The government has ordered the clu...- Great-grandson of Edwin Lutyens criticises removal of his bust from Rashtrapati BhavanMatt Ridley, descendant of architect Edwin Lutyens, has voiced criticism over the removal of Lutyens' bust from Rashtrapati Bhavan. The bus...
- Drop 'Lord' title for British rulers from textbooks, official records: BJP MP in Rajya SabhaA BJP leader has called for the removal of the title 'Lord' from British colonial rulers in educational materials and official documents. H...
- First Republic Day celebrations held at Irwin Amphitheatre, capital city turned into 'fairyland' at nightMarking 75 years since the Republic of India was established, the article highlights the historic celebrations detailed, originally held at...
- Independence Day: India did not get 'complete' independence in 1947. Here's whyIndependence Day history: On August 15, 1947, India gained dominion status, not full independence. Jawaharlal Nehru became Prime Minister, ...
- When a ‘neutral umpire’ almost gave Lahore to India15th August India Independence Day: Partition of India was an expedited process that resulted in significant turmoil. Lord Mountbatten had ...
- 1950 Republic Day celebrations were held at a stadium; Delhi turned into 'fairlyland' on January 26 nightThe birth of the Republic of India was celebrated at the Irwin Amphitheatre, rather than Rajpath. On January 26, 1950, India became a Sover...
- Delhi Durbars, crowns and tiaras: India's bejewelled link with coronation of British monarchsKing Charles III will officially be crowned on May 6 at Westminster Abbey, more than a century from when his great grandfather King George ...
- A Budget tale: When a boy wrote a poem justifying India's first income tax actA poem in the papers of Charles Canning justified income tax imposition, which otherwise drew flak from traders.
- Prince Louis Arthur Charles: Decoding the royal baby nameThe newborn baby boy was officially named Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge.
- When Bombay went to East India Company for £10 rentThe Anglo-Portuguese marriage treaty was dated 23rd June, 1661, ratified on 28th August, 1661 and the marriage took place on 31st May, 1662.
- State symbolism of Republic Day pageant is at odds with the new IndiaThis might not seem so clear if India didn’t have two national days, one to mark the independence for the country and the other for the est...
- When Ram Nath Kovind was turned back from President's Shimla homeIt was on May 30 that Kovind along with his family had returned from the gates of the Retreat. The day also happened to be his marriage ann...
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose survived 1945 air crash, hint newly declassified filesOne particular file refers to three broadcasts made by Netaji, which came much after the crash on August 18, 1945.
- Iconic Patna High Court building glows with pride as it turns 100 todayBuilt in a neo-classical style, the building was formally inaugurated in an impressive ceremony on February 3, 1916 by Viceroy Lord Charles...
- At 100, Hardinge Park gets new lease of lifeFlowers are beginning to bloom again in famed gardens of Hardinge Park which had hosted the Prince of Wales in 1921 before being exposed to...
- How Sunil Baboo is reliving history with rare letters, photos mapsBaboo's latest acquisition is an 1834 Hindustani-English dictionary by a certain John Shakespeare who, the collector claimed, is a relative...
- No more guard of honour for Maharashtra ministersFadnavis had recently asked for cuts in security provided to VVIPs in order to ensure that more personnel were made available for active po...
- Art collection at Rashtrapati Bhavan just a click away for the publicThe catalogue, which has been updated after a gap of 83 years, shows the art collection of the President House including a painting of Loui...
- Lord Curzon's family seat, Kedleston Hall, was the inspiration for West Bengal's Raj BhavanKedleston Hall on the outskirts of Derby city in England's East Midlands was the inspiration for what is now the residence of the Governor ...
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