colonial legacy
The Legacy of Macaulay's Education Policy: India's 200-Year Struggle to Reclaim Cultural Identity
Nov 25, 2025 08:52 pm CST
In 1835, British politician Thomas Babington Macaulay fundamentally altered India's educational landscape by imposing English language instruction, creating what PM Modi calls "psychological slavery." Nearly 200 years later, India faces a critical decade to reverse this colonial legacy before 2035, with the National Education Policy emphasizing local languages while navigating the complex relationship between Western influence and indigenous knowledge systems.
The Contradiction of Indian Judiciary: Abolishing Royal Titles While Preserving Colonial Honorifics
Oct 07, 2025 08:54 pm CST
The Rajasthan High Court's recent abolition of princely titles highlights a glaring contradiction in India's legal system. While the court correctly ruled that royal designations have no place in democratic India, the judiciary itself clings to colonial-era honorifics like "My Lord." This analysis examines how these persistent hierarchical practices undermine democratic principles and calls for comprehensive reform to modernize courtroom culture and make justice more accessible to ordinary citizens.
Africa Is 7 Times Bigger Than Europe. The World Map We're Used To Is A Lie
Sep 19, 2025 03:25 pm CST
The Mercator world map, long a fixture in classrooms globally, makes the European Union appear almost as large as Africa. In reality, Africa is more than seven times bigger.