British colonialism
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.
Fact Check: Was India's National Anthem Jana Gana Mana Written to Honor British Royalty? BJP MP's Claims Spark Controversy
Nov 06, 2025 01:08 pm CST
BJP MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri's claim that India's national anthem Jana Gana Mana was composed to welcome the British has sparked controversy. Congress minister Priyank Kharge refuted this assertion as "WhatsApp history," emphasizing that Rabindranath Tagore clarified in 1937 that his composition honored India's destiny, not British royalty. This article examines the historical context of the anthem and recurring misconceptions about its origins.
Queen Victoria's Forgotten Legacy: How She Commanded History's Largest Drug Empire
Oct 25, 2025 03:12 pm CST
In a shocking historical revelation, Queen Victoria oversaw one of the world's most extensive drug operations, generating revenues that funded the entire British Empire. Author Sam Kelly details how the monarch, herself a regular consumer of opium, cocaine, and cannabis, orchestrated the massive opium trade with China that led to the Opium Wars and cemented Britain's imperial power while creating devastating addiction across Asia.
Beyond Diplomacy: Will Britain Ever Apologize for Its Colonial Legacy in India?
Oct 14, 2025 07:22 pm CST
This article examines the complex relationship between the UK and India, exploring how colonial attitudes persist in British mindsets despite growing economic partnerships. As both nations work toward a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, the question remains whether Britain will ever formally apologize for imperial injustices like Jallianwala Bagh and engineered famines, a step many believe is necessary for true reconciliation and equal partnership in the 21st century.