The Indian Express23d
The British Raj through George Orwell’s eyes: How colonial India shaped the literary legend
And, it was, arguably, his tryst with the British Raj that catalysed his transformation from Eric Blair – the son of a colonial opium agent – to ... Wisdom and Warnings for the Twenty-First Century.
awm.gov.au24d
18th Australian Infantry Battalion
The 18th Battalion was raised at Liverpool in New South Wales in March 1915 as part of the 5th Brigade. It left Australia in early May, trained in Egypt from mid-June until mid-August, and on 22 ...
Zee Business24d
UK stole $64.82 trillion from India during Colonial rule: 5 other shocking facts you probably don't know
A recent report by Oxfam International reveals a shocking truth. During colonial rule, the UK took around $64.82 trillion from India. Most of this wealth went to the richest 10% of people. The Oxfam ...
Indiatimes25d
Chris Martin offers heartfelt apology for British's colonial rule in India at Coldplay concert: 'Thank you for forgiving us for all the bad things'
In the viral clip, Chris could be heard expressing his gratitude and offering an apology for Britain’s colonial history. Chris Martin charmed Coldplay fans with his captivating vocals at the ...
TheHDRoom25d
Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu Extended Cut 4K UHD Steelbook Set for February 18th
Robert Eggers’ highly regarded take on Nosferatu is now available on Digital and coming to 4K Ultra, Blu-ray, and DVD on February 18th. The 4K UHD version will also have a Limited Edition ...
Phys.org26d
Dried plants 19th-century Australian colonial institution indicate secret, illicit snacking among residents
Analysis of dried plants from a colonial institution in 19th-century Australia reveals many foodstuffs that do not appear in official records were being eaten, potentially as an informal means to ...
Indiatimes26d
UK drained $64.82 trillion from India during colonial rule; billionaire wealth surged by $2 trillion in 2024: Key points of Oxfam report
Oxfam International’s report highlights how colonial wealth extraction, particularly from India, has laid the foundation for modern economic inequalities, including the dominance of unearned ...
Hindustan Times26d
UK's richest 10% took half of colonial India's extracted wealth, ‘enough to carpet London’s surface 4 times'
Rights group Oxfam's latest report released on Monday said that the UK extracted $64.82 trillion from colonial India between ... War and China’s so-called ‘century of humiliation’.
Indiatimes26d
UK's richest 10% took half of India's wealth during colonial era: Oxfam report
It details the suppression of India’s industrial growth, the modern impact on global inequality, and ongoing exploitation by multinational corporations linked to colonial practices. Oxfam ...
Business Line26d
Oxfam: UK extracted $64.82 trillion from India during colonial era, $33.8 trillion benefited top 10%
Photo Credit: GraphicaArtis/Getty Images) The UK extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism ... and was responsible for many colonial crimes. "In the modern day ...
NBC News28d
Nightly News Full Broadcast (January 18th)
TikTok may go dark on Sunday; NBC’s Kristen Welker’s exclusive interview with president-elect Trump; and more on tonight’s broadcast.Jan. 19, 2025 ...
National Hockey League28d
NHL announces Canadiens Quarter-Century Team
MONTREAL – Twenty-five years into the new century, and the verdict is in. The NHL announced on Sunday the Canadiens’ First and Second Quarter-Century Teams as the Habs prepare to host the New ...