Month: June 2021
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Santhal Hool Revolt: The story of the valour of Tilka Manjhi, Sidho & Kanhu Murmu and the other Santhal tribals
Today is Santhal Hool Diwas, the anniversary of the Santhal revolt against British rule. Indian history considers the 1857 revolt as the first uprising against the British. Despite ample pieces of evidence in the public domain, Indian historians did not care to write a word about the Santhal revolt. You would be surprised to know […]
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Shailendra – The “Kohinoor” of Hindi Cinema Melodies…
The biggest reason why Bollywood is such a phenomenon is its mesmerizing melodies since its inception. The period between the 1950s and 1970s is considered the Golden Era of Hindi cinema music. Thanks to the role of poets who, with their lilting lyrics, made this period unforgettable. One of such poet of this era of Hindi […]
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