What was the colonial-era Dramatic Performances Act, mentioned by PM Narendra Modi?
The 1876 law had been declared unconstitutional by the Allahabad High Court in 1956, and had not been used since then. The ...
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From colonialism to green transition: A new book on the cobalt and copper mining business in the Congo
The Central African Copper Bonanza by Timo Särkkä analyses the Western colonial origins of the mining industry and its ...
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A lost piece of Middle Village’s colonial history: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was
Up until the 1980s, the greater Ridgewood area had two Colonial-era farmhouses that withstood the test of time and the ...
A witchcraft case involving Zambia's president brings scrutiny of a colonial-era law and traditions
Two men are on trial in Zambia on charges of practicing witchcraft and possessing charms intended to harm the country’s ...
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The Netherlands agrees to return more than 100 artifacts to Nigeria looted during colonial times
The Netherlands has agreed to return a collection of 119 artifacts to Nigeria, the latest objects to be sent back to their ...
Modi questions ‘Khan Market gang’ silence on colonial-era drama law
Addressing the NXT Conclave at Bharat Mandapam on the launch of NewsX World channel, the PM said the “Dramatic Performance ...
Zara Shuts Iconic Mumbai Store! Story Behind Colonial-Era Ismail Building, Which Housed Brand's Largest Store In India
In 2017, Zara made history by opening its first-ever standalone street store in India at this location. Moving away from its ...