Ancestral Populations Of India Revealed Sep 24, 2009
23, 2009) In a study published in the September 24th issue of Nature, an international team describes how they harnessed modern genomic technology to explore the ancient history of India, the world's second most populous nation. See also. (Science Daily)
Viceroy Curzon's Administration of ... Sep 12, 2009
Whilst the book was first published in 1965, it is certainly relevant to students of the History of India today, as it gives excellent primary source documentation regarding the administration of Viceroy Curzon. The title gives the impression that it will be a general account of India at its height, but it emerges as a biographical account of Curzon, with some analysis. (Suite101.com)
Azad Hind - Free India Movement Jul 26, 2009
A History of India Vol 2 Percival Spear - 1968. Encyclopedia Britannica. (Suite101.com)
India Pale Ale (IPA) Jul 10, 2009
Brief History of India Pale Ale. India Pale Ale got its name in the 1700 s because of the high hop and alcohol content in ale s transported to India from England. (Suite101.com)
Saree saga: Draped for elegance, growth Apr 5, 2009
In fact, the saree in itself is perhaps the most innovative garment in the history of India. Whats more, its holding out in the era of slowdown. (India Times)
Subcontinental drift Mar 26, 2009
Wood prefers "story" to "history" because "if you pretend you're going to be able to do the history of India in that time, people will go, 'You must be joking.' The challenge you're setting yourself is that you're going to give the audience a kind of overview of the story using certain key ideas. The particular challenge here was that our production partner, PBS, wanted the series told in chronological order.". The most extraordinary aspect of the story, Wood says, is the way India grew into a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Secular forces will go back to BJP Mar 19, 2009
"The UPA government is the only and the best government in the history of India which placed the country among the six developed nations," Ravi said. "We are very proud, we have a prime minister who is well respected all over the world. His policies and programmes saved the country from an economic crisis. In the time of difficulties, especially during the time of terror attacks, the diplomatic efforts by the government cornered Pakistan," he said. (Sify.com, India)
Welcome: A new era with 'Slumdog Millionaire' Feb 23, 2009
Also included are Roy's interviews with Oscar-nominated "Slumdog" screenplay writer Simon Beaufoy and composer A.R. Rahman, and a brief history of India onscreen. We've also included another Oscar ballot (Page 30), so you can follow along during tonight's Academy Awards broadcast. (San Francisco Chronicle)
