The colonial roots of Partition. Partition’s roots date back to the 17th century, when the British East India Company, a private company that traded in Indian riches like spices and silks, began ...

Once the most politically charged precinct east of Suez, Kolkata's Dalhousie Square — now officially BBD Bag — is a living relic. It was the cradle of.

From the 17th to the 20th century, Britain ruled most of the Indian subcontinent, first indirectly through the British East India Company, then from 1858 directly through the British crown.

On paper, the Anglo-Burmese Treaty of Yandabo between the King of Ava and the British East India Company in 1826, divided the Naga hills between India and Myanmar.

In August 1947, Britain granted India its independence after a century of direct colonial rule, preceded by another century of control under the British-owned East India Company. In doing so ...

But these laws were paper tigers; exports of opium to China increased from 4,500 chests a year in 1810, to 40,000 in 1838, finally reversing Britain’s trade deficit with the Heavenly Kingdom.

British American Tobacco (BAT) has divested a 2.5% stake in ITC, the Indian consumer goods giant, for $1.5 billion, exceeding initial plans. The shares were sold at 413 Indian rupees each, a 4.8% ...

Jasper Reid, CEO of IMM, shared an emotional farewell after 12 years in India, reflecting on the country’s spirit. Jasper Reid, Founder and CEO of International Market Management (IMM), has ...

Mukesh Ambani plans to buy a big British company for Rs 83000 crore, company is…, bidding to start from… Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is also known to have acquired assets in the UK ...

Extreme heat continues in Northwest and East India, with Delhi hitting 43.8°C. Heatwave conditions expected until June 12, impacting several states. Explore. Search Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025.

Discover the inspiring Indian American family memoir of WWII, recounting the extraordinary story of a hero who risked everything to rescue Jewish families during the war. A tale of bravery ...

British American Tobacco (BAT) Plc offloaded a 2.5 per cent stake in India’s ITC Ltd for ₹ 12,100 crore through block trades on Wednesday, paring its holding to 22.9 per cent. This is the second share ...