The long struggle to remove a British military officer’s statue from Chennai’s Mount Road

The long struggle to remove a British military officer’s statue from Chennai’s Mount Road

Several statues have, everywhere, been the sources of discontent. The world had witnessed that immediately after the dissolution of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) In 1991. Statues of heroes of the old regime were toppled in parts of the constituent-states of the erstwhile USSR. Likewise, those of former President Saddam Hussein were brought

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Indigenous Surinamese accept Dutch monarch’s apology over colonial slavery

Indigenous Surinamese accept Dutch monarch’s apology over colonial slavery

The monarch made the apology back in 2023 but it was accepted during a meeting and ceremony behind closed doors Monday in Paramaribo, the Surinamese capital, according to the state-run Suriname Communication Services (CDS) Representatives of the descendants of African slaves and Indigenous peoples of Suriname on Monday formally accepted an apology from visiting King

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Turkey warns of escalation after third straight attack on commercial tanker in Black Sea

Turkey warns of escalation after third straight attack on commercial tanker in Black Sea

The vessel involved in the latest incident was the Midvolga 2, a tanker laden with sunflower oil and travelling from Russia. Turkey’s maritime affairs directorate said on Tuesday that another commercial tanker had come under attack in the Black Sea while sailing towards Georgia. The incident, which did not result in any injuries, is the third

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Ministry of Tourism enters into MoU with Netflix to promote tourism destinations globally: Govt

Ministry of Tourism enters into MoU with Netflix to promote tourism destinations globally: Govt

Synopsis India’s Ministry of Tourism is collaborating with Netflix to showcase the nation’s diverse travel spots worldwide. This partnership aims to highlight natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and historical sites through captivating visual narratives. The initiative also supports rural homestays, boosting local economies. A revamped digital platform offers personalized travel experiences and seamless booking options for

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