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Resting in the Raj
A network of Dak Bungalows & rest houses offered lodging to the ever-mobile British officials in colonial India
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Aaron Judge hits 300th home run, fastest in MLB history
NY Yankees captain Judge achieved this milestone with a three-run homer in the eighth inning against Chicago White Sox
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Japan's B-Girl Ami makes history with Olympic gold in breaking
After her win, Yuasa praised breaking’s Olympic inclusion, highlighting how it showcased the art form's beauty, appeal
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Fastest man alive: Noah Lyles wins gold in 100m final by a whisker at Paris Olympics
Edging Thompson by a mere 0.005 seconds, Lyles ending America's 20-year drought in Olympic 100m sprint
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Ledecky rewrites swimming history: claims fourth Olympic gold in 800m freestyle
With her latest victory, Ledecky has earned 14 Olympic medals, solidifying her legacy as a swimming legend
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Taxila’s rich heritage faces neglect
Archaeological treasures suffer from government inaction
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Geopolitics and the lens of history
2008 global economic crisis has been historical, it's an indicator of erosion of West’s dominance in global affairs
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History — first time a tragedy, second time a farce
Understanding history as a tragedy for nations of global south is easy
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Rediscovering heritage: Kot Diji’s missing artillery resurfaces
Kot Diji Fort accommodates 500 soldiers and 100 cannons, all overseen by a commanding officer
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Bhambhore beckons: A cultural odyssey into the New Year
Initiative is part of ongoing efforts to promote Sindh's diverse cultural and historical heritage, says minister
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IBA History Society officially launched
Session commences with a rendition of classical piece ‘Hamzanama’
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Nostalgia for Saddar – when a city loses its heart and soul
An exhilarating trip down memory lane into the streets of Saddar of the 50s and 60s
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Disappearance of ‘Nawabi topkhana’ causes unrest in Dir
Both artillery pieces are believed to be at least a 100-year-old and had been kept at the Panah Kot Rest House
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Kharan DC visits heritage sites
Salman Rasheed noticed the historical importance of Kharan district
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Exhibit on preservation of old papers on display
Dastan Kissa Kahani showcases art of keeping alive letters and documents
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Remarkable example of craftsmanship
Roots of Sarai Mughal Tomb go back to the Mughal Empire
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500-year-old Pharwala Fort lies in ruins
Fortification wall, gates of once-invincible citadel disappeared from all sides
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Exhibition sheds light on Pakistan Movement
Stalls on history books attract large number of people
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Degeneration of social values
Variations emerging out of different historical and cultural evolutionary tracks
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A few good men
What Pakistan can learn from Asia’s extraordinary policymakers
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A monument to Ranjit Singh’s exploits
Samadhi resembles the palace of a living king, with its twelve doors symbolizing the twelve gates of Lahore
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Learning from history and own experience
US interventions in different countries are well remembered more for their failures than successes
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‘Titane’ director becomes 2nd woman to win top Cannes honour in its 74-year history
Julia Ducournau scooped the Palme d’Or on Saturday for her wildly imaginative film about a serial killer.
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Politics, literature and life
Politics and literature are indivisible parts of a society and reflect historical progress, human development
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LUMS students develop tourism app 'Lahori Khoji'
LUMS students have developed a smartphone application called ‘Lahori Khoji’ as part of their senior year project
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Kanye West becomes richest man of colour in US history
Rapper's net worth now surpasses Robert F Smith and Michael Jordan's.
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Pak-Turkey union: Humayun Saeed gears up for ‘biggest project ever’
A series based on Turk Lala from the Khilafat Movement, starring Turkish and Pakistani actors will be produced soon
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Factbox: Bombings, shootings, beatings - US Capitol's history of violence
Hundreds of pro-Trump supporters stormed the Capitol and occupied the building for hours
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Bitcoin shatters $20,000 barrier for first time
Cryptocurrency gains over 170% this year buoyed by demand from larger investors
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PM Imran Khan recommends reading 'History of the Pathans'
The premier has recommended many books this year so here's a lowdown for your upcoming bookshelf dedicated to history
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Lasting words
We in Pakistan have not been able to write a people’s history
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Renovation of heritage buildings begins
Karachi Commissioner Iftikhar Shallwani decides to not hand over any heritage building to other institutions
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Writing a clash
History’s conflicts and the momentary hate they produce can always be recycled and put to political use
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India: Historians recall role of Muslims in freedom struggle
Author Waseem Ahmed Saeed says contribution of Muslim freedom fighters in India has been forgotten over time
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One Direction celebrates 10 year anniversary
Band members took to social media to thank fans, crew members alike
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The other side of history
The British Museum houses one of the world’s largest and oldest collections of historical artefacts
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Netflix acquires Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theatre
The Egyptian Theatre, built in 1922, claims to have hosted Hollywood's first ever film premiere for 'Robin Hood'
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In a first, minority Hindu young man selected to become GD pilot in PAF
Rahul Dev hails from the Tharparkar district
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A glance at the inner workings of Lahore biennale
Qudsia Rahim and Iftikhar Dadi spill the beans on vision behind the annual showcase
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Understanding literary history imperative
National Literary Festival aims to revive the love for literature in the young generation
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A story of neglect: Heer-Ranjha’s tomb in shambles
No information centre, government staff is present at site to facilitate visitors
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Making history viral, one post at a time
To attract history lovers, museum has taken to social media to disseminate information about ancient artefacts
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‘History written by literary people is most reliable’
Urdu poet Iftikhar Arif honoured with lifetime achievement award
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'We fail to recognise the need to learn from the past'
Authors say the events of 1971 cannot easily be erased from memory
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Rumi – an inspiration to Pakistani poets, writers
Rumi presents a beautiful combination of love and philosophy, leading to divine truth
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The ruins of Gora Qabristan
Graves at the Britishera cemetery are buried under garbage piles, encroachments and govt's neglect
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Sindh govt to establish history museum
Museum will showcase stories of Pakistan's culture and history using archival content
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From Pushkin to Kalashnikov: a history of Russia-Africa links
Pushkin, who lived from 1799 to 1837, was a rare mixed-race aristocrat in tsarist-era Saint Petersburg
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Belgrade's naked 'Victor' statue to be restored
The statue symbolises the complex past of the volatile Balkans region
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The stranger things of Gilgit-Baltistan
Supernatural beliefs continue to spook people of picturesque northern region