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COLLECTOR’S EDITION 2.0
Swatantrata ka Amrut Mahotsava
What’s Inside
British colonial rule decimated India in all walks of life, leaving no sector of economy untouched
07 TheBigBlanketLootofIndia
Scientific wonder of Sultanganj Buddha is epitome of India’s loss
09 MetallicStrength
British rule was a death-blow to India’s prowess in metallurgy
13 FaminesintheWorld’sFoodBowl Extermination of India’s agriculture was a capital sin
18 HowIndianLoomsWentSilent
The tale of systematic subjugation of Indian textile industry
24 DyedintheBloodofHaplessFarmers Indigo cultivation brought in riches to UK, but misery to Indians
29 TheTruthBehindIndianRailways
The dense rail network was a means to siphon off India’s wealth
33 India’sUnsungScienceHero
It’s time we gave Kishori Mohan Bandhyopadhyay his due
40 IdentityThroughArchitecture
Buildings with an Indian soul were a way to reject colonialism
44 Long-termPlanningforBigGoals Recalibrating planning in the run up to India 2047
48 ClosingDoorsonScienceEducation
How Indians had to fight for their right to progressive education
51 Rhinoplasty:AMatterofPrestige India’s prime right to have its nose in the air
56 Ayurveda:AncientHealthWisdom
How colonial policies laid seige to Indian Systems of Medicine
59 MACS-AgharkarResearchInstitute,Pune Story of grit, dedication and sacrifices
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