HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 | History Defined

Karnataka government under fire for dropping Nehru, Tipu from list of freedom fighters

Not included because ex-PM was responsible for Partition, says BJP

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2022

A forerunner to the Great Rebellion of 1857

The perceived harm to religious practices was the trigger for the 1806 Vellore Revolt, which saw Hindus and Muslims together fight the British

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2022

Remains of cannon found while clearing bush in Taliparamba

Believed to be part of remains of Tipu Sultan’s period

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2022

Revised textbook reflects facts and real history: Minister

Texts only edited suitably and nothing dropped, claims Nagesh

The Hindu · May 23, 2022

Don’t use textbooks to settle political scores, says Vishwanath

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The Hindu · May 21, 2022

Activists to Mandya DC: Allow us to conduct pooja at Srirangapatna Jamia masjid

MANDYA/SHIVAMOGGA: Weeks after staging a protest in front of Jamia Masjid in Srirangapatna — 18km from Mysuru and the capital of erstwhile ruler Tipu Sultan — urging the Karnataka government to stop the ASI site from being used as a prayer hall, a group of activists have submitted a petition…

The Times of India · May 15, 2022

Mumbai: Actor known for his baritone passes away

MUMBAI: Actor Salim Ghouse, known for his imperial baritone and piercing eyes, passed away after a cardiac arrest on Thursday. He was 70. Ghouse's most remembered and riveting roles were on the small screen, notably in Shyam Benegal's Bharat Ek Khoj where he acted as Ram (Ramayan), Krishna (Mahabharat) and…

The Times of India · Apr 28, 2022

No hijab to be allowed for students, invigilators during II PU exam

Exams beginning on April 22 will have 6,84,255 candidates attending

The Hindu · Apr 19, 2022

‘Tipu will forever remain in the heart of Indians’

He was a nationalist, says A.H. Vishwanath

The Hindu · Apr 9, 2022

No records for rituals in Tipu Sultan’s name at Kollur temple: Official

UDUPI: The administration of Sri Mookambika Temple in Kollur clarified that a ritual with the name ‘Salam Mangalarati’ does not exist in the official records of the temple.

The Times of India · Mar 29, 2022