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7 railway stations in India with unbelievable colonial history
Long before airports became the gateways to Indian cities, railway stations carried that responsibility. They were where traders, soldiers, officials and migrants first stepped into Bombay, Calcutta, Madras or Delhi. But the British didn’t build these station…
Club rules need not apply: Reclaiming 'commons' on which Delhi Gymkhana Club stands must be a start for other such returns
The government has taken control of Delhi Gymkhana Club. This action highlights issues of nepotism and valuable land in other elite clubs across India. Many of these clubs, established during the British Raj, now operate on hereditary membership. This practic…