Vipul Dutta

@the7424 "Nehru's first recruits" by Kallol Bhattacharjee!

@VipulDut Thankyou 😊, what are you reading these days?

After reading his slightly weak work on tagore and his father Edward thompson ( An alien homage) and his essays( his essay on Mary Wollstonecraft, in his book making history) I am going to start reading this work of his. P.s. courtesy a dear friend.

Out soon, in an Indian edition: Samia Khatun's 'Australianama: the South Asian Odyssey in Australia'. Published by Jadavpur University Press. Cover: Tarpan Sarkar.

Tributes to the Naushera ka Sher - नौशेरा का शेर.🏵️ Today marks the 114th birth anniversary of Brigadier Mohammad Usman, Maha Vir Chakra (P) born #OnThisDay 15 July in1912 in Bibipur, UP. #LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 Brig Usman was the highest-ranking Indian Army officer to lay down his life during the Indo-Pak War of 1947-48. He began his military career after graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1934 and served with distinction in various capacities before the partition of India, earning a reputation for his leadership and dedication. Brig Usman is remembered for his steadfast leadership and bravery under challenging circumstances during First Kashmir War 1947-48. As the Brigade Commander of the 50 (I) Para Brigade, his mission was to secure the Line along Akhnoor-Beripattan-Jhangar-Naushera. The #IndianBrave laid down his life on 03 July 1948, and was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra. Brigadier Mohammad Usman’s life is a testament to courage, duty, and sacrifice. His legacy continues to inspire soldiers and civilians alike, reminding us of the values he upheld and the price he paid for our nation's security. Our tributes to Brigadier Usman on his birth anniversary #LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳

Tribute to a gentle soul and remarkable scholar🙏💐

Very sad to note the passing of Prof SZH Jafri, former HOD of the history department at DU. A gentleman scholar and a profoundly dignified academic is how his students and those around him will remember him.

@dossswjn Looks interesting and useful for broader studies on colonial spaces. Congratulations!

Delighted to share our latest publication, "Mall Roads and the Spatial Embodiment of Colonial Exclusivity," published in Strategic Analysis, a journal published by Taylor & Francis. #abstract" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tandfonline.com/eprint/2TCJ8MX…

Reviewed @maitrayeechaud1's Refashioning India: Gender, Media, and a Transformed Public Discourse for The Book Review. Out with a new epilogue in 2026, it offers a lens to understand the way media constructs a gendered neoliberal Indian identity. thebookreviewindia.org/the-sociology-…

Delighted to announce this new Prize (Achievement grant) in Food Science, honouring Prof MS Swaminathan who was a founding member of @TWASnews. Please do apply and spread the word. @icarindia @CGIAR @CGIAR_EMD @AgriGoI @FAO @AASciences @insa_academy @MLJat10 @CSEINDIA @TNAU_coimbatore @IFAD

Our statement on attacks on commercial vessels 🔗 bit.ly/4fdyZoe

#LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 Operator Excavating Machinery Gde-I Shivaji Singh, Shaurya Chakra (P), of 156 Formation Cutting Platoon Care 85 Road Construction Company (GREF) @BROindia laid down his life in the line of duty #OnThisDay 14 July in 2006 OEM- I Shivraj Singh was deployed on Hapoli-Sarli-Huri road in Arunachal Pradesh for formation cutting. On 14 July 2006, while doing the extremely difficult task of initial formation cutting in hard rock in the most vulnerable portion on Hapoli - Sarli - Huri road, suddenly a massive land slide/boulders came down from the hill top. As a result, the dozer rolled down to deep valley along with the operator Shivaji Singh resulting in his on the spot death. During the course of his employment, Shivaji Singh exhibited extreme degree of valour and set an extraordinary example for others to emulate. Operator Excavating Machinery Gde-I Shivaji Singh showed rare devotion to duty, selflessness and courage in the face of imminent danger to life and made the supreme sacrifice. The #IndianBrave was awarded with the Shaurya Chakra (Posthumous) 🏵️

Book of the Week in @thetimes! 'Fennell marshals a host of original insights and judgments in a narrative of terrific verve ... a superb book' says Max Hastings. The stuff of dreams! thetimes.com/culture/books/…

In the passing of the legendary playback singer S. Janaki Amma India has lost a musical icon. Her extraordinary singing enthralled generations. Her illustrious career spanned more than six decades, during which she recorded thousands of songs in nearly 20 Indian languages including Hindi, Odia, Tulu, Urdu, Punjabi and Bengali. Her timeless music will always remain valuable. I extend my heartfelt condolences to her family and countless admirers.

Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary playback singer S. Janaki Amma, whose extraordinary voice enriched Indian music and touched countless hearts across generations. Blessed with a uniquely expressive voice and exceptional versatility, S. Janaki Amma enthralled audiences for over six decades with thousands of songs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and several other languages. She displayed equal mastery over classical, devotional, and folk compositions, leaving an indelible mark on every genre she embraced. Her songs transcended linguistic and regional boundaries, uniting millions through the universal language of music. S. Janaki Amma’s passing is an irreparable loss to the world of music and to the nation’s artistic heritage. Through her immense contribution to Indian music, she left behind a legacy that will continue to inspire artists and music lovers alike. I extend my heartfelt condolences to her family, admirers and the entire music fraternity. May her soul rest in peace. Om Shanti.

The legendary playback singer S. Janaki, whose extraordinary voice dominated South Indian cinema for decades and whose songs continue to resonate across generations, died in Mysuru on Saturday (July 11, 2026). Equally at ease with classical compositions, romantic melodies, folk songs, comic numbers and emotionally charged duets, Janaki displayed a versatility matched by few. Here are some pictures tracing her remarkable journey: instagram.com/p/DaqJX9mj2ms/…

Thank you for this! You can read the article open access — in English or Spanish — here: …stitutionalstudies-ojs-utexas.tdl.org/cs/article/vie…

Those lazy days of summer. #Art: Emily Duffin #Caturday #summer #weekend #FolkloreSunday

The United States is, as John Steinbeck famously argued, a nation of paradoxes. We celebrate it for its idealism when what is most distinctive is its realism.

"Always you Crumb, with the bad news" or a version of this in Hilary Mantel's wolf hall saga. It was Mantel's birth anniversary 4 days ago.