Aurangzeb

Forget small changes by NCERT, liberals are preparing a dangerous new radical version of history

The sarkari leftist would offer Akbar, but new ones prefer Aurangzeb. The old textbooks had comforting myths around secularism — and all religions being peaceful. The new ones will denounce the Bhagavad Gita, and Hinduness as the root of all evil. It is coming. Because no government lasts forever

EXCLUSIVE | Arjun Kapoor: Rishi Kapoor once called my father & said, 'Your son is a good actor, your future is secure'

In this year-ender exclusive interview with Firstpost, Arjun Kapoor recalls the response to his debut Ishaqzaade, working on Kuttey that comes out on Jan 13, 2023, father Boney Kapoor’s acting debut, and the lessons from 2022.

In Lachit Borphukan's Assam, Muslim population explosion and fanatical plans of Badruddin Ajmal, the new age 'Aurangzeb'

Muslim population explosion is a terrifying reality in Assam and none can deny it

Sikandar Kher on Monica O My Darling and Uunchai: 'The whole combination will be right if mom has a release too'

Both Monica O My Darling and Uunchai are releasing today on November 11, and in an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Sikandar Kher opens up on the same, and working with Vasan Bala on the thriller that's all set to stream on Netflix. He also reveals which his favourite thrillers are.

Book Review | 'Maharanas' isn't just about the Sisodia clan: It also weaves together stories of other Rajput kingdoms

Do read the book and internalise the pains and sacrifices of our brave forefathers who saw to it that we could live a free life under a wonderful civilisation called Bharat

Birth anniversary special: The unadulterated, underrated villainy of Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor was the fascinating, formidable romantic hero of Hindi cinema before transitioning into solid character actor roles. And also proved with some titles why he’s as ruthless as rakish.

Right Word | There is only one way to remember Aurangzeb

Those upset about the renaming of Aurangabad to Sambhaji Nagar must realise that Aurangzeb didn’t leave anything that resembles legacy except a bloody trail of religious bigotry

Historians have given prominence to Mughals, ignored glorious empires of Pandyas, Mauryas, Guptas: Amit Shah

The home minister said reference books should be written on these empires and if they are written, "the history which we believe wrong will gradually fade away and the truth will emerge"

Why ASI has shut Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra's Aurangabad

On Tuesday, MNS leader Gajanan Kale poured fresh fire on the controversy by questioning the need for the monument's existence and saying it should be destroyed. It all started with AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi’s visit to the tomb last week

Why Audrey Truschke should stop inventing history to suit her vicious agenda

Among the most laughable claims Audrey Truschke made was that Aurangzeb ‘did good to the Hindus more than the atrocities’