The Qing ruler ceded Hong Kong, at the time home to a dozen or so fishing villages, to the British during the First Opium War on January 20, 1841. That fateful day continues to shape Hong Kong’s present. Here’s a look at the history.
What path did China take to go from a monarchy to a communist state within a few decades? What role did other countries play in this transformation? We explain.
Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya, last week, called for an archaeological survey of Hindu temples, to determine whether they have been built over Buddhist structures. This happened in context of the ongoing Gyanvapi mosque issue.
Expert Explains: While the Communist Party govt officially used positive words for Janet Yellen's visit, the US Treasury Secretary has received backlash from sections within the Chinese society.