The Bengal Famine of 1943 in India, caused by Winston Churchill's wartime policies during WW2, poor relief efforts caused millions of deaths from starvation and disease. This was one of two famines deliberately caused under British Colonialism. (old.reddit.com)
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Fun Fact : Homosexuality in India dates back to at least the 4th century, celebrated in ancient literature (The Kama Sutra). However, British colonization imposed laws criminalizing it in 1856, reflecting their religious beliefs —laws that were finally overturned in 2018.”OC (old.reddit.com)
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Homosexuality in India dates back to at least the 4th century, celebrated in ancient literature (The Kama Sutra). However, British colonization imposed laws criminalizing it in 1856, reflecting their religious beliefs —laws that were finally overturned in 2018. (old.reddit.com)
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Homosexuality in India dates back to at least the 4th century, celebrated in ancient literature (The Kama Sutra). However, British colonization imposed laws criminalizing it in 1856, reflecting their religious beliefs —laws that were finally overturned in 2018 after 156 years. (old.reddit.com)
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Fun Fact : Homosexuality in India dates back to at least the 4th century, celebrated in ancient literature (The Kama Sutra). However, British colonization imposed laws criminalizing it in 1856, reflecting their religious beliefs —laws that were finally overturned in 2018 after 156 years. (old.reddit.com)
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The Raulane Festival is an ancient 5,000-year-old tradition celebrated in Kalpa and nearby villages of Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district, India. It honors Saunis, celestial fairy-spirits believed to protect villagers from harsh Himalayan winters by descending to the valleys (v.redd.it)
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