In April 1919 there were riots in the city of Amritsar, India. British Colonial Authorities declared martial law, banned public meetings. Brigadier General R. H. Dyer arrived to quell unrest. What Happened in Amritsar? What exactly unfolded on April 13, 1919 is still disputed. What is known is a peaceful crowd of 15,000 - 20,000 Hindus, … [Read more...]
Dateline Delhi: Monkey Business
There is much buzz about monkey security patrols in Delhi. During the October Commonwealth Games, a contingent of thirty-eight highly-trained langur monkeys were deployed. The langur's mission: To keep packs of delinquent rhesus monkeys in line. Marauding Monkey Menace It is estimated Delhi has over 10,000 small rhesus monkeys and they are a … [Read more...]
