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Apr 27, 2022 4 tweets 1 min read
It is rightly said that "Seeing is believing, and one telling picture is of more value in propaganda than a spate of words." Few occupations offer more possibilities than photography, but photography also generates numerous job opportunities. Image The above is a copy of a job announcement for a photographer at the office of the Director of Public Relations in Delhi, which was published in 1953.
Apr 8, 2022 7 tweets 4 min read
#TodayinHistory: On 8 April 1929, revolutionaries Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt hurled two bombs at the Central Legislative Assembly at Delhi, in protest of an unfavorable Bill which would reduce the civil liberties of citizens. (1/n) Image The true motivation behind this daring conduct was to be apprehended and use the ensuing court appearances to advance the cause of their organization, the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), for India's independence.(2/n)