India scraps colonial-era railway uniforms to erase British legacy

India has banned its railway staff from wearing their traditional uniform as part of Narendra Modi’s sweeping campaign to remove symbols of its colonial legacy.

Centre begins drive to end colonial-era dress codes & practices, railways discontinues bandhgala coats

In a move to shed yet another colonial relic, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced discontinuing the railway uniforms intr.

Railways discontinues ‘colonial uniform’: Evolution of the bandhgala, a ‘made in India’ fashion statement

Often called the “prince suit” or the “prince cut” in common parlance, the bandhgala originated in the princely state of Jodhpur in Rajasthan. Take a look at its fascinating journey.

Choking on the colonial 'bandhgala': Railways scrap uniform in de-colonisation push

We’re terribly proud of the grandeur of Rashtrapati Bhavan and the splendid look of the President’s Bodyguard. But is the ...
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George Washington in the Uniform of a British Colonial Colonel

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