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Established in 2017 to collect and preserve primary source material such as private and institutional papers for the study of contemporary Indian history.
Sonipat, India
Joined January 2023
Remembering Sajjan Lal Purohit, a stalwart of Indian Cinema and Theatre on his 105th birth anniversary (15 Jan 1921 - 15 May 2000). Click here to access the catalogue: https://t.co/7ArnGyeDa0
#prithvitheatre #filmarchives #archivesofcontemporaryindia #NationalSchoolOfDrama
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On Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, 9 January 2026, we remember L.M. Singhvi, the architect of this landmark initiative connecting India with its diaspora across the globe. Click here to access the catalogue: https://t.co/MYsW7H7jsu
#PBD2026 #lmsinghvi #archivesofcontemporaryindia
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The Archives of Contemporary India extends warm greetings and best wishes for a happy, healthy, and successful New Year.
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Remembering Dr. Manmohan Singh on his first death anniversary (26 Sept 1932-26 Dec 2024) “Our place in the evolving world economy .... globalisation of business and finance.” - Convocation Address, ICFAI, 1999. (Manmohan Singh Papers, ACI)
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Visit of Shri Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), to the Archives on 17 December 2025.
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On the birth anniversary of Prema Sastri, ACI honors her enduring contribution to Indian literature. Link to access the catalogue of Prema Sastri: https://t.co/M5jCuMTVGH
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On the birth anniversary of Prof. Roderick L. MacFarquhar (1930-2019), ACI celebrates the lasting impact on his work on modern Chinese studies. His paper now housed in ACI continue to support and inspire research on modern China.
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ACI was delighted to host 16 trainees from the School of Archival Studies, National Archives of India, 28 November 2025. They were accompanied by Deputy Director Shri Syed Farid Ahmed and Assistant Director Ms. Anumita Banerjee.
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On the birthday of Prof. Narayani Gupta, ACI honours and celebrates her pioneering contributions to urban history and conservation. Her papers are now housed in ACI.
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On her birth anniversary, we honor the life and legacy of Kavita Singh, whose scholarship and vision continue to inspire. Her collection, now part of our archives, stands as a lasting tribute to her remarkable contributions to art history.
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We’re proud to welcome the archival collection of noted science journalist Pallava Bagla to the Archives of Contemporary India — a vital record of India’s scientific and technological evolution.
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Remembering Dr. Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary. ACI has the privilege of preserving his private papers in the archives. https://t.co/6Ty96YVsrm
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On the occasion of his birthday, 26th September, we extend our warmest wishes to Professor Deepak Nayyar — distinguished economist, esteemed academic, and valued donor of his papers to our archives.
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Some photos from the book discussion.
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