Rasheed Kidwai

Looking Back At Birth Of Bangladesh, India’s Role

The dramatic events in Dhaka have shown the fragility of democracy in south Asia. Except for India, democracy has been…

2 years ago

A Fresh Perspective On Modi’s Legacy

As the prime minister having secured a momentous third term with a clearly outlined vision for the next five years,…

2 years ago

Katy Mirza, The Actress Who Played A Role In Unseating Indira

Playboy “Bunny, model, actress Katy Mirza had another claim to Bollywood fame: a role — albeit indirect — in unseating…

2 years ago

‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ comes with lot of baggage

Narendra Modi government’s decision to observe June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ is a politically laced posture to create division among India…

2 years ago

The story of Allah Bakhsh

A majority of Muslims in pre-independent India were opposed to two-nation theory and creation of Pakistan, argues a book titled,…

2 years ago

An appeal to PM Modi seeking CSR funding for arts and culture

In a move that has resonated deeply within India’s cultural and artistic circles, Sundeep Bhutoria, a prominent figure in India’s…

2 years ago

Nationalisation of banks, Another Indira legacy

Indira Gandhi’s Left leanings were more radical than that of her father Nehru. Indira favoured a more aggressive brand of…

2 years ago

Sanjay and Rukhsana—’Ice-cream buddies’

Maneka Gandhi defended her husband stoutly even after she left mother-in-law and then prime minister Indira Gandhi’s house and joined…

2 years ago

Sanjay and Rukhsana—’Ice-Cream Buddies’

Maneka Gandhi defended her husband stoutly even after she left mother-in-law and then prime minister Indira Gandhi’s house and joined…

2 years ago

An essential reading for a deeper understanding of India-Nepal ties

The book ‘Kathmandu Chronicle: Reclaiming India-Nepal Relations’ stands out for its blend of historical insights and forward-looking vision; Combining personal…

2 years ago

Reliance on PM Modi, sidelining of regional satraps cost BJP dear

Verdict 2024 has something for everyone. But big credit should go to Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Uddhav Thackeray, Mamata Banerjee…

2 years ago

Current political class needs to draw lessons from Gandhi, Nehru

Both Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru believed in writing and airing their differences out in the open often in rather…

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