From the Vishwaguru Archives: A glimpse into the debate over how to respond to the BBC’s documentary on our Leader.
Tag: Indira Gandhi
History Warns That Altering a Constitution’s Basic Structure Leads Down a Dark Path
The Germans learnt from the bitter experience of the Nazi era that it was important to limit parliament's amending power.
Why is the Anniversary of the 1984 Massacre of Sikhs Not a Time of Remembrance For Us All?
There can be no justification for the mass killing of Sikhs in 1984. But the country's collective refusal to hold fast to that memory also has no justification.
Amitabh Bachchan, the Familiar Presence in Our Lives For Almost Six Decades
As he turns 80, the star’s skill at reinventing himself has kept him relevant to successive generations.
Book Review: Through 50 Names, Rasheed Kidwai Reminds Us of India’s Pre-2014 Political History
In spite of some shortcomings, 'Leaders, Politicians, Citizens' provides a reliable impression on the prominent names of post-independent India.