Mrinal Sen's Bhuvan Shome not only launched the ‘art’ cinema movement, but it also launched the career of Amitabh Bachchan — ironies never cease to exist.
375 unarmed men, women & children were found in Golden Temple when Army entered on 6 June 1984. They remained in Jodhpur Central Jail for the next 4–5 years.
Rediff was, arguably, the first Indian publication, online or otherwise, to unapologetically feature three very strong Hindu Right-wing voices of the time.
On 18 February 1956, 'Rajkumari' Amrit Kaur, India's first health minister, moved the Bill in Lok Sabha for the establishment of AIIMS in Delhi. She wanted it to have the powers and functions of a university because it will 'probably make revolutionary changes in curriculum as well as in modes of teaching'.
Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.
Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.
Equality is the soul of our Constitution. Shaheen Bagh one had not heard of. Jamia Millia not visited despite living in Delhi for several years. Saw video clips of protestors braving this year’s exceptional cold, welcoming the New Year by singing the national anthem. How can we question the foundational principle that all Indians are equal, have the same rights, must not be put to a higher standard to prove, earlier their loyalty, now their very citizenship. I personally feel very gratified to see these peaceful, nationwide protests. Ordinary Indians are asserting their decency. No force or ideology can shake the foundation on which our nation and nationhood rest.
Equality is the soul of our Constitution. Shaheen Bagh one had not heard of. Jamia Millia not visited despite living in Delhi for several years. Saw video clips of protestors braving this year’s exceptional cold, welcoming the New Year by singing the national anthem. How can we question the foundational principle that all Indians are equal, have the same rights, must not be put to a higher standard to prove, earlier their loyalty, now their very citizenship. I personally feel very gratified to see these peaceful, nationwide protests. Ordinary Indians are asserting their decency. No force or ideology can shake the foundation on which our nation and nationhood rest.