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Jamnalal Bajaj, the Gandhian capitalist who was the Mahatma’s ‘Merchant Prince’

On his 77th death anniversary, ThePrint takes a look at the life of Jamnalal Bajaj, the industrialist, freedom fighter and social reformer.

Ustad Alla Rakha, whom the world hailed as ‘Einstein’ & ‘Picasso’ of the tabla

Tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha was one of the key figures who took Indian classical music to the West, and was also father and teacher to Ustad Zakir Hussain.

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, the princess who was Gandhi’s secretary & India’s first health minister

On her 130th birth anniversary, ThePrint looks at the life of the princess who served as Mahatma Gandhi’s secretary for nearly 17 years.

Chaudhary Ranbir Singh Hooda, who was minister in Punjab & Haryana and went to jail 5 times

On his 10th death anniversary, ThePrint takes a look at the stalwart who served as a minister in both Punjab and Haryana.

George Fernandes, the socialist who wanted to be a priest but ended up a rebel

George Fernandes was a trailblazer of sorts in politics, making socialism fashionable for an entire generation of Indians.

Jogendra Nath Mandal, a Bengali Dalit leader who went on to become a Pakistani minister

On his 115th birth anniversary, ThePrint looks at the Dalit activist who traversed the distance to Pakistan, only to return back.

Field Marshal KM Cariappa, so much more than just the first Indian Army chief

Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa was instrumental in keeping the Indian Army away from politics and attempted to forge an all-inclusive army.

Raja Ramanna: Scientist who put India on nuke map was a Mozart fan, Sanskrit scholar

A birthday tribute to nuclear physicist Raja Ramanna, who played a crucial role in the early days of India’s advent as a nuclear power.

Kartar Singh Duggal, the creative genius hailed as master of the Punjabi short story

On his 7th death anniversary, remembering Kartar Singh Duggal — a prolific author who wrote stories, novels, plays & poems in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu and English.

MN Roy, the Indian revolutionary who founded Mexican Communist Party

On his 65th death anniversary, ThePrint recalls the life of the revolutionary who was a founding member of the CPI.

On Camera

Ahmedabad’s walled city a model for climate-resistant architecture. Forego AC for arcades

In commercial areas, arcades can protect people from the sun. Remarkably, the Fort area in Mumbai and Connaught Place in Delhi, both built in the early 20th century, have these features.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.