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Bal Thackeray, the cartoonist who could stop Mumbai at will

On his 93rd birth anniversary, ThePrint takes a look at the life of former Shiv Sena chief who changed the course of Maharashtra politics forever.

Vijay Anand, the ‘guide’ to Dev Anand who was more than just a noir filmmaker

On his 89th birth anniversary, ThePrint takes a look at the life of Goldie Anand who made his most memorable films under the banner of his brother Dev Anand.

Gujarmal Modi: The sugar baron British celebrated on Meerut roads

Gujarmal Modi, the founder of one of India’s leading business empires and grandfather of former IPL chairman Lalit Modi, died this day 43 years ago.

Janeshwar Mishra, a real ‘Samajwadi’ leader in Mulayam Singh’s SP

On his ninth death anniversary, ThePrint takes a look at the legacy of the Samajwadi Party leader, who was the party's voice in Rajya Sabha.

Makhan Singh, the Olympian who defeated Milkha Singh but lived a life of penury

On his 17th death anniversary, ThePrint recalls the life of Makhan Singh who lost his limb in an unfortunate accident after representing India at the highest level.

George Orwell, Bihar-born novelist who predicted the digital pitfalls of our times

On his 69th death anniversary, ThePrint takes a look at the man who was deeply committed to the sorrows of his times, and beyond.

Parveen Babi put sex-appeal in 1970s Bollywood, but constantly fought mental health issues

Parveen Babi’s boldness on and off the screen stood in contrast to the Sati Savitri heroines who came before her, but paranoia haunted her existence.

Remembering Debendranath Tagore: Son of a Prince, father of Gurudev & founder of a religion

Debendranath Tagore founded took the principles championed by Raja Ram Mohan Roy and turned them into Brahmoism, an influential religion in Bengal

Soumitra Chatterjee, the Bengali legend you probably haven’t heard of but should

As the actor turns 84 today, ThePrint takes a look at the career of Chatterjee who deserves a wider acknowledgement in the country.

N.T. Rama Rao, the three-time CM of Andhra Pradesh who could serve one full term

On his 22nd death anniversary, a look at the life of the actor-turned-politician who emerged as the only competitor to Congress in Andhra Pradesh.

On Camera

Bihar is now BJP’s responsibility. Double-engine governance must bring progress

The opposition was unable to erase the image of 'Jungle Raj' and leadership-by-birth remarks. Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' campaign added more trouble.

Wealth nears $99 trillion, still Asia’s rich don’t have succession plans

Much of this wealth is tied to founder-led businesses that employ millions and help anchor regional economies.

Turkey blocks transport of Apache choppers to India through its airspace, new route being worked out

Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.