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Topic: Emergency

JP wasn’t a saviour of Constitution. He called Mao his guru

A look at the events prior to the declaration of the Emergency reveals that it was the anti-Indira agitators, led by Jayaprakash Narayan, who brazenly acted against the Constitution.

Emergency fiction isn’t neat & tidy. Midnight’s Children, A Fine Balance reveal many truths

Salman Rushdie’s allegorical 'Midnight’s Children', Rohinton Mistry’s unflinching 'A Fine Balance', and Nirmal Verma’s haunting 'Raat ka Reporter', emerged as acts of remembrance and resistance.

These 80 Indians in America mounted the first protest against Indira Gandhi’s Emergency

In ‘The Conscience Network’, Sugata Srinivasaraju focuses on the pivotal role of the Indian diaspora in US in resisting Indira Gandhi’s authoritarian rule.

Hospitals in north & western India activate Covid-like emergency protocol amid India-Pakistan tensions

Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab & Delhi working on real-time database of available resources. Districts where drone & missile attacks have been reported conducting ambulance dry runs.

Manoj ‘Bharat’ Kumar sang so Sunny Deol could yell—journey of Bollywood patriotism

This isn’t an obituary of Manoj Kumar. It's about the influence he had in defining patriotism for two generations of Indians across our most perilous decade, say from 1962 until the run-up to the Emergency.

One prime minister’s 19-month legacy is bigger than another’s Emergency

Shastri’s legacy is unfairly overshadowed by peace he made at Tashkent and a visit that also took his life. Among his contributions were Green Revolution and talent-hunting Dr Swaminathan.

If Emergency was brought in the interest of the nation, I am with Indira ji—Bal Thackeray in 2007

Today marks the 99th birth anniversary of the Shiv Sena founder. In his 2007 Walk The Talk interview, he discussed the film Sarkar, controversies over his leadership, and the Emergency.

SGPC members make theatres refund ‘Emergency’ tickets. Vow to protest until it’s banned

Speaking to ThePrint, an SGPC spokesperson said that neither the CBFC, the filmmaker, nor the government showed the committee the final version of the film before release.

SGPC demands ban on Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ in Punjab, writes to CM Bhagwant Mann

An SGPC spokesperson said that the body’s president, Harjinder Singh Dhami, not only wrote to CM Mann but also visited various deputy commissioners requesting them to ban the film in their districts.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s home to Congress refuge post Emergency. History of 24 Akbar Rd, party’s HQ for 46 yrs

As Congress shifts to new headquarters named after Indira Gandhi, a look at storied past of Type VII bungalow that witnessed the party at its best and its worst.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.