Topic: Gandhi
No Gandhi means no Savarkar. Mercy plea debate just a way to instal him as New India’s father
The historian as judge-referee looking to ‘settle’ the question of Gandhi allegedly urging Savarkar to file mercy petitions is doomed to fail, and not due to lack of evidence.
Choose 1, Congress or conscience said Savarkar. 50 years on, congress’s bias still showing
In 'Veer Savarkar', Mahurkar and Pandit say Savarkar's unalloyed nationalism could prevent Partition. Sadly, no one knows.
Lakhbir Singh’s lynching is the ‘irrational religiosity’ that Gandhi warned against in 1925
Lately, there has been a strong impression that religious symbols — cow, holy books, places of worship — are just as important as human life.
The real story is Gandhi, Savarkar were on same page on Hindi, Hindu, Hindustan — and caste
Rajnath Singh's attempt to Gandhi-wash Savarkar has carved his mercy petitions in stone. The debate between politicians and historians is now in the town square.
Lakhimpur Kheri is tipping point for Modi govt. Like Gandhi’s Chauri Chaura was for British
Until now, Modi’s capture of power and ability to either ignore or dismiss his critics held total sway. Lakhimpur Kheri has changed that.
When Gandhi said Ahimsa cannot be taught to a man who is incapable of killing
In ‘Elusive Non-Violence’, Jyotirmaya Sharma points out that for Gandhi, a complete development of physical strength was an absolute condition for appreciating non-violence.
The woman behind the fake Mahatmas who made AO Hume set up Indian National Congress
The Mahatma letters are a series of letters that appeared and disappeared, fell from ceilings and sat in shrines. Behind them was an enigmatic protagonist.
Gandhi said he would wear loin cloth only for a month. 100 yrs on, it’s a permanent symbol
During the non-cooperation movement, Gandhi had a dilemma. He wanted foreign cloth gone, but the poor didn't have enough money to quickly buy all khadi.
Gandhi’s encounter with a young Romila Thapar in Pune that inspired her activism
In 'The Psychology of a Patriot', journalist Saket Suman delivers an account of modern India, tracing the evolution and contestation of patriotism.
Pew India survey takes us back to one more thing Gandhi, Savarkar differed on
Debates on religion, its legal boundaries and social policing, in short, are debates on women in India. Calling this ‘patriarchy’ does not explain it away.
YourTurn
BJP to Congress, Shiv Sena and RJD — super Saturday awaits parties in assembly bypolls
It’s not often that bypolls hold so much significance and can change political dynamics in several states. That’s the beauty of the 30 October bypolls.
Plan to privatise Bharat Petroleum delayed as bidders struggle to find partners
The sale of state-run refiner-cum-fuel retailer BPCL would have fetched about $13 billion for the exchequer and other shareholders.
Defence
3 Indian start-ups win IAF swarm drone competition, at least 2 in line for defence contracts
IAF's 3-year-long Mehar Baba Swarm Drone Competition was conceptualised to encourage the development of swarm drones, and was open to indigenous talent and firms.
Aryan Khan isn’t a show to enjoy. NDPS is a weapon vengeful state could use on you or your kids
The draconian Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act has been handed over to people who are prone to misuse it. The story we see unfolding on our TV screens is of its blatant misuse.