'We're headbutting over history more and more now–not just in academia but in politics, social media, YouTube, and WhatsApp. It’s like history is on steroids,' says Rama Lakshmi, Editor, PastForward.
Patel was critical of the idea of a Hindu Rashtra and summarily dismissed it. He believed that when the country had begun her journey in a fresh direction, everyone should be given a new chance.
Popular discourse on Nehru’s premiership varies from hagiographic to critical, and has been reduced to slogans. India’s post-independent history is far more nuanced.
Traditional sceptre is set to be installed next to Lok Sabha Speaker’s seat in the new Parliament building being inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 May.
Tamil kings like Cholas were vested with 'sengol' when they ascended throne. PM will receive same sceptre that Mountbatten handed to Nehru in 1947 to mark transfer of power.
Published in 2016, study lauds Jawaharlal Nehru who has been often attacked by PM & BJP leadership. It has no mention of Congress in post-Vajpayee era & 2014 elections.
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.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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