TCA Raghavan’s ‘Circles of Freedom’ chronicles the story of three young Muslim men and two fierce women whose paths intertwined during the struggle for Independence.
Published by Penguin India, ‘Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit' by Manu Bhagavan will be released on 28 February on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online venue to launch non-fiction books.
The Delhi launch of Manu Bhagavan’s biography of Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit focused on her largely ‘erased’ legacy as a freedom fighter, diplomat, and politician.
In ‘Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit’, Manu Baghavan provides a throughly researched account of Jawaharlal Nehru’s sister and how her story is intertwined with that of India.
Saeeda Bano landed the job of news broadcaster for All India Radio’s Urdu service with some help from Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, a keen supporter of women’s rights.
Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
Motilal Nehru failed miserably when it came to his own children. His political and legal pursuits left him with no time to focus on his children. The result is that both of them ended up being loose characters.
Sarojini Naidu has always had a very bad reputation for multiple affairs and escapades. Even getting caught red handed did not serve as a deterrent. Such was her addiction to flings. People like her ruined the image of Bengal and Bengali society. From being looked up to as a progressive society they became looked down on for all kinds of sleaze and illicit activities.
Motilal Nehru failed miserably when it came to his own children. His political and legal pursuits left him with no time to focus on his children. The result is that both of them ended up being loose characters.
Sarojini Naidu has always had a very bad reputation for multiple affairs and escapades. Even getting caught red handed did not serve as a deterrent. Such was her addiction to flings. People like her ruined the image of Bengal and Bengali society. From being looked up to as a progressive society they became looked down on for all kinds of sleaze and illicit activities.