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.
The current Iran war has laid bare a fundamental reality: 20 per cent of global energy trade cannot afford to rely on a single artery, no matter how resilient and cost-effective.
Regulator seeks feedback on allowing firms to repurchase shares via exchanges after tax changes, as markets reel from war-led selloff and foreign outflows.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
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.