75 events that shaped 75 years of independent IndiaThe August 15 ceremony is particularly significant this year as it marks the 75th anniversary of India's independence, with the government ...
16 Aug, 2022, 11.26 AM IST
Identity politics gaining ground in West Bengal ahead of assembly pollsIn West Bengal, where the electoral discourse hitherto steered clear of divisive religious propaganda, the BJP and the ruling TMC are locke...
02 Mar, 2021, 02.59 PM IST
View: Without Gandhi glue, Congress will disintegrateHistory has important lessons for the Congress as it tries to navigate without a Gandhi helming it.
21 Jul, 2019, 10.58 AM IST
Inquiry reports on 13 communal riots since 1961 'not available', CIC asks MHA for statusThe CIC directed Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba to depute a senior official to find out the status of the 13 reports, which are not available o...
30 Dec, 2018, 04.19 PM IST
India is more sensitive now, not more intolerantCommunal riots have continued with sickening regularity since 1947, but diminished in recent years, with the notable exception of 2002.
15 Nov, 2015, 12.40 PM IST
Sting operations: Why we need to pay more attention to the ethics of voyeurismRecent sting operations have highlighted like never before the pressing need to make distinction between what is in public interest and wha...
05 Apr, 2015, 11.33 AM IST
Lessons Indian liberals can learn from their opponents: Undying dedication & unceasing workThe opponents of secular India work round the clock, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year and do not stop. They are ubiquitous, at home and a...
04 Jun, 2014, 10.53 AM IST
Ramvilas Paswan, a prominent Dalit face of Narendra Modi governmentKnown in political circles for correctly judging which way the wind was blowing, the 67-year-old LJP leader will be a prominent Dalit face ...
26 May, 2014, 07.05 PM IST
Shankar Singh Vaghela praises Narendra Modi; says he must build Ram MandirWaghela had parted ways with BJP in 1996 to form his Rashtriya Janata Party and became Chief Minister before joining the Congress.
21 May, 2014, 04.10 PM IST
Narendra Modi & Morarji Desai's journey to PM office passed through GodhraBoth Modi And Morarji, India’s first Gujarati PM, share a curious link with the small town that sparked 2002.
17 May, 2014, 12.45 PM IST
BJP in search of its Margaret Thatcher; Congress aggressively paralysedBoth government and opposition have disappeared, the first replaced by aggressive paralysis, the second by rampant turmoil.
16 Jun, 2013, 11.30 AM IST
Gujarat government revokes suspension of IPS officer Sanjiv BhattOn the recommendation of the Union home ministry, the Gujarat govt revoked suspension of Bhatt in 1 of 3 cases against him.
01 Oct, 2012, 11.20 PM IST
- Presidents of India and the controversies they got into
Rajendra Prasad had clashed with Nehru over Hindu Code Bill and Somnath temple. Not Nehru's first choice. He thought C Rajagopalachari was ...
23 Jul, 2012, 10.20 AM IST
- Gujarat riots: Charges filed against top cop
The Gujarat govt filed a chargesheet against senior police officer Rahul Sharma for alleged misconduct in not submitting the original CDs c...
14 Aug, 2011, 12.44 AM IST
- Godhra riots: Modi government chargesheets IPS officer Rahul Sharma
The Gujarat government today charge sheeted IPS officer Rahul Sharma for alleged misconduct in not submitting the original CDs.
13 Aug, 2011, 03.20 PM IST
- It is for people to assess 1969 & 2002 Gujarat riots: Modi
Maintaining that people in Gujarat want inclusive growth, Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it was for them to assess communal ri...
23 Apr, 2010, 08.50 PM IST
- Communal tag doesn't bother urban Gujarati
Even districts which are considered to be backward have 10% urban population. Modi’s electoral fortunes occupy this group.
15 Dec, 2007, 03.52 AM IST