Why RSS Cannot Help Hating Jawaharlal Nehru and His Connection With the People of India
Nehru was a moderniser rooted in Indian tradition and was firmly against the ideological vision of Hindutva. No one knows this better than Hindutva ideologues.
Santhal Hul Wasn’t Just the First Anti-British Revolt, It Was Against All Exploitation
The 19th century rebellion actually began as a movement against exploitation by Indian ‘upper’ caste zamindars, moneylenders, merchants and police officials who had come to dominate the economic sphere of Santhal life.
Patel Was Not the Sole Architect of the Integration of Princely States; Nehru Too Deserves Credit
Patel’s role in the integration of princely states has been exaggerated by the Modi regime precisely because of it is seeking to malign and erase Nehru’s contribution in the freedom movement and in the making of modern India.
Why the Sacrifices of Abdul Khader and the Penang 20 Freedom Fighters Bear Special Relevance in 2022
When the forces of hate and division are out to destroy India as a nation where all citizens have equal rights, his death is worth recalling.
Ambedkar Would Have been Shocked to See His Name Being Taken Along with Savarkar
Ambedkar would have been shocked by Prime Minister taking his name along with Savarkar in his Independence Day speech in the context of service to the nation.
Honouring the National Flag: Learning from the Constituent Assembly Debates
To mark the 75th year of India’s independence, the Modi Government initiated a campaign meant to ‘encourage people to bring the Tiranga home and to hoist it’. But the website of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations is silent on what the flag symbolizes.
The Shame of a Nation: The Tragedy of Bilkis Bano!
Seventy-five years ago, our committed freedom fighters with their many sacrifices, gave India her freedom! Bilkis Bano, today, with her relentless fight for justice and the suffering which she is still going through, has come to symbolise India’s latest struggle for freedom.
PM Modi Idolizes Savarkar: Second Killing of the True Martyrs
In his 15 August speech, PM Modi elevated V.D. Savarkar to the pantheon of freedom fighters of the Indian freedom movement. A comparison of PM’s idolization of Savarkar with the writings of Savarkar and records of his activities available in the archives of the Hindu Mahasabha.