The Government Of-By-And For The Slogan, Hindustan Times
At its recent meeting, the National Executive of the Bharatiya Janata Party passed a political resolution, a passage of which read: ‘Our Constitution describes India as Bharat also, [hence] refusal [...]
The Mysterious Makeover of Mr Modi, The Telegraph
As Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi was known to run a tight ship. He was in total command of his Cabinet, and interacted regularly with senior civil servants. He [...]
Why The Dalai Lama May Be India’s Noblest Resident, Hindustan Times
Unlike the airport in my home town, Bengaluru, or the airports in two cities I visit often, Mumbai and Delhi, the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose airport in Kolkata is run [...]
Can Hindu Liberals Criticise Muslim Bigots, The Telegraph
In March 1937, Mahatma Gandhi published an article entitled ‘Need for Tolerance’. This was in response to a letter he had received from a Muslim friend. This man, a liberal [...]
A Slogan With Substance, The Telegraph
Our Prime Minister likes coining slogans and acronyms. There was Swachh Bharat and Make in India, then Beti Padhao Desh Badhao. Now there is Start up India, Stand Up India. [...]
Searching For Saints In Songs And Pictures, Hindustan Times
I have a decent head for names, dates, places, events, but can remember few snatches of poetry. Truth be told, there are only two pieces of verse that I have [...]