October 15, 1982, Forty Years Ago: Bengal Famine
West Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu has asked central leaders to allow his government to purchase foodgrain from other states to stave off near-famine conditions arising from a calamitous drought. West Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu has asked central leaders to allow his government to purchase foodgrain from other states to stave off near-famine conditions […]Read More
Francesca D’Alonzo from Italy is now in India after traversing half the globe on her bike. She talks about the ups and downs of her adventures
Francesca D’Alonzo is on a daring adventure on her Yamaha Ténéré 700. As a biker, she always attracted attention — she knew it was tough out there but then her ambition was always to explore extraordinary places and hence, this exciting exercise — from Italy to India through Balkans, Turkey, Iran and Pakistan. “I am […]Read More
India moves on ignoring the barbarians | OPINION
Today after 75 years, the Indian economy is surging and its foreign policies are moulded keeping in mind the country’s own interest rather than that of some super power. The year 2022 has been a momentous one for India for a few reasons. First, it has lost its nightingale Lata Mangeshkar, the most recorded singer in […]Read More
Kohinoor, the ‘Stolen’ Diamond’s Travel History
The ascent of Charles III to the British throne last week has, once again, rekindled demands for the return of the fabled ‘mountain of light’ diamond to India, over 175 years after it was obtained by the English. The ascent of Charles III to the British throne last week has, once again, rekindled demands on social media, […]Read More
What is kurki, and why is it a big issue in Punjab?
Kurki means attachment of a farmer’s land, already pledged to the money lending institution or individual, in case of a loan default. A 65-year-old farmer, Balwinder Singh, died by suicide outside the office of the Muktsar DC on August 29. He had been sitting on a dharna outside the administrative complex against kurki orders for […]Read More
The making of Sikh scripture – Guru Granth Sahib
Highlighting the calligraphy and artwork adopted to document the Birs of Guru Granth Sahib since the 17th century, a two-day exhibition at Guru Nanak Dev University captures the aesthetics behind the ancient Sikh text. A report by Tribune reporter Neha Saini and lensman Sunil Kumar. Guru Nanak Dev University on Thursday opened a two-day exhibition dedicated to 418 […]Read More
August 22, 1982, Forty Years Ago
Beirut resounded to the roar of thousands of guns as the besieged west sideof the city bade farewell to Palestinian fighters. Press Lathi-charged Over 30 journalists were seriously injured, many of them sustaining bleeding wounds on their head and limbs, when a riot squad of the CRPF brutally lathi-charged a peaceful, silent procession on its […]Read More
No Matter What it Says Now, RSS Did Not Participate in the Freedom Struggle
V.D. Savarkar was providing the direction of the organisation and of the Hindu Mahasabha from behind the scenes. As the country waves flags and celebrates the 75th anniversary of India’s independence, it is also time to take stock. What did India’s founders and citizens dream of, how has India fared, what have been our challenges […]Read More
Inheritance of ‘Enemy’ Property by Indian Citizens Is Still a Bit of Unfinished Business of Partition
The long shadows of 1947 still reach this democratic and secular democracy. As the country waves flags and celebrates the 75th anniversary of India’s independence, it is also time to take stock. What did India’s founders and citizens dream of, how has India fared, what have been our challenges and successes? The Wire’s reporters and […]Read More
As India Turns 75, Here’s 75 Debates for Argumentative Indians
From the world of politics and diplomacy to security and sports, culture, ideas and society, there is no denying the salience of these names for Independent India. This list is intended to provoke debate and disagreement–even consternation– rather than to be definitive. It is entirely personal, drawn up by a 60-year-old who was born just […]Read More
