COVER STORY
Much has changed since India became an independent country and public discourse about many figures and facts over the years reflect the changing Indian State and social and political environment.
Outlook Magazine - 11 March 2024
Re/Discovery
This phantom is on the ruling dispensation’s mind. Those who claim to care little for him dissect his loves and hates, day in, day out
Nehru understood that the newly independent nation was the contradictory whole of many contradicting selves
Meticulous about attending Parliament and listening silently to attacks on him, Nehru was a model of parliamentary decorum
Many ruling party politicians misquote him or fabricate his quotes. Social media platforms serve as battlegrounds for spreading conspiracy theories about him
The BJP blames Nehru for the many ills the country had to face
Nehru’s approach to China was based on his concept of Asian solidarity for which he sacrificed India’s core interests
Jawaharlal Nehru’s essence of Non-Aligned Movement was about preserving our freedom of action, to have multiple choices and to do what is in the best interests of the country
Today, in the age of disparagement, it is important to find solutions to tackle the cognate routes to democratic and institutional decay
From his linens sent to Paris for cleaning to his affairs, the public discourse on Nehru has become personal
This phantom is on the ruling dispensation’s mind. Those who claim to care little for him dissect his loves and hates, day in, day out
Nehru understood that the newly independent nation was the contradictory whole of many contradicting selves
Meticulous about attending Parliament and listening silently to attacks on him, Nehru was a model of parliamentary decorum
Many ruling party politicians misquote him or fabricate his quotes. Social media platforms serve as battlegrounds for spreading conspiracy theories about him
The BJP blames Nehru for the many ills the country had to face
Nehru’s approach to China was based on his concept of Asian solidarity for which he sacrificed India’s core interests
Jawaharlal Nehru’s essence of Non-Aligned Movement was about preserving our freedom of action, to have multiple choices and to do what is in the best interests of the country
Today, in the age of disparagement, it is important to find solutions to tackle the cognate routes to democratic and institutional decay
From his linens sent to Paris for cleaning to his affairs, the public discourse on Nehru has become personal
OTHER STORIES
The base for newly independent India’s development was set in the 1950s during a crisis period in the world
A grieving family, the missing women, the aftermath of clashes and the ongoing protests ... stories from Shambhu and Khanauri borders
The bulldozer has become a weapon for political hegemony in many states
Singh, now 93, shares memories of an India that Nehru envisaged and recollects the moment when 'Pandit ji' inspired him to be a part of the 'exciting adventure of building a new India'.
Writing and publishing in Indian languages are terribly devalued today
Echoes of the present often permeate the fictional universe of this debut novel, prompting readers to ponder the future of the world we live in where authoritarian leaders run amuck
Exploring the themes of, fleeting moments, and the desire for significance in the mundane, expresses a longing for connection and meaning in everyday life.
The prose and poems in this collection delve deep into the core of the human experience, reassuring readers that they are not alone
Weaving a vivid chain of images, utilizing the metaphor of the sun and various elements to explore themes of memory, nature, and faith, creating a rich and evocative portrayal of life's complexities.
Tribals from Jharkhand had been carrying out their struggle against the British much before the Congress even came into existence
