Lal Bahadur Shastri
Insights into how India’s most successful war since its inception was fought & won
This was a war that saw the Indian political and military leadership at its historical best.
Kingmaker Kamaraj: A symbol of selflessness and simplicity
Kamaraj’s nine years as chief minister saw Madras undergoing tremendous industrial and agricultural progress.
Guides in Tashkent say Shastri was poisoned, says Vivek Agnihotri
The film will expose some uncomfortable truths about the mysterious death of former Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri, in Tashkent.
Deputy CM Manish Sisodia inspects two kitchens
The minister had last week terminated the food suppliers’ contract after dead lizard was found in the mid-day meal.
Ex-PM’s son falls victim to thak-thak gang
The incident took place on Tuesday evening when Mr. Shastri in his car was heading towards Vinobha Nagar.
Ex-PM Shastri was not hostile to RSS, says LK Advani
The article is an extract from Mr Advani’s autobiography My Country My Life.
Naseeruddin Shah, Mithun Chakraborty in Vivek’s next
Naseeruddin Shah and Mithun Chakraborty together for his next, titled The Tashkent Files.
Of Tashkent Declaration and how Shastri died at the altar of India-Pak friendship
The talks began in Tashkent on January 3, 1966 with Kosygin meeting Shastri and Ayub, initially, separately before the later summit meetings.
Indira’s mixed legacy: ’71 triumph, ’75 nadir
Mohammad Yunus was so close to Mrs Gandhi and Sanjay that he was able to appoint himself special envoy.
How her grit and sagacity created the mystique of Indira Gandhi
We briefly examine here the events of 1966 and 1967 relating to her election as leader of the Congress Parliamentary Party and thus Prime Minister.