Arun Shourie

Arun Shourie: Deeper than this govt... systems have decayed over time... (But) Mrs Gandhi had some shame

November 03, 2020 12:46 am

The former Union minister talks about why the decline of courts and democratic institutions in this government is worse, points out differences between Vajpayee and Modi regimes, and reasons why he is not enamoured with numbers in policymaking as situations change. The session was moderated by National Opinion Editor Vandita Mishra.

Laxmi Vilas hotel case: Rajasthan HC stays trial against Arun Shourie, others

October 23, 2020 9:09 am

Appearing through video conferencing, Shourie said the process of disinvestment of Laxmi Vilas Hotel had been challenged twice by the same person before the Division Bench of the Rajasthan High Court, but was dismissed both times—in 2002 and 2006.

Laxmi Vilas hotel case: Arun Shourie furnishes personal bonds in CBI court, HC to hear case today

October 15, 2020 1:17 am

Shourie was Union disinvestment minister in the then Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA government when the ITDC property was sold in 2002.

'Preparing For Death': Arun Shourie's latest is guide to dying peacefully

October 12, 2020 10:19 am

A new book by writer Arun Shourie takes a cue from major religions, philosophy, and spiritual train of thought to help people face their end with equanimity

Laxmi Vilas hotel case: Rajasthan HC stays arrest warrant against Arun Shourie

September 24, 2020 2:27 am

In an interim order passed on Wednesday, the court of Justice Dinesh Mehta said Shourie shall not be arrested in pursuance of the arrest warrant issued by a special CBI court in Jodhpur on September 15.

Explained: The CBI court's order against Arun Shourie

September 18, 2020 12:12 pm

Arun Shourie was not named in the FIR, and CBI found no evidence worth launching prosecution in the sale of the hotel. But the judge has rejected the closure report and ordered that a criminal case should be registered.

Daily briefing: Court orders case against Arun Shourie for hotel sale by Atal Govt; Delhi Assembly panel flags gaps in riot relief

September 18, 2020 8:35 am

From Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's Rajya Sabha statement on the LAC row to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to Milind Soman's birthday wish, read the top stories from print edition today.

Daily briefing: AG speaks up for Bhushan, sought action over his tweets last year; BJP summon to 4 Rajasthan MLAs

August 21, 2020 8:27 am

Former union minister and journalist Arun Shourie exclusive interview to The Indian Express to China's reluctance to step back from Pangong Tso, read the top stories from print edition today.

Arun Shourie interview: ‘Judgments judges deliver, their conduct, determine public esteem, not a tweet’

August 22, 2020 7:54 am

Arun Shourie told The Indian Express that if the Court is offended by a comment, it must, by law, give the person the opportunity to prove his assertion, since truth is a defence. 

SC lets Prashant Bhushan, Arun Shourie, and N Ram to withdraw plea on contempt Act provisions

August 15, 2020 1:26 am

Prashant Bhushan, along with N Ram and Shourie, had filed a plea challenging the Constitutional validity of Section 2(c)(i) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, saying it was violative of freedom of speech and right to equality.

'Pray for his long and healthy life': PM Modi meets Arun Shourie at Pune hospital

December 09, 2019 6:44 am

Former union minister Arun Shourie was hospitalised on December 1 after he fainted and injured his head during his evening walk. While initially Shourie was taken to the Hinjewadi branch of the hospital, he was later shifted to the main hospital.

Vajpayee was an inclusive leader. He let colleagues do their job and critics speak up: Arun Shourie

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

As India loses one of its most charismatic prime ministers, former Rajya Sabha MP Arun Shourie talks talks about all that Vajpayee stood for. “When Vajpayee ji made a promise, people believed him. There was a reason for that.”

Arun Shourie says more is said than done in present government

December 08, 2014 12:58 pm

There is an anti-intellect attitude in some organisations: Arun Shourie

December 08, 2014 12:55 pm

Arun Shourie: Modi may be an agent of change, but he has to reshape an entire ocean

December 08, 2014 12:52 pm

BJP can't talk development in Delhi and Love Jihad in Muzzafarnagar: Arun Shourie

December 08, 2014 11:58 am