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Ramachandra Guha
The writer is based in Bangalore. His most recent book is Gandhi Before India.
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Supreme Court must reflect on its calling as defined by the Constitution — and the direction it is takingSubscriber Only
August 13, 2020 00:53 IST
If the forces of authoritarianism and sectarian bigotry continue to gather momentum, and the Supreme Court does little or nothing to check them, then the verdict of history and of constitutional scholarship will be even harsher than it is at present.
Thu, Aug 13, 2020
The striking similarities between Babri Masjid demolition and Article 370 abrogationSubscriber Only
August 09, 2019 02:30 IST
In 2019, remembering 1992 — a different kind of government, a different kind of protest
Fri, Aug 09, 2019
Why attack young Kashmiris for Pulwama attack, a crime committed by someone else?Subscriber Only
February 21, 2019 00:32 IST
If young Kashmiris are told that colleges in the mainland have no place for them, who does that help but jihadis? The political response within India to the barbarous attack in Pulwama has played absolutely into the hands of the Lashkar, the Jaish, and the ISI.
Thu, Feb 21, 2019
If Krishna can’t singSubscriber Only
November 15, 2018 00:30 IST
It’s in an uncivilised world that a great musician can be prevented from performing in the national capital
Sat, Nov 17, 2018
Burdens of the pastSubscriber Only
April 10, 2018 00:05 IST
Ramachandra Guha: My comparison was ill-chosen, and the chastisement I received for it is merited. I also agree that the headscarf and the skull-cap are akin to the turban and the vibhooti, markers of religious identity that should not offend anyone when displayed in public.
Tue, Apr 10, 2018
Liberals, sadlySubscriber Only
March 20, 2018 00:06 IST
Ramachandra Guha writes: In promoting individual freedoms, India’s liberals must take on both Hindu and Muslim communalists
Sat, Mar 24, 2018
Why Nehru vs PatelSubscriber Only
February 09, 2018 00:15 IST
Because this trick distracts from government’s failures, and because dynast Rahul is Congress president
Fri, Feb 09, 2018
Nurturing excellenceSubscriber Only
January 23, 2018 00:25 IST
State should rope in scholars with a record in building centres of learning to helm ‘Institutions of Eminence’
Tue, Jan 23, 2018
My dear fellow deshbhakts, let me provide ‘a glimmer of encouragement’Subscriber Only
January 01, 2018 00:32 IST
Amid the gloom of religious polarisation, environmental degradation and political venality, there is hope in the resistance of Dalits and women, and in the intelligence and audacity of thousands of young Indians.
Mon, Jan 01, 2018
Indira Gandhi to ModiSubscriber Only
November 18, 2017 00:42 IST
For all its ‘Congress-mukt’ talk, in its desire to capture public institutions, BJP is inspired by a Congress PM
Sat, Nov 18, 2017
General speaks too muchSubscriber Only
November 09, 2017 00:38 IST
For his sake and ours, Army Chief Bipin Rawat should speak less in public.
Thu, Nov 09, 2017
Does Gandhi have a caste?Subscriber Only
June 13, 2017 00:47 IST
He had the ability to be of all castes and no caste at all
Tue, Jun 13, 2017
The racist in the mirrorSubscriber Only
April 05, 2017 00:05 IST
The strong and justified rebuke from African Heads of Mission is a wake-up call to all Indians
Wed, Apr 05, 2017
The quiet fighterSubscriber Only
December 21, 2016 00:00 IST
Anupam Mishra wrote with insight and creativity about peasants, pastoralists and the sustainable use of water.
Wed, Dec 21, 2016
Republic of UnfreedomSubscriber Only
November 14, 2016 00:05 IST
NDTV and Bastar incidents display the undemocratic instincts of India’s politicians and public officials.
Mon, Nov 14, 2016
Obsessed with PakistanSubscriber Only
September 29, 2016 00:02 IST
Let’s not allow debate about what it means to be Indian to be held hostage to jingoists and bigots.
Thu, Sep 29, 2016
Freedoms still to be wonSubscriber Only
August 15, 2016 00:00 IST
Sixty-nine years after Independence, Indians are more free than when the British left, but less free than what the framers of our Constitution hoped us to be.
Mon, Aug 15, 2016
A note for Mr JavadekarSubscriber Only
July 08, 2016 00:15 IST
Higher education needs redemption and renewal. New HRD minister must be open to new ideas.
Fri, Jul 08, 2016
Which Ambedkar?Subscriber Only
April 21, 2016 00:01 IST
RSS can change its mind about Ambedkar. But it needs a frank reckoning with why, how it got here.
Thu, Apr 21, 2016
Hoisting the national flag in Central universities is a great idea. But why at 207 feet?Subscriber Only
February 22, 2016 00:01 IST
In all respects, our Central universities are well placed — except for the wavering commitment to Mother India of many of their students, and (shameful to say) of even some of their faculty
Mon, Feb 22, 2016
We, the unequalSubscriber Only
January 30, 2016 00:11 IST
Equality before law must be accompanied by equality in social practices and in the eyes of god.
Sat, Jan 30, 2016
Jaitley, like SinghSubscriber Only
December 28, 2015 00:04 IST
When a good man finds himself in bad company.
Mon, Dec 28, 2015
Bhagwat’s AmbedkarSubscriber Only
December 10, 2015 03:30 IST
Sangh Parivar’s acknowledgement of Babasaheb’s greatness is belated and hypocritical.
Thu, Dec 10, 2015
Akademi protests: Arun Jaitley’s remarks an insult to intelligence of writersSubscriber Only
October 19, 2015 00:37 IST
I know many of the writers involved; most are longstanding critics of the Congress. Contrary to Jaitley’s claim, most have never been “recipients of past patronage”.
Mon, Oct 19, 2015
It’s about the Dear LeaderSubscriber Only
June 24, 2015 00:00 IST
The Emergency’s enduring legacy is the cult of the supreme politician: bigger than party, government, nation.
Wed, Jun 24, 2015Journalism of Courage
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