Tanhaji and the distortions of history

'Indian apathy towards our historical heritage is indeed amazing,' says military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).   Against my firm resolve of never seeing a Hindi historical movie --......

Understanding the BJP's rise in Bengal

Many anticipate that by the 2021 assembly elections in West Bengal, the BJP may come to power, says Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party supporters in Kolkata. Photograph: Rupak De......

What landmark can the BJP rename after Naipaul?

'Will the BJP now replace a Muslim name for a street or a railway junction with Naipaul's name?''It is the least the party can do for its sole Nobel Prize-winning admirer,' says Amulya Ganguli.......

Remembering a forgotten princess

Princess Jahanara, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's daughter, was a paragon of virtues: well-educated, well-versed in statecraft, even-tempered, beautiful. Although she was on the side of Dara Shikoh in......