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1 day ago · With the fourth generation of Nehru-Gandhis in charge of Indian politics, and a fifth preparing for the future, the family’s tryst with destiny seems to have many more years to run. Jad Adams is the author of The Dynasty: The Nehru-Gandhi Story and worked on the four-part BBC series of the same name (1997) and the author of Kipling (2006).
Dec 31, 2023 · Eighteen photos helped define the state of politics in 2023, collectively painting a chaotic portrait of a year that will be remembered for generations to come.
Under Nehru's leadership, the Congress emerged as a catch-all party, dominating national and state-level politics and winning elections in 1951, 1957 and 1962. His premiership, spanning 16 years and 286 days—which is, to date, the longest in India—ended with his death in 1964 from a heart attack.
Aug 15, 2017 · In his speech, Nehru, referring to 1929 Lahore Congress, said, "Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially.
Featuring first-hand photographs of Gandhi, Nehru and Jinnah – and highlighting female assassins, refugees and the personal stories of those affected by the British withdrawal, Freedom and Fragmentation: Images of Independence, Decolonisation and Partition runs until October 27, 2017.
Feb 3, 2022 · A new exhibition brings together recent images and a 1969 project, revealing the issues facing the US – including protests, poverty and racial injustice – writes Andrew Dickson.
These photos show the events surrounding the first Independence Day in 1947. Lord Mountbatten discusses his plan for the partition of India and transfer of power with Indian leaders at Viceroy's...