Person: Jawaharlal Nehru

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Ramachandra Guha: Is this the end of Gandhi’s India?

The present political leaders on the sub-continent have decisively repudiated the legacy of Gandhi and Nehru, inaugurating what could be a dark new chapter in the history of the region, writes Ramachandra Guha.

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Meghan Markle’s sparkle sets the stage for must-have fashion items

world

India’s Modi storms to historic election win

world

Statues of Unity and Zidane destined for different fates

general

Blanchett movie put on hold

world

Indian PM claims election victory

India's second day at the polls goes smoothly

The second phase of parliamentary elections in India ended relatively peacefully today in all but the rebel-affected state of Jharkhand.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2009

'Hate speech' Gandhi freed to join election campaign

Indian “hate speech” politician Varun Gandhi was released from jail on bail today.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2009

Speech on race fuels Gandhi family divide

An alleged hate speech at an election rally has fuelled a feud in India's oldest political dynasty, it was reported today.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2009

I was set up in race row, says Gandhi descendant

The great-grandson of India's first prime minister spoke out today after being charged with inciting hatred against Muslims during a speech at an election rally.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2009

Nehru's descendant faces hate-crime charges

The great-grandson of India’s first prime minister is to be charged with inciting hatred against Muslims during a speech at a political rally.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2009

Sonia Gandhi treated in hospital

Sonia Gandhi, the head of India’s ruling Congress party, is being treated in a New Delhi hospital for a chest infection, a hospital official said today.

Tue, 01 Jan, 2008

India's first 'untouchable' to attain high office dies

India’s former President KR Narayanan, the first “untouchable” from the caste system to occupy the country’s highest office in a validation of its democratic roots, died today. He was 85.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2005

New Indian premier to announce cabinet posts

New Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, India’s first non-Hindu top leader, paid homage today to former prime ministers before announcing a new cabinet delayed by political wrangling within his new ruling coalition.

Sun, 23 May, 2004

Ghandi hit by record stock market fall

POLITICAL uncertainty and financial panic swept India yesterday after the stock market was shut down after it worst-ever plunge and two powerful communist parties refused to join a new government alliance under Congress party leader Sonia Gandhi.

Tue, 18 May, 2004

Indian stock market shut down amid uncertainty

Political uncertainty and financial panic swept India today as the stock market was shut down after it worst-ever plunge and two powerful communist parties refused to join a new government alliance under Congress party leader Sonia Gandhi.

Mon, 17 May, 2004

Ghandi dynasty returns to power in shock win

THE Gandhi political dynasty prepared for a return to power yesterday after it was handed a stunning victory in India’s elections.

Fri, 14 May, 2004

Indian election epic enters third round

India’s parliamentary elections today entered a crucial third round that will determine the fate of opposition leader Sonia Gandhi and her son, first-time candidate Rahul, the latest member of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty to enter politics.

Mon, 26 Apr, 2004

Poll triumph for India's ruling party

India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party wrested control of three of four state legislatures in elections seen as a strong indicator for the country’s parliamentary ballot next year.

Fri, 05 Dec, 2003

Mother Teresa voted greatest ever Indian

Mother Teresa, the Yugoslav-born Catholic nun who spent her life caring for the poor in the slums of Calcutta, has been voted the greatest Indian in a magazine poll.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2002