Pratap Bhanu Mehta
He did a far better job of gaining knowledge of the larger sweep of history than any of his contemporaries. The confidence with which we condemn Nehru exposes the narrowness of our certainties more than it detracts from his achievements
Shame: the Nehru Papers are still inaccessible to most Indian scholars and researchers
When Modi skips the Throne Room on Inauguration day, it will be a sign of the people’s Prime Minister
Don’t Swill, Just Taste The story of how the drink survived the fury of the seas and the cruelty of men
Kamila Shamsie’s new novel animates history with textures of fruit, blood and stone
Warning as American Troops Withdraw: Modernise Afghanistan at Your Own Peril
There is a lot that Bihar can learn from its glorious past to solve problems currently plaguing the state
Mughal history is so much more interesting when seen through the art and literature patronised and inspired by the emperors
Lincoln followed Douglas on his campaign trail, goading him from the audience
Kuldip Nayar’s memoirs, really a personalised history of contemporary India, are a good read. But his apologies and retractions since its publication do justice neither to his book nor his reputation as a journalist