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For any questions, suggestions or queries, you can follow and reach out to us on twitter/X at https://twitter.com/AbhasMishra or our website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abhas-mishra In this episode of Kanooni Kisse, we continue our exploration of the Basic Structure Doctrine, tracing the turbulent years leading up to the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case. As the 1970s unfolded, India witnessed a fierce power struggle between Parliament and the judiciary, driven by the vision of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. This episode delves into how this battle unfolded, the pivotal amendments introduced by her government, and how a seemingly simple property dispute would become the basis for a defining constitutional showdown. Key Points: The Aftermath of Golaknath: A quick recap of the Golaknath verdict, which limited Parliament's power to amend fundamental rights, triggering waves of political and legal tension. Indira Gandhi's Response: A look at the political climate under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who challenged judicial constraints with radical constitutional amendments. The 24th Amendment granted Parliament broad powers to amend the Constitution, while the 25th Amendment prioritized social welfare over individual property rights. The Role of the Judiciary: As the amendments took shape, the judiciary faced mounting pressure to define its role as a constitutional guardian. This episode discusses how the Golaknath ruling and subsequent amendments tested the judiciary's boundaries and set the stage for the next battle. The Entry of Swami Kesavananda Bharati: A fascinating turn of events began with a monk from Kerala, Swami Kesavananda Bharati, who sought judicial intervention to protect his monastery's property. This episode explains how his petition spiraled into a constitutional debate on Parliament's amending powers, leading to an unprecedented Supreme Court bench of thirteen justices. Setting the Stage for the Kesavananda Bharati Verdict: As the country watched, the Supreme Court's thirteen-judge bench prepared to hear arguments questioning the scope of Parliament's authority. We close the episode with the anticipation of the debates and the monumental verdict to come. Notable Quotes: “This wasn't just about property anymore; it was about the soul of the Indian Constitution itself.” “Did Parliament's power to amend the Constitution include the power to destroy it? Or were there certain ‘basic structures'—principles that could never be touched?” Why Listen? This episode sets up the climax of the battle over India's constitutional identity, exploring the intense political maneuvering, legal arguments, and personalities that defined a critical chapter in Indian jurisprudence. Whether you're a legal enthusiast, a student, or simply curious about India's legal history, this episode provides a deep dive into the factors that shaped one of the most impactful doctrines in constitutional law. Views and opinions expressed by the guest are their own and do not reflect the opinions of the channel or the host. None of the views are meant to malign any religion, ethnicity, caste, organization, company or individual. The contents of the show are meant to spread awareness and should not be considered legal advice. Do not imply solicitation. Always consult a lawyer. LinkedIN profile of our Chambers: https://www.linkedin.com/company/76478950/ कानूनी कहानियों और व्याख्यान के लिए सुनें Kanooni Kisse
In the final Installment of our special 3-part podcast series marking 40 years since the November 1984 Sikh Genocide in Delhi, we delve into the aftermath of one of the most tragic and horrific chapters in modern Sikh history.Part 3 focuses on the aftermath of the genocide, exploring the responses of the Indian Government, the international community, and the Sikh community. We dissect the various official commissions set up by the Indian government in an attempt to investigate the events of November 1984 — commissions that, rather than delivering justice, often served to bury the truth and protect the perpetrators of this organised violence.Rather than viewing the genocide as a singular, isolated event tied solely to the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (as discussed in Part 1), we explore the broader context and systemic nature of the violence, showing how it was part of a larger pattern of discrimination and targeted attacks against Sikhs.We also highlight the journey the Sikh community undertook to seek justice for the victims and survivors of the genocide, the challenges they faced, and the strides they have made in the pursuit of accountability.Join us as we honour the memories of those lost in the 1984 Sikh Genocide and reflect on the lessons that must not be forgotten.Check out: https://www.nsyf.org.uk to learn more!#1984SikhGenocide #SikhHistory #JusticeFor1984 #SikhDiaspora #IndianHistory #Delhi1984 #GenocideAwareness #NeverForget #SikhCommunity #SikhRights #PodcastSeries——————————————————
As Yahya Khan's crackdown in East Pakistan sparks a refugee crisis and a guerilla insurgency, the neighboring nation of India, led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, must decide how to respond. Meanwhile, President Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger pursue secret talks with Communist China. In Madison Square Garden, musicians George Harrison and Ravi Shankar organize a massive charity concert for the people of Bangladesh. SOURCES: Bass, Gary K. The Blood Telegram: Nixon, Kissinger, and a Forgotten Genocide. 2013. Bennet-Jones, Own. The Bhutto Dynasty. 2020. Carney, Scott. Miklian, Jason. The Vortex: A True Story of History's Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation. 2022. Chang, Jung. Halliday, Jon. Mao: The Unknown Story. 2005. Frank, Katherine. Indira: The Life of Indira Nehru Gandhi. 2001. Gewen, Barry. The Inevitability of Tragedy: Henry Kissinger and his World. 2020. Hiro, Dilip. The Longest August: The Unflinching Rivalry Between India and Pakistan. 2015. Hitchens, Christopher. The Trial of Henry Kissinger. 2001. Hoodbhoy, Pervez. Pakistan: Origins, Identity and Future. 2023. Jalal, Ayesha. The Struggle for Pakistan. 2014. James, Lawrence. Raj: The Making and Unmaking of British India. 1997. Jayakar, Pupul. Indira Gandhi: A Biography. 1975. Khosa, Faisal. The Making of Martyrs in India, Pakistan & Bangladesh. 2021. K.S. Nair. December In Dacca. 2022. Keay, John. India: A History. 2000. Mookherjee, Nayanika. The Spectral Wound. 2015. Raghavan, Srinath. 1971: A Global History of the Creation of Bangladesh. 2013. Rose, Leo. Sisson, Richard. War and Secession. Pakistan, India, and the Creation of Bangladesh. 1990. Saikia, Yasmin. Women, War, and the Making of Bangladesh. 2011. Schendel, Willem van. A History of Bangladesh. 2009. Schwartz, Thomas Alan. Henry Kissinger and American Power. 2020. Sengupta, Nitish. Land of Two Rivers: A History of Bengal. 2011. Tudda, Chris. A Cold War Turning Point: Nixon and China, 1969-1972. 2012. Walsh, Declan. The Nine Lives of Pakistan. 2020. Zakaria, Anam. 1971: A People's History from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India. 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 1975, the Allahabad High Court finds Prime Minister Indira Gandhi guilty of electoral malpractices during the 1971 election and rules that she needs to step down as Prime Minister. This triggers a series of events that culminate in the imposition of Emergency in India - a period when all civil liberties of common citizens, are taken away by the government.
The BJP-led coalition government has lifted the ban on government employees taking part in activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, or RSS, an organisation which has been banned three times since India attained independence. The RSS was banned days after Gandhiji's assassination by Nathuram Godse in 1948, during the Emergency by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and under civil society pressure after the demolition of the Babri Masjid in December 1992. Interestingly, the restriction on central government employees associating with the RSS remained in force during the first two terms of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and under Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his 1998-2004 terms. So, the question that arises is: why now? Is Modi trying to appease the RSS after facing an electoral setback? Didn't RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat indirectly poke fun at Modi saying he wasn't biological during the recent election campaign? Does this decision have anything to do with what appear to be efforts to remove Adityanath as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh? Guest: Nilanjan Mukhopadyay, independent journalist, columnist and author. Host: Amit Baruah, Senior Associate Editor, The Hindu. Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian.
Welcome to the final installment of our special 4-part podcast series, delving deep into the aftermath of the June 1984 Operation Blue Star. In this concluding episode, we explore the profound reaction and response of the Sikh community to the Indian Government's assault on Sri Harimandar Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, the spiritual epicenter of Sikhi.This pivotal event sparked a series transformative occurrences, including the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in November 1984 by Bhai Satwant Singh and Bhai Beant Singh Ji. In the wake of her death, a horrific genocide ensued, with thousands of innocent Sikhs being massacred across Delhi and throughout India.Join us as we also touch upon the relentless struggle and battle of Sikh warriors against the corrupt Indian state from 1984 to 1995, shedding light on their unwavering spirit and determination in the face of immense adversity.A Big Thank You To: Bhai Maniv Singh - Sikh Human RightsBhai Shamsher Singh - NSYF/Khalistan CentreBhai Baljit Singh - JangNamaBhai Manpreet Singh - World Sikh Parliament & Babbar Akali#OperationBlueStar #1984 #SikhHistory #IndiraGandhi #SikhGenocide #Podcast #HistoryPodcast #SikhWarriors #SriHarimandarSahibThank you for joining us on this journey through a critical chapter in Sikh history. Your support and engagement mean the world to us. Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!——————————————————
Welcome to A Century of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank!In this episode, Kunal Vijayakar unveils the fascinating tale of Project Tiger and the Tiger Man of India - Kailash Sankhala!The 1970s marked a dire revelation for India's Bengal tigers, with their population plummeting to alarming levels. Kailash Sankhala, then Director of the Delhi Zoo, brought this crisis to light through a groundbreaking tiger census report. Faced with the imminent threat of extinction, Sankhala's relentless efforts paved the way for a pivotal moment in Indian conservation history.Explore how Sankhala, with his deep passion for wildlife preservation, garnered support from Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, leading to the initiation of 'Project Tiger' on April 1st, 1973. Sankhala's role as the project's first director, coupled with the designation of the tiger as India's national animal, set the stage for a remarkable conservation journey.New episodes out every Monday!Open IDFC FIRST Bank savings account : https://www.idfcfirstbank.com/personal-banking/accounts/savings-account?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=June&utm_content=COSKnow more about Zero Fee Banking :https://www.idfcfirstbank.com/getmorefromyourbank?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=centuryofstories&utm_campaign=cosepi1&utm_term=Aug23Follow ‘A Century of Stories' official Instagram handle at @acenturyofstoriesSubscribe to A Century of Stories YT channelListen to A Century of Stories across Audio PlatformsApple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Gaana | Amazon Music | Jio SaavnFollow our host Kunal on Instagram at @kunalvijayakarAnd don't forget to rate us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Post-independence India had a big problem–about 40% of its land wasn't, well, India. Instead, this land was in the hands of the princely states: Rulers who had signed agreements accepting the rule of the British Empire, while getting a relatively free hand to rule their local jurisdictions. And these weren't small states. Hyderabad–whose ruler made noises about independence, at least initially–had a larger income than Belgium, and was bigger than all but twenty UN member countries. But the power of the princes was so eroded over time that, by 1971, then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi could remove one of the last remaining public privileges of the prince. How did India (and its neighbor Pakistan) win the battle against the princes? John Zubrzycki in his book Dethroned: The Downfall of India's Princely States (Hurst, 2024) explains how New Delhi persuaded, encouraged–and browbeat–the princes to accept a future with India. In this interview, John and I talk about the major players in these negotiations, like Viceroy Montbatten and Sardar Patel, how they “encouraged” the princely states to join India, and whether any of these princes could really go it alone. John Zubrzycki has worked in India as a foreign correspondent and diplomat. His other books are The House of Jaipur: The Inside Story of India s Most Glamorous Royal Family (Juggernaut: 2020); and Empire of Enchantment: The Story of Indian Magic (Oxford University Press: 2018), chosen by William Dalrymple as a Book of the Year. He is also the author of The Shortest History of India. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Dethroned. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Post-independence India had a big problem–about 40% of its land wasn't, well, India. Instead, this land was in the hands of the princely states: Rulers who had signed agreements accepting the rule of the British Empire, while getting a relatively free hand to rule their local jurisdictions. And these weren't small states. Hyderabad–whose ruler made noises about independence, at least initially–had a larger income than Belgium, and was bigger than all but twenty UN member countries. But the power of the princes was so eroded over time that, by 1971, then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi could remove one of the last remaining public privileges of the prince. How did India (and its neighbor Pakistan) win the battle against the princes? John Zubrzycki in his book Dethroned: The Downfall of India's Princely States (Hurst, 2024) explains how New Delhi persuaded, encouraged–and browbeat–the princes to accept a future with India. In this interview, John and I talk about the major players in these negotiations, like Viceroy Montbatten and Sardar Patel, how they “encouraged” the princely states to join India, and whether any of these princes could really go it alone. John Zubrzycki has worked in India as a foreign correspondent and diplomat. His other books are The House of Jaipur: The Inside Story of India s Most Glamorous Royal Family (Juggernaut: 2020); and Empire of Enchantment: The Story of Indian Magic (Oxford University Press: 2018), chosen by William Dalrymple as a Book of the Year. He is also the author of The Shortest History of India. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Dethroned. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
Post-independence India had a big problem–about 40% of its land wasn't, well, India. Instead, this land was in the hands of the princely states: Rulers who had signed agreements accepting the rule of the British Empire, while getting a relatively free hand to rule their local jurisdictions. And these weren't small states. Hyderabad–whose ruler made noises about independence, at least initially–had a larger income than Belgium, and was bigger than all but twenty UN member countries. But the power of the princes was so eroded over time that, by 1971, then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi could remove one of the last remaining public privileges of the prince. How did India (and its neighbor Pakistan) win the battle against the princes? John Zubrzycki in his book Dethroned: The Downfall of India's Princely States (Hurst, 2024) explains how New Delhi persuaded, encouraged–and browbeat–the princes to accept a future with India. In this interview, John and I talk about the major players in these negotiations, like Viceroy Montbatten and Sardar Patel, how they “encouraged” the princely states to join India, and whether any of these princes could really go it alone. John Zubrzycki has worked in India as a foreign correspondent and diplomat. His other books are The House of Jaipur: The Inside Story of India s Most Glamorous Royal Family (Juggernaut: 2020); and Empire of Enchantment: The Story of Indian Magic (Oxford University Press: 2018), chosen by William Dalrymple as a Book of the Year. He is also the author of The Shortest History of India. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Dethroned. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies
Post-independence India had a big problem–about 40% of its land wasn't, well, India. Instead, this land was in the hands of the princely states: Rulers who had signed agreements accepting the rule of the British Empire, while getting a relatively free hand to rule their local jurisdictions. And these weren't small states. Hyderabad–whose ruler made noises about independence, at least initially–had a larger income than Belgium, and was bigger than all but twenty UN member countries. But the power of the princes was so eroded over time that, by 1971, then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi could remove one of the last remaining public privileges of the prince. How did India (and its neighbor Pakistan) win the battle against the princes? John Zubrzycki in his book Dethroned: The Downfall of India's Princely States (Hurst, 2024) explains how New Delhi persuaded, encouraged–and browbeat–the princes to accept a future with India. In this interview, John and I talk about the major players in these negotiations, like Viceroy Montbatten and Sardar Patel, how they “encouraged” the princely states to join India, and whether any of these princes could really go it alone. John Zubrzycki has worked in India as a foreign correspondent and diplomat. His other books are The House of Jaipur: The Inside Story of India s Most Glamorous Royal Family (Juggernaut: 2020); and Empire of Enchantment: The Story of Indian Magic (Oxford University Press: 2018), chosen by William Dalrymple as a Book of the Year. He is also the author of The Shortest History of India. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Dethroned. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-review
Post-independence India had a big problem–about 40% of its land wasn't, well, India. Instead, this land was in the hands of the princely states: Rulers who had signed agreements accepting the rule of the British Empire, while getting a relatively free hand to rule their local jurisdictions. And these weren't small states. Hyderabad–whose ruler made noises about independence, at least initially–had a larger income than Belgium, and was bigger than all but twenty UN member countries. But the power of the princes was so eroded over time that, by 1971, then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi could remove one of the last remaining public privileges of the prince. How did India (and its neighbor Pakistan) win the battle against the princes? John Zubrzycki in his book Dethroned: The Downfall of India's Princely States (Hurst, 2024) explains how New Delhi persuaded, encouraged–and browbeat–the princes to accept a future with India. In this interview, John and I talk about the major players in these negotiations, like Viceroy Montbatten and Sardar Patel, how they “encouraged” the princely states to join India, and whether any of these princes could really go it alone. John Zubrzycki has worked in India as a foreign correspondent and diplomat. His other books are The House of Jaipur: The Inside Story of India s Most Glamorous Royal Family (Juggernaut: 2020); and Empire of Enchantment: The Story of Indian Magic (Oxford University Press: 2018), chosen by William Dalrymple as a Book of the Year. He is also the author of The Shortest History of India. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Dethroned. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies
BORN ENTREPRENEUR HARI DIVEKAR CONVERSES ABOUT HIS TIME WITH BNHS (BOMBAY NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY), SHARING DRINKS IN A TRAIN WITH MAESTRO KUMAR GANDHARVA & A CON-CALL WITH PRIME MINISTER INDIRA GANDHI One of my all-time favourite quotes is that it takes twenty years of hard work to become an overnight success. In the fourth of my five-part conversation with Business Icon Mr. Hari Divekar, we conversed about the decades it took for his dreams to materialise, his plans to avoid an Ambani like feud in the family and how he is giving it back to his old staff. He conversed about his tenure as Honorary Treasurer with the Bombay Natural History Society, also known as BNHS, his interest in the wild buffalo, his experience with holding snake exhibitions, his association with the legendary Salim Ali, and an once in a lifetime conference call with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He also narrated funny tales of sharing drinks in a train with the stalwarts of classical music, Kumar Gandharva and Bhimsen Joshi. So let's welcome Mr. Hari Divekar, the founder of ‘Nature Trails', one of the most successful resort brands in the country and a man who strongly believes that there is nothing more important in business than unadulterated persistence. Hi, I am Atul Taishete and welcome to my podcast ‘Conversations with Atul'. THE CREW Creator and Host : Atul Taishete Producer : Suvir Nath Sound Mixing Engineer : Aakash Kulkarni Cover Art : Soumya Ganesh (#SMAHAART) Music : Imran Ali Website Design : Samir N. Srivastava (This episode is sponsored by SMAHAART PET PORTRAITS. Get portraits of your pets done by a professional. Contact : smahaart@gmail.com) (‘Conversations with Atul' is available worldwide on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe to the podcast on any of the above mentioned platforms to receive regular updates on new episodes)
The Meghna Gulzar directorial Sam Bahadur is set to release in cinemas on December 1 next year. Vicky Kaushal plays the lead as the former Chief of the Army Staff Sam Manekshaw, Sanya Malhotra will essay the role of Manekshaw's wife Silloo, and Fatima Sana Shaikh will play the role of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film has gathered a lot of hype already for the uncanny resemblance Vicky Kaushal shares with the real Sam Bahadur.
Jogi starring Diljit Dosanjh directed by Ali Abbas Zafar takes place over three harrowing days in and around Delhi after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 31st October 1984. Into the larger socio-political tragedy unfolding, writer Ali and Sukhmani weave in a thread of personal revenge. To know more about the Jogi, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra on Film Companion.
Jogi starring Diljit Dosanjh directed by Ali Abbas Zafar takes place over three harrowing days in and around Delhi after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 31st October 1984. Into the larger socio-political tragedy unfolding, writer Ali and Sukhmani weave in a thread of personal revenge. To know more about the Jogi, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra on Film Companion.
Nina Rao visits Dr. Jaya Prasada in India for a conversation that explores the spiritual legacy of contemporary Indian Saint, Sri Siddhi Ma.This podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenowDr Jaya Prasada is the author of the new book Sri Siddhi Ma: The Story of Neem Karoli Baba's Spiritual Legacy. Jaya was born on 13 August 1948 in Lucknow, India. She graduated from Loreto College, and earned her master's degree from the University of Lucknow. In 1981, she did her PhD on Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from the University of Rohilkhand. Jaya lived for thirty-seven years in the closest proximity to the divine mother Sri Siddhi Ma, who inherited the spiritual legacy of Neem Karoli Baba. Her debut book, Sri Siddhi Ma, is dedicated to her guru Sri Siddhi Ma and takes us into the life and times of the silent saint of Kainchi. Jaya lives between Kainchi Dham and her home ‘Teertham' in Nainital, where Sri Siddhi Ma took mahasamadhi in December 2017. She is an ardent photographer, a keen mountain traveller and likes to keep up with technology.This episode is an impromptu recording made on location in the hills of India. Due to these circumstances, this episode is a soundscape of daily life in the hills of India. If you have any trouble hearing Jaya and Nina's conversation, please tune into the video version of this podcast for subtitles: youtu.be/ZobVBY0hCiYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
GUEST ON BOARD: We are joined by Priya Mirza, who teaches political science at Zakir Husain Delhi College. Priya is the host of The Longest Constitution podcast, which looks at how the vision of the Constitution and how it affects everyday life! On 12th June 1975, 4 years after the 1971 Indian general elections, incumbent Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was found guilty by the Allahabad High Court of electoral malpractices. The complaint against her was filed by Raj Narain, her opposing candidate in the constituency of Rae Baraeli. The Court convicted her of election fraud, stripped her of her parliamentary seat, unseated her as the Prime Minister, and barred her from holding office for another 6 years. And how did Mrs. Gandhi respond? By locking down the entire country under an “Emergency” for over 2 years. Mrs. Gandhi also followed this up by passing the 39th Amendment to the Constitution, which barred any court in India from challenging the election of any person to Lok Sabha holding the office of Prime Minister. This Amendment was struck down later by the Supreme Court for trying to amend the Basic Structure of the Constitution. So Mrs. Gandhi was basically told a resounding “NO” at least twice by Indian courts. Find out more at - https://ivmpodcasts.com/miss-conduct-blogYou can follow our guest Priya Mirza on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thelongestconstitution_/You can follow our hosts on Instagram.Ragavi: https://www.instagram.com/ragi.dosai/Nisha: https://www.instagram.com/just.nishful.thinking/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/
'Saal Chaurasi' by Pritpal Kaur is a new novel in Hindi portraying the characters dealing with the consequences in the aftermath of the anti Sikh riots of 1984 in India.Nearly 3,000 members of India's Sikh community were massacred after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her two Sikh bodyguards on 31 October 1984.Several government inquiries investigated the causes of the violence over the years and examined whether the massacre could have been averted and whether there were lapses of duty on the past of the authorities, leaving a sense of 'justice denied' in the Sikh community. Published by Bharat Pustak Bhandar in October, 2021, 'Saal Chaurasi' by Pritpal Kaur is a poignant tale of of the violence that broke out in Delhi and other parts of the country, following the assassination of Mrs Indira Gandhi. Pritpal Kaur, Delhi-based journalist and novelist, talks about her new novel with Achala Sharma, presenter of Kitaab Kaulum- a Cine Ink Podcast series about books. In a segment on trivia about books, Pervaiz Alam introduces the famous India Office Library of London.
Topics in this conversation include: Ramu describes the UNAI and how it works to unite students toward making an impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).1:33The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to build a more solid family foundation with parents taking more responsibility for their children's education while, at the same time, it widened the inequality gap, particularly in developing countries. 6:53Ramu discusses what he calls the "CC and BCC culture" and how it affects the ability to think and plan for long-term strategies. 18:15Ramu shares his career path, from being a disc jockey for a radio station created by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to a creator and Chief of the UNAI. 24:13The UN's focus on SDGs has provided stability for the world during the last 6 years since the SDGs were created. 31:00Trade Wins is a podcast designed specifically to be thought-provoking and to provide insights from leading experts to help us navigate today's changing environment. We aim to contribute to the empowerment of our global membership and their business networks in the world of global trade and investment.
Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut has announced that she will be directing her upcoming project titled 'Emergency', based on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's life. This and more in our weekly bulletin from the world of cinema and music.
Baria Alamuddin is an outspoken award-winning political journalist and broadcaster in the Middle East and the UK. She is the editor of the Media Services Syndicate and has interviewed numerous heads of states like Margaret Thatcher, Benazir Bhutto, King Hussain of Jordan, Yasser Arafat and Fidel Castro, to name a few. Baria was the last journalist to interview Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Baria Alamuddin is also the mother of Amal Clooney who is a celebrated humanitarian, high-powered barrister, mother of twins, and fashion icon—who happens to be married to a George Clooney. Please subscribe, comment, like, and share this podcast with your family, loved ones, and friends. I would love to hear from you You can find me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elisabeth.toufexis Instagram: elisabethvilligertoufexis
When one and a half million Indian railway workers went on strike for 20 days in 1974 it brought the country to a halt. Essential food, goods and workers were unable to reach their destinations. Despite this, the general public were largely sympathetic to the strike as they too felt a sense of anger at the government over the economy and allegations of corruption. Claire Bowes has been talking to union leader Subhash Malgi about why the government attempt to prevent the action with mass arrests and harassment backfired and to author Stephen Sherlock about how it became - what was at the time - the biggest strike in history and led to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's declaration the following year of a national state of emergency. Photo: Train from Darjeeling to Siliguri 1970. Credit: Paolo KOCH/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
In this episode, Satish Kaushik's filmy calendar pulls out some spicy stories about the movie Aandhi, an Indian political drama film starring Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen, and directed by Gulzar. Aandhi garnered a lot of controversies since at the time it was alleged that the film was based on the life of the then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her relationship with her estranged husband, but in reality, only the look was inspired by the politician Tarkeshwari Sinha and Indira Gandhi.Tune in to find out more interesting stories about this movie.
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut will play the role of former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi in a political drama helmed by director Sai Kabir, who has also written the story and the screenplay of the film. This and more in our wrap of this week's news from Bollywood as well as the Punjabi film and music industry.
Anti-Sikh violence erupted in India after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards in 1984. Looting, raping and killing broke out in Sikh areas. One of those killed was Nirpreet Kaur's father who was burnt to death by a furious mob in Delhi. She spent decades trying to bring to justice a politician she had seen encouraging the violence. She has been telling her story to Ishleen Kaur. Photo: Nirpreet Kaur's family before the events of 1984. Copyright:Nirpreet Kaur.
India's First Female Prime Minister Shrimathi. Indira Gandhi Sworn in. The first electric lighting system built by Thomas Edison was successfully employed using overhead wires technology. Credits https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Indira_Gandhi_1977.jpg https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en
In this episode, Ricardo sits down with Baria Alamuddin for a very special conversation. Baria Alamuddin is an outspoken, award-winning political journalist from Lebanon. She has been making waves in the media world for many decades and is best known in the Middle East, the US, and the UK for talking tough with cultural icons, heads of state, and religious leaders till she was dubbed as the "Well of Secrets." Memorably, she was also the last journalist to interview Prime Minister Indira Gandhi before her assassination in 1984. Beyond her career, she is a wife, a mother, and the mother in law of George Clooney.
In this episode, Ricardo sits down with Baria Alamuddin for a very special conversation. Baria Alamuddin is an outspoken, award-winning political journalist from Lebanon. She has been making waves in the media world for many decades and is best known in the Middle East, the US, and the UK for talking tough with cultural icons, heads of state, and religious leaders till she was dubbed as the "Well of Secrets."Memorably, she was also the last journalist to interview Prime Minister Indira Gandhi before her assassination in 1984.Beyond her career, she is a wife, a mother, and the mother in law of George Clooney
Tolly Folly, our limited run podcast about Bengali film, anchored by Sujoy, Beth, and Amrita, concludes with this third episode featuring two separate performances by Suchitra Sen in AANDHIi and Uttam Kumar in NAYAK. Aandhi (1975) is counted as one of the most successful films helmed by Gulzar and is frequently lauded for the leading performances by Suchitra and Sanjeev Kumar. The movie was a controversial fictionalized take on the life of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and spoke about the difficulties faced by women with ambition in a patriarchal society. Nayak (1966) was a rare Uttam collaboration with Satyajit Ray and is a meditation on celebrity. One of the finest films ever made, Nayak remains relevant to this day and features an incredible performance by Uttam. It also co-stars a wonderful Sharmila Tagore among others. If you liked this run of Tolly Folly, we would love to hear from you. Let us know if you’d like to see this series return and what other films you’d like to see discussed. Subscribe to our Upodcast: Bollywood Edition (https://audioboom.com/channel/upodcast--bollywood-edition) feed so you don’t miss Amrita, Sujoy and Beth’s new limited Podcast series by clicking here (https://audioboom.com/channel/upodcast--bollywood-edition) . Follow and subscribe to Amrita's new Youtube Book channel by going here (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmyb1ZvLmaDLBsen6QQrO4A) ! Find us on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/upodcast-bollywood-edition/id1363076296) ! and Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/upodcast-bollywood-edition?refid=stpr) ! and AudioBoom (https://audioboom.com/channel/upodcast--bollywood-edition) ! and iHeartRadio (http://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-Upodcast-Bollywood-Edition-29185150) ! and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/67M7dSZ5lGavuPoI7IcL3n) ! and CastBox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Upodcast-Bollywood-Edition-id1213300?country=us) ! Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpodCast) ! Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/upodcasting/) ! You can follow all of us on @AmritaIQ (https://twitter.com/amritaIQ) , Sujoy on @9e3k (https://twitter.com/9e3k) and @bethlovesbolly (https://twitter.com/bethlovesbolly) Sujoy’s instagram which has amazing shots can be found here (https://www.instagram.com/9e3k/) , we strongly recommend you follow him!
On 31 October, 1984, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh. In the three days that followed, anti-Sikh riots gripped Delhi and other parts of the nation. Sikhs in Delhi and other parts were targeted and attacked by mobs. Official estimates put the death toll at more than 3,000. Unofficial estimates place the number much higher. For the ones who survived the riots, life was left in tatters. This is the story of those who were children when the riots broke out, the ones who survived the attacks, but carry the emotional and mental wounds to this day. These are their voices. This is the lost generation of 1984. Reporter & Producer: Tridip Mandal Video Journalist: Abhay Sharma & Shiv Kumar Maurya Editor: Kunal Mehra Host: Vishnu Gopinath
Two martyrs were made in Delhi on October 31, 1984: Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who was shot to death by her bodyguard Beant Singh; and Singh, who was shot to death by other members of the Prime Minister's security force. Both sides of the conflict between the Indian government and the Sikh religion were rallied to action, but there was much more bloodshed to come before they could find peace. Parcasters - This week on Survival we cover the experiences of two brothers in the Civil War, and the way their lives changed in an instant. Tune in today on Spotify or wherever you listen to Parcast Originals!
Late actor Dev Anand had co-founded the National Party of India, with other members of the film industry, as a move against the Emergency imposed by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The party, which was later disbanded, was supported by personalities including late actor Pran, Shatrughan Sinha and Sadhana
Around the time of the Emergency, the then Congress Chief Minister of Haryana, Bansi Lal, was asked why hundreds of acres of government land near Delhi were allotted to a young, untested man, who wanted to build a car factory. The Congress symbol in those days was the cow and the calf. The young man was Sanjay Gandhi, son of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. For more podcasts from The Quint, check out our [Podcasts](https://www.thequint.com/news/podcast) section.
In this week’s NL Hafta, the panel consists of Abhinandan, Manisha and Anand. Revati Laul, a renowned independent journalist and filmmaker joined as a guest.The discussion kicks off with Saifuddin Soz, a senior Congress party leader in Kashmir, who recently launched his book titled, Kashmir: Glimpses of History and the Story of Struggle. Saifuddin Soz had also made a statement earlier which said that Kashmiris want Azadi. Commenting on Saifuddin Soz, Anand says, “As a political leader of a nation state, he should be more careful of what he’s saying.” Manisha says, “I think he’s making those comments more as an author.” She adds, “I think he has to keep in mind that he’s a politician but then he’s also speaking from the point of view of his book.”The discussion moves on to the ‘much-advertised’ 43rd anniversary of the Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Manisha thinks that it is a ‘hyperbole’. She says, "But, of course, 2019 (elections)...I guess that’s the one thing that they (BJP) can whip them (Congress) with.” Commenting on a notion that has surfaced, Anand observes, “I think the fiction of undeclared Emergency is rooted in a sense of deprivation among journalists who don’t have anti-establishment tales to tell in their 60s. And those who are already in their 60s, already know that they’re lying.” He adds, “Advertisements by their very nature are exaggerations.”Revati compares the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi to the current situation of Indian politics. Abhinandan says, “Human nature is displaying certain levels of servility that were displayed during the Emergency...And I think that is unique whenever you get a strong leader.”The panel discusses the letter written by Vijay Mallya to Prime Minister Narendra Modi which explained how he’s being made a ‘scapegoat’ despite his willingness to settle his dues. Abhinandan says, “I definitely think that he thought he could get away with it and now that he has not, he’s saying I can do all this...You could’ve done it earlier also.”Anand says, “Ignominy has also been earned by the flamboyant lifestyle he had.”Abhinandan asks the panel about the Chief Economic Adviser's role in policy making, in the context of Arvind Subramanian who recently quit from the position. Anand says, “Having a macro picture of how the economy is moving, what adjustment it needs... So it’s a kind of an advisory role...Most of the political heads don’t have that expertise to go into those details, so they help in that.”The panel discusses an Amit Shah-related news story that was pulled down by several media houses. The RTI reply stated, the primary basis of the story, that a huge amount of money was deposited in a bank headed by Amit Shah, post-demonetisation. Abhinandan believes that this circles back to the debate around the ‘Emergency’.Manisha speaks about the coverage of a crime incident in which an Army officer had killed the wife of another officer. She says, “Both ABP and Aaj Tak...ran this headline Do major ek mehbooba... They turned it into these rangeela-type websites.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
"The year 1984 marked widespread bloodshed as the Anti-Sikh riots engulfed the country. After the assassination of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi more than 2000 people were killed in Delhi alone. However, 33 years after the incident, the Supreme Court of India has decided to re-open as much as 186 cases related to the Anti-Sikh violence. The Supreme Court stated that it will set up a Special Investigation Team to look into the cases in which investigations were closed, a news agency reported. The Supreme Court will also constitute a three-member panel to look into the cases. However, it has asked Centre’s suggestions by today itself for the panel. Reportedly, the panel will be led by a former high court judge. "
Following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards in 1984, India was gripped by anti-Sikh riots. Thousands of people were killed. One Delhi suburb, Trilokpuri, saw the worst of the bloodshed. Hear from survivor, Mohan Singh, and Rahul Bedi, one of the first journalists to reach the affected area. PHOTO: Mohan Singh in his home in Delhi (Credit :BBC)