HARISHCHANDRA

All stories by HARISHCHANDRA

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister
Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a...

What If Lal Bahadur Shastri Had Not Died In 1966
Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

He chose what was best for India, not for himself. Few can deny that when god took...

When Turkman Gate Was Demolished In 1976
Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

A legend that sprang up after the Turkman Gate killing is that when the shrine is...

When US Invaded Countries In The Americas
Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

That a country thinks it has the right to randomly invade another country has...

What If Sardar Patel Had Not Passed Away In 1950...
Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

If Patel had lived a few years more, he may or may not have become prime minister. But...

Time To Elect, Not Select Governors
Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

In a federal democracy, the people must have a say (indirect or direct) in an office as...

It's Time For Rahul Gandhi To Step Aside
Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Democracy in India is too important to be left to a leader with a limited appeal. If...

Nehru Should Have Retired In 1957
Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

...a time when his legacy ledger was still positive and before the debacle against...

Agnipath Riots: Why The Youth Are Angry
Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

What is the lure of a government job? The answer is India's worst kept secret: Job...

For India's Sake, Gandhis Must GO!
Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'There are too many competent people better suited and poised to take on Modi. The...