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Dhurandhar doctrine of national security
India's Arunachal Pradesh minister Balo Raja has suggested the use of cinema to enhance national security awareness. His recommendation follows discussions regarding ongoing tensions with Chinese troops along the border. Raja referenced the success of Aditya Dhar's films in promoting India's intelligence capabilities and resilience. Historical examples from past films, particularly Mr India, highlight cinematic impact on national perception.
Yes Minister, but of what kind?
T V Somanathan has created a taxonomy of bureaucrats that includes various classifications for secretaries. While acknowledging the humorous potential in this classification, he suggests that ministers also deserve similar categorisation. Examples of minister classifications include those who inaugurate frequently or blame past governments for current issues. This 'admin zoology' approach could lead to a fresh perspective on governance.
India can launch surgical strikes on Pakistan, but can't hold talks: Mani Shankar Aiyar
Mani Shankar Aiyar criticised the BJP-led government for avoiding dialogue with Pakistan despite military actions taken. He proposed holding discussions at the Attari-Wagah border to facilitate continuous communication between both nations. Aiyar emphasised the importance of addressing unresolved issues through dialogue rather than arguing about the past. He highlighted the need for political unity among non-Hindutva factions to influence Delhi's policies.
BJP says Congress has become 'Muslim League Maoist Congress'
BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi attacked the Congress party on Monday. He claimed Hamid Ansari's remarks exposed the opposition's ideological leanings. Ansari cited Nehru's view that Hindu nationalism posed a greater threat. Trivedi alleged the Congress has become a 'Muslim League Maoist Congress'. He stated Rahul Gandhi's discourse traces roots to Nehruvian ideology.
Mani Shankar Aiyar says he is a "Gandhian, a Nehruvian and a Rajivian" but not a "Rahulian"
Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar has again made headlines by identifying proudly as Gandhian, Nehruvian, and Rajivian, but not a 'Rahulian' due to his age and lack of connections to the Rahul Gandhi.
Modi government must be less Nehruvian
The article cautions the Modi government against repeating Nehru's mistakes, particularly regarding PSUs and neglecting crucial sectors like education and light industry. It argues that India's non-alignment strategy needs recalibration, suggesting closer ties with Europe, Japan, and other Asian economies. Economic prosperity through free markets and limited government intervention is crucial for India's global influence.
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Nehruvian US can catalyse us
Donald Trump's tariff demands on India, though alarming, could be a catalyst for economic evolution. While tariffs pose challenges, they compel India to assess its competitiveness. The nation's strengths in pharmaceuticals, IT, and space technology demonstrate its potential. Lowering trade barriers could attract global firms seeking alternatives to China, boosting sectors like semiconductors and EVs.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat different from Nehru's model: SJM chief Ashwani Mahajan
In the midst of the ongoing debate surrounding restrictions on laptop imports, a new book edited by Ashwani Mahajan, the head of the Swadeshi Jagran Manch—an affiliate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), argues that the Modi government's 'aatmanirbharta' (self-reliance) approach represents a significant departure from the Nehruvian approach that was seen to impede economic growth.
Congress leader Anand Sharma slams party's tie-up with ISF in West Bengal
He also said that the party "cannot be selective in fighting the communists" and it must do so in all its manifestations, irrespective of religion and colour.
View: Modi's contribution to Indian politics is as impactful as Nehru's
So deep ranging is the wider societal impact of Moditva that he can only be compared with Nehru.
Comparing Indira Gandhi with Narendra Modi for being authoritarian incorrect: Jairam Ramesh
Ramesh said Modi is "not even an Atal Bihari Vajpayee or an L K Advani", who, according to him, were more 'Nehruvian' in their outlook.
View: Adityanath’s rise marks the end of a 100-year-old battle
Early Indian conservatives were more interested in social rather than political battles, which is why they didn't play much of a role in the freedom movement.
Nehruvian model never held India back; India grew faster than China under Nehru: Congress to FM Arun Jaitley
The commentary posted on the party's website said in the 50 years prior to Independence, India was growing at a paltry 0.5 per cent per annum.
Congress attacks FM Arun Jaitley for his criticism of Nehruvian economics
Jaitley dubbed former PM Narasimha Rao as "not a great reformer" or a "big liberaliser" and said that he initiated reforms out of "compulsion".
Don't see Narasimha Rao as India's economic messiah, says Arun Jaitley
On Rao, widely seen as the initiator of economic reforms in the country, Jaitley said that any changes he made in the economy were out of compulsion.
Delhi polls 2015: The power of the unbranded aam muffler is now indisputable
Indian fashion designers warming up to the new aam aadmi aesthetic, it will not be surprising if the muffler-topi ensemble finds place in fashion seasons.
Anti-Nehruvianism behind plan panel renaming: Congress
Party spokesperson's remarks came hours after it was announced that the Planning Commission will be called 'Neeti Ayog' in its new avatar.
PM Narendra Modi is declared as TOI's 'Person of the Year'
PM Modi's stunning connection with masses, his macho 56-inch persona, and development plank that was hammered home to deliver absolute majority to BJP.
Congress's guest list influenced by its depleting fortunes: BJP
Congress President Sonia Gandhi launched a veiled attack on BJP in her opening remarks, saying Nehru's ideas were under threat from "misrepresentation and distortion".
Congressmen to pledge on November 14 to uphold Nehruvian principles
The AICC will also host a two-day international conference in Delhi to observe the occasion. The event has been tentatively scheduled for November 17-19.
Congress to renew faith in Nehruvian vision on November 14
A senior leader said the salience of Congress function would be the renewal of the Nehruvian vision that the BJP regime is inimical to.
CPI leader D Raja slams Subramanian Swamy's remarks
CPI leader D Raja today termed as "outrageous" BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's reported statement that books of Nehruvian historians should be set afire.
Clock ticks away for remnants of Nehruvian era
HMT has been in a time warp of sorts, belonging as it does to an era that could not have foreseen that watches would have to offer other things too.
PM Narendra Modi’s discovery of the world
Time was when Indian prime ministerial and presidential trips abroad were journeys of discovery, an opportunity to understand and be understood.
Natwar Singh’s book will be one of many accounts shedding light on the Gandhi family
Singh’s disclosures are not the first — and may not be the last — account emerging from the inner circle shedding light on the Gandhis.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi model: A break from 'Nehruvian Consensus'?
The second is inclusive democracy, adequate representation of all — a celebration rather than a discomfort with diversity.
Nehruvian legacy of secularism, socialism core beliefs: Sonia Gandhi
Gandhi at the same time said she is not suggesting that Congress is stuck in a time warp and merely repeating the conventional wisdom of 50 years ago.
Tharoor questions Nehruvian line
Tharoor debunks Nehru's foreign policy as 'moralistic running commentary'.
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