Nehru: The writer, the historian

November 13, 2014 12:46

As the Congress celebrates the 125th birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru (without inviting any NDA leader or the PM), it would do well to remind ourselves that whosoever is in power, Jawaharlal Nehru's memory must be kept alive in the interest of our democratic and secular values. The Hindu opines that students of Indian history will benefit from his writings, which embrace the creative thrust and splendour of the Continental and Indian civilisation. Read

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