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Dec 10, 2024 | 
frontline.thehindu.com | Aditya Mukherjee |Mani Shankar Aiyar |Karan Madhok |Aditya Mukherjee Penguin
At a time when the forces of Hindutva are relentlessly denigrating Jawaharlal Nehru’s contribution to the freedom of our country and the first 17 years of nation-building in independent India, the historian Aditya Mukherjee brings welcome clarification to the debate largely by citing Nehru’s own words and expanding on their import in the present context.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
freepressjournal.in | Aditya Mukherjee
During a recent TV debate, Rajya Sabha member Sagarika Ghose highlighted how frequent walkouts and adjournments in Parliament have prevented discussions on unemployment and the rising prices of vegetables and other essential commodities. Parliament, once envisioned as a beacon of democracy and discourse, now often resembles a battlefield of chaos.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
flipboard.com | Aditya Mukherjee
Nehru wanted India to develop a scientific temper. Today’s leaders are doing the oppositeIn 'Nehru’s India', Aditya Mukherjee explains the former prime minister's idea of India and his efforts to discover, champion, and defend it. Nehru’s …
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
theprint.in | Aditya Mukherjee
‘We can feel proud of what our country achieved in medical science at one point of time,’ the prime minister told a gathering of doctors and other professionals at a hospital in Mumbai . . . ‘We all read about Karna in the Mahabharata. If we think a little more, we realise that the Mahabharata says Karna was not born from his mother’s womb. This means that genetic science was present at that time. That is why Karna could be born outside his mother’s womb . . . We worship Lord Ganesha.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
indianexpress.com | Aditya Mukherjee
Professor Amiya Kumar Bagchi passed away on November 28 at 88. A legendary Indian academic, teacher and institution builder has left us. Since the 1970s, there would hardly be any historian or economist in any premier institution in India who was not exposed to or grappled with his writings, whether they agreed with some of his conclusions or not.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
tribuneindia.com | Aditya Mukherjee
GOING to Varanasi and not immersing oneself in the surreal glow of the evening aarti at Assi Ghat would be an unforgivable oversight. What is this city — one of the oldest in the world — without its vibrant ghats, which vividly come alive during the evening rituals? These sacred ceremonies, attended by hundreds of people, including foreign tourists, encapsulate the city’s spiritual essence and cultural richness.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
telegraphindia.com | Aditya Mukherjee
The fear of lay-offs, downsizing, or restructuring makes employees work harder, often sacrificing their personal time, health, and well-being to maintain their professional positions Aditya Mukherjee Published 02.12.24, 05:09 AM Sourced by the Telegraph. Young professionals in urban India are losing sleep over work. Their lives revolve around meeting 'targets' and 'deadlines'.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
medium.com | Aditya Mukherjee
Aditya Mukherjee·Follow2 min read·--Men’s grooming is an essential aspect of personal care, encompassing a range of practices that contribute to a well-groomed and confident appearance. Here are some key areas to consider:Facial Care: * Cleansing: Use a gentle face wash to remove dirt, oil, and impurities. * Moisturizing: Apply a moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and prevent dryness. * Shaving: Choose a sharp razor and shaving cream to minimize irritation.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
indianexpress.com | Aditya Mukherjee
With Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth anniversary approaching on November 14, it is time to look back and see what we can learn from him 60 years after his passing. Paradoxically, Nehru has been kept alive by his detractors too, with his name being invoked to explain almost all that has gone wrong in India. The need to demonise or erase Nehru’s memory arises from the fact that he represented and fought for values which are anathema to the political forces dominant in India today.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
freepressjournal.in | Aditya Mukherjee
Digital media has taken centre stage in Indian journalism, shaking up print media’s longtime hold. This shift reflects a growing demand for real-time, accessible, and often more fearless reporting on critical issues. Digital media’s role in India is transformative, empowering citizens to engage with content on their terms, questioning the status quo and pushing print media to innovate.
