Manmohan Singh: Accidental PM, but not an accidental politician
3 months ago

Manmohan Singh: Accidental PM, but not an accidental politician

India Today  

"The nation is safe in the hands of Dr Manmohan Singh," said Sonia Gandhi on May 22, 2004, as she announced that the architect of India's economic reforms would be its 13th Prime Minister. HOW MANMOHAN SINGH ANSWERED RAO's CALL, BECAME A POLITICIAN Whenever his understanding of politics was questioned, Manmohan Singh would bristle, writes veteran journalist Neerja Chowdhury in her book 'How Prime Ministers Decide'. In his book, 'The Accidental Prime Minister: The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh', Baru gives a peek into Singh's cautious equation with Sonia Gandhi. Manmohan Singh, who led the country for 10 years from 2004 to 2014, might have been an "accidental prime minister", but he was in no way an "accidental politician".

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India Will Never Forget Manmohan Singh, Vundavilli Aruna Kumar
3 months ago

India Will Never Forget Manmohan Singh, Vundavilli Aruna Kumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Former Rajamahendravaram MP Vundavilli Aruna Kumar paid tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, hailing him as the architect of India’s economic reforms. Aruna Kumar recalled Singh’s role as finance minister in 1991 under then prime minister P.V. “Initially, Singh faced criticism, but Rao supported him fully, urging him to focus on fixing the economy while he managed …

Manmohan Singh was a visionary, always listened, never interfered, Raghuram Rajan says
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Manmohan Singh was a visionary, always listened, never interfered, Raghuram Rajan says

Hindustan Times  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was a brilliant economist with a visionary outlook on India's potential, along with with a fine sense of political feasibility, former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan said on Friday, according to news agency PTI. In this Aug. 17, 2013 file photo, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with economist Raghuram Rajan, in New Delhi. …

Former PM Manmohan Singh cremated in Delhi's Nighambodh Ghat with full state honours & a 21-gun salute
3 months ago

Former PM Manmohan Singh cremated in Delhi's Nighambodh Ghat with full state honours & a 21-gun salute

Firstpost  

Singh’s body was taken Saturday morning to the headquarters of his Congress party in New Delhi, where party leaders and activists paid tributes to him and chanted “Manmohan Singh lives forever.” Security officials and others walk with the hearse carrying the body of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh towards the cremation site in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Dec. 28, …

Hansal Mehta reacts after Anupam Kher calls his tweets on Manmohan Singh biopic ‘messed up, full of double standards’
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3 months ago

Hansal Mehta reacts after Anupam Kher calls his tweets on Manmohan Singh biopic ‘messed up, full of double standards’

Hindustan Times  

A war of words took place between actor Anupam Kher and filmmaker Hansal Mehta over the 2019 film, The Accidental Prime Minister. It started when Hansal Mehta supported journalist Vir Sanghvi's tweet calling the film 'one of the worst Hindi movies'. How Hansal reacted to Vir's tweet Vir tweeted, "If you want to remember the lies that were told about …

Manmohan Singh: A testament to the power of quiet conviction
3 months ago

Manmohan Singh: A testament to the power of quiet conviction

Live Mint  

When prime minister Narasimha Rao handpicked Dr Manmohan Singh as finance minister in 1991, it was an audacious gamble. Facing a near-catastrophic balance-of-payments crisis, Singh unlocked India with reforms, dismantled decades-old red tape, and gave wings to the nation’s entrepreneurial spirit. An economist of rare brilliance, a statesman of unshakable integrity, and a man of quiet yet unyielding resolve, Dr …

Anupam Kher, Hansal Mehta get into war of words over The Accidental Prime Minister post Manmohan Singh's death
3 months ago

Anupam Kher, Hansal Mehta get into war of words over The Accidental Prime Minister post Manmohan Singh's death

India TV News  

Veteran actor Anupam Kher and filmmaker Hansal Mehta got into a war of words recently over their movie The Accidental Prime Minister after the filmmaker agreed with a journalist that the 2019 political drama was filled with 'lies' about former PM Manmohan Singh. It all started with a post by senior journalist Vir Sanghvi, who on Friday labelled The Accidental …

Former PM Manmohan Singh’s enduring love for Dehradun
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Former PM Manmohan Singh’s enduring love for Dehradun

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held a deep and enduring bond with Dehradun. Sources close to the family reveal that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh lost his mother at a young age. Manmohan Singh's nephew, Harmeet Singh, shared nostalgic memories of his uncle with The New Indian Express, saying, "Our conversations were like those in any ordinary family, where …

Leaders pay respect to former PM Manmohan Singh
3 months ago

Leaders pay respect to former PM Manmohan Singh

Hindustan Times  

Political leaders across party lines gathered at 3, Motilal Nehru Road in New Delhi on Friday to pay their last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92 the previous day. Former president Ram Nath Kovind pays tribute to former prime minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Friday Union home minister Amit Shah’s described Singh …

DC Edit | Singh’s success as economist outweighed failures as PM
3 months ago

DC Edit | Singh’s success as economist outweighed failures as PM

Deccan Chronicle  

In a remarkable journey from an economist to central banker to a transformational finance minister and then an accidental Prime Minister, his integrity, humility, knowledge and calm and gentle way were Dr Manmohan Singh’s constant companions. His greatest contribution to India will remain his leading the country out of the darkness of a closed economy based on protectionism with a …

HT Archive: Manmohan Singh’s two stints in top office
3 months ago

HT Archive: Manmohan Singh’s two stints in top office

Hindustan Times  

2004: First term as PM Manmohan Singh takes the oath as Prime Minister in 2004. “ We can take forward the process of social and economic development to realise the vision of Rajiv Gandhi.” Manmohan Singh also said that the mandate of the people was for Sonia Gandhi to become the Prime Minister. Standing by his side, Sonia said, “ …

Sonia Gandhi Mourns Manmohan Singh, Calls Him a Personal Loss
3 months ago

Sonia Gandhi Mourns Manmohan Singh, Calls Him a Personal Loss

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi described the death of Manmohan Singh as a "personal loss". "We in the Congress party and the people of India will forever be proud and grateful that we had a leader like Manmohan Singh, whose contributions to India's progress and development are immeasurable," she said, adding, "He was so gentle in his manner …

Sonia Gandhi calls Manmohan Singh’s death a ‘deeply personal loss’, hails him as ‘statesman of wisdom’
3 months ago

Sonia Gandhi calls Manmohan Singh’s death a ‘deeply personal loss’, hails him as ‘statesman of wisdom’

Live Mint  

Congress Parliamentary Party President Sonia Gandhi on Friday condoled the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, expressing her sadness over the ‘deep personal loss’. “For me, Dr Manmohan Singh’s death is a deeply personal loss,” Sonia Gandhi wrote in her obituary for the deceased former PM. We in the Congress Party, and the people of India will forever be …

The Taste: Manmohan Singh changed India with kindness, honesty, compassion, and integrity
3 months ago

The Taste: Manmohan Singh changed India with kindness, honesty, compassion, and integrity

Hindustan Times  

It is strange when somebody you have known in a completely different context suddenly becomes a powerful person. He made a comment that would come back to haunt him because he later said exactly that about himself: “History will be kinder to him.” I had always thought Manmohan Singh would be a very good prime minister so I asked him …

When Manmohan Singh shared story behind becoming ‘accidental finance minister’: ‘Didn’t take him very seriously’
3 months ago

When Manmohan Singh shared story behind becoming ‘accidental finance minister’: ‘Didn’t take him very seriously’

Live Mint  

Manmohan Singh once said, “People say I was the accidental Prime Minister, but I was also the accidental finance minister.” It was a time when critics called him the “accidental prime minister” and the "silent prime minister. He also narrated the story of how he became the “accidental finance minister”. “People say I was the accidental Prime Minister, but I …

'Eminent Statesman, Renowned Economist': Union Cabinet Pays Tribute To Ex-PM Manmohan Singh
3 months ago

'Eminent Statesman, Renowned Economist': Union Cabinet Pays Tribute To Ex-PM Manmohan Singh

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 27 The Union Cabinet on Friday condoled the passing of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, hailing him as an eminent statesman and a distinguished leader who left an imprint on the national life. During a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet observed a two-minute silence in honour of the departed soul and adopted a …

‘History will be kinder to me’: How former PM Manmohan Singh's words have come true
3 months ago

‘History will be kinder to me’: How former PM Manmohan Singh's words have come true

Firstpost  

Manmohan Singh’s remarks at his last press conference as India’s PM are being widely remembered after his demise on Thursday. The man who transformed India’s economy has left an indelible impression on the country Former PM Manmohan Singh died at the age of 92. File Photo/Reuters “History will be kinder to me than the contemporary media, or for that matter, …

Manmohan Singh: The archetypical insider who guided India towards its economic potential
3 months ago

Manmohan Singh: The archetypical insider who guided India towards its economic potential

Live Mint  

Manmohan Singh was chief guest at the annual convocation of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore on 15 April 1991. After a stint in academia and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in New York, Manmohan Singh joined the Indira Gandhi government in 1972 as an economic advisor. Manmohan Singh left an indelible mark on India, and on …

Manmohan Singh was the first to make significant efforts for upliftment of marginalised communities: Asaduddin Owaisi
3 months ago

Manmohan Singh was the first to make significant efforts for upliftment of marginalised communities: Asaduddin Owaisi

The Hindu  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday expressed his condolences over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and said that India has lost its son. Former PM Manmohan Singh death reactions LIVE In a video statement released to the media, Mr. Owaisi reflected on Dr.Singh’s life and contributions, particularly noting his journey as a refugee during …

Anupam Kher pays emotional tribute to Manmohan Singh, reveals he initially refused The Accidental Prime Minister
3 months ago

Anupam Kher pays emotional tribute to Manmohan Singh, reveals he initially refused The Accidental Prime Minister

Hindustan Times  

Anupam Kher is mourning the loss of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, paying a heartfelt tribute to him through a video on social media. In the emotional post, Anupam reminisced about his meetings with Singh while working on The Accidental Prime Minister, saying he will miss the “man in the turban”. Manmohan Singh dies Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh …

Manmohan Singh: Reluctant prime minister and architect of India’s economic reforms
3 months ago

Manmohan Singh: Reluctant prime minister and architect of India’s economic reforms

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At his last press conference …

When Anupam Kher played Manmohan Singh in ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’
3 months ago

When Anupam Kher played Manmohan Singh in ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’

The Hindu  

India mourns the loss of Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away last night at the age of 92 at AIIMS, Delhi. Directed by Vijay Ratnakar Gutte and starring Anupam Kher, the movie was based on Sanjaya Baru’s memoir, which detailed Singh’s tenure as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014. The film claimed to expose the “dynastic politics” of the Congress …

What Manmohan Singh said about Indian economy in one of his last interviews
3 months ago

What Manmohan Singh said about Indian economy in one of his last interviews

Hindustan Times  

Hailed as the architect of India's economic reforms, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, in one his last interviews, had said in 2019 that the country's economy was "over-regulated", the government exerted control and interferences were aplenty with even regulators having "morphed into controllers". Manmohan Singh with Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden at a toast for 'Indo-American' friendship at a luncheon …

When Manmohan Singh defended he was not a silent prime minister: 'I was not afraid of…'
3 months, 1 week ago

When Manmohan Singh defended he was not a silent prime minister: 'I was not afraid of…'

Hindustan Times  

Manmohan Singh death: Manmohan Singh, known for his soft-spoken nature and intellectual depth, was a consensus builder who commanded respect across political lines. The two-time former prime minister, the architect of India’s historic economic liberalisation, passed away on Thursday night at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi. At the launch of his book Changing India in December …

Anupam Kher reveals why he almost turned down the role of Manmohan Singh
3 months, 1 week ago

Anupam Kher reveals why he almost turned down the role of Manmohan Singh

India Today  

Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who played the role of Manmohan Singh in the film, The Accidental Prime Minister, paid a heartfelt tribute to the late economist. In a detailed video message, Anupam shared his thoughts on Manmohan Singh as both a person and a leader. In his video message, Kher described Singh as ‘gentle, bright, brilliant and kind.’ He reflected …

Manmohan Singh: The Prime Minister responsible for strategic corrections to India's foreign policy
3 months, 1 week ago

Manmohan Singh: The Prime Minister responsible for strategic corrections to India's foreign policy

India TV News  

In his tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar rightly pointed out that the former PM was equally responsible for the strategic corrections to India's foreign policy. Manmohan Singh, India's former Prime Minister and statesman, passed away late Thursday night. Under his prime ministership, India took some bold steps in foreign policy, which were visionary …

Manmohan Singh left a lasting imprint on India’s external relations
3 months, 1 week ago

Manmohan Singh left a lasting imprint on India’s external relations

The Hindu  

When the tsunami hit India on December 26, 2004, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, then just a few months at the helm, faced not only a grave national tragedy, but also a moment where India would be tested internationally. Within a year, however, Dr. Singh’s government was hit by a political tsunami, also of international proportions, as his External Affairs Minister …

Manmohan Singh Death: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Pays Heartfelt Tribute to the Former PM | ABP News
3 months, 1 week ago

Manmohan Singh Death: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Pays Heartfelt Tribute to the Former PM | ABP News

ABP News  

Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Dr. Singh, who served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, retired from the Rajya Sabha earlier this year, concluding a 33-year-long tenure in the Upper House. India’s first and only Sikh Prime Minister, he entered the Rajya Sabha in 1991, four months after being sworn in …

Born In Undivided Punjab, Manmohan Singh Often Spoke Of Communal Harmony
3 months, 1 week ago

Born In Undivided Punjab, Manmohan Singh Often Spoke Of Communal Harmony

ABP News  

New Delhi: Born in a village in undivided Punjab, now in Pakistan, former prime minister Manmohan Singh's family witnessed first-hand the tragic Partition and he often spoke of communal harmony in his long public life. READ | Manmohan Singh, Non-Politician Finance Minister To Accidental Prime Minister According to his profile on the website -- pmindia.gov, "Dr Singh completed his matriculation …

Manmohan Singh, the reformist leader who transformed India's economy
3 months, 1 week ago

Manmohan Singh, the reformist leader who transformed India's economy

Hindustan Times  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night at AIIMS Delhi, as confirmed by an official hospital statement. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh In a press release, AIIMS stated, "With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, aged 92. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over Singh's passing, calling him "one of …

India’s Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dead At 92
3 months, 1 week ago

India’s Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dead At 92

Huff Post  

Indian Prime Minster Manmohan Singh addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. via Associated Press NEW DELHI — India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. Singh was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of …

Former PM Manmohan Singh Passes Away
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3 months, 1 week ago

Former PM Manmohan Singh Passes Away

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister and architect of India’s economic reforms, Dr Manmohan Singh, 92, breathed his last at 9:51 PM on 26 December 2024 at AIIMS Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned Manmohan Singh’s demise sharing pictures with him on his X page and wrote, “India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh …

Obituary: Manmohan Singh, Non-Politician Finance Minister To Accidental Prime Minister
3 months, 1 week ago

Obituary: Manmohan Singh, Non-Politician Finance Minister To Accidental Prime Minister

ABP News  

New Delhi: Dr. Manmohan Singh, the fourteenth Prime Minister of India who led the Congress-led UPA government for two terms, died on Thursday after a brief illness. In this August 23, 2019 file photo, Manmohan Singh signs after taking oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha, in the presence of his wife Gursharan Kaur and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi …

Former PM Manmohan Singh in ‘critical condition’ admitted to AIIMS Delhi emergency ward
3 months, 1 week ago

Former PM Manmohan Singh in ‘critical condition’ admitted to AIIMS Delhi emergency ward

Live Mint  

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh was admitted to the emergency dept of AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening after his health deteriorated. “Deeply concerned about the health of Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh ji. Wishing him a speedy recovery and good health,” Gehlot wrote on X. Manmohan Singh's health Manmohan Singh has not been keeping well since the beginning of …

Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister and architect of India's economic reforms, dies at 92
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3 months, 1 week ago

Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister and architect of India's economic reforms, dies at 92

India TV News  

Manmohan Singh dies: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had lauded Singh's contributions and outlined his key role in shaping modern India's economic landscape. As the finance minister in the PV Narasimha Rao-led government from 1991-1996, Singh spearheaded transformative economic reforms, steering India away from socialist-era policies toward a liberalized …

Bollywood film based on Manmohan Singh's life history, 7 dialogues that garnered attention
3 months, 1 week ago

Bollywood film based on Manmohan Singh's life history, 7 dialogues that garnered attention

India TV News  

Former Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh has passed away. Do you know a film based on the political life of Prime Minister Dr Singh was released in the year 2019? This actor played the lead role 'The Accidental Prime Minister' shows Manmohan Singh's tenure as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014. There was a lot …

Manmohan Singh dies at 92: All you need to know about former PM's life, education and political career
3 months, 1 week ago

Manmohan Singh dies at 92: All you need to know about former PM's life, education and political career

India TV News  

Manmohan Singh dies: The former prime minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, dies in the national capital today. Manmohan Singh 'POLITICAL CAREER' Manmohan Singh's government also introduced the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, which later came to be known as MGNREGA. Rajya Sabha retirement in April 2024 Singh, soft spoken, erudite and modest, has exited public life with his retirement …

Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister, admitted to emergency department of AIIMS, condition critical
3 months, 1 week ago

Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister, admitted to emergency department of AIIMS, condition critical

India TV News  

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has been admitted to the emergency department of AIIMS Delhi, news agency PTI reported citing sources. As per the information, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior party leader Rahul Gandhi will depart for New Delhi from Belgavi at 10:30 pm via a special aircraft. As the finance minister in the PV Narasimha Rao-led government …

Manmohan Singh: A reformer who unfettered economy, stood firm on US nuclear deal
3 months, 1 week ago

Manmohan Singh: A reformer who unfettered economy, stood firm on US nuclear deal

India Today  

Talk of Manmohan Singh and his term as the finance minister in the Narasimha Rao Cabinet flashes up in our collective memory. What is rarely talked about is how Singh, as Prime Minister, shaped India's foreign policy and steered the talks for a civilian nuclear deal with the US amid stiff opposition from political parties. US President George W Bush …

Remembering Manmohan Singh: Pathbreaking Finance Minister, reluctant Prime Minister
3 months, 1 week ago

Remembering Manmohan Singh: Pathbreaking Finance Minister, reluctant Prime Minister

New Indian Express  

India will always see Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday night, as the architect of its economic reforms. The economist entered the political stage as PV Narasimha Rao's finance minister. "No power on earth can stop an idea whose time has come," Singh went on to declare in his maiden budget speech, before sallying …

Manmohan Singh as PM doomed Congress's return to power: Mani Shankar Aiyar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Manmohan Singh as PM doomed Congress's return to power: Mani Shankar Aiyar

India Today  

Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar asserted that the decision to retain Manmohan Singh as Prime Minister, despite his declining health, hindered the party's prospects of returning to power for a third term. He claims that the decision to retain Manmohan Singh as Prime Minister and move Pranab Mukherjee to Rashtrapati Bhawan ultimately "doomed" the Congress's chances of securing a …

INTERVIEW | ‘India’s growth no longer dependent on a government’: Former Union cabinet secretary
10 months, 3 weeks ago

INTERVIEW | ‘India’s growth no longer dependent on a government’: Former Union cabinet secretary

New Indian Express  

People are trying to draw a parallel between the 2004 and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. One occasion was when she asked Manmohan Singh to ensure Rahul Gandhi’s security after Rahul tried to break security protocol. He could also have joined Manmohan Singh’s cabinet. Had Manmohan Singh asked Rahul Gandhi to join the ministry? The said policy existed since Arun …

'End of an era': Mallikarjun Kharge pens letter as Manmohan Singh retires from Rajya Sabha
1 year ago

'End of an era': Mallikarjun Kharge pens letter as Manmohan Singh retires from Rajya Sabha

India TV News  

Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge penned a letter for the former Prime Minister of India and party veteran Manmohan Singh who retired from the Rajya Sabha marking an end to his illustrious 33-year-long parliamentary journey on Tuesday. Appreciating Singh's efforts as Finance Minister, he wrote, "The economic prosperity and stability that we enjoy today is built on the foundations laid by …

Manmohan Singh passes away: Four major reforms by former PM of India
1 year, 6 months ago

Manmohan Singh passes away: Four major reforms by former PM of India

Live Mint  

Dr. Manmohan Singh, passed away on December 26, 2024, at AIIMS Delhi. These represent only a selection of the significant decisions and initiatives connected to Dr. Manmohan Singh's roles as India's Prime Minister and a prominent figure in the Indian government. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act Under Dr. Manmohan Singh's leadership, the government introduced the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act …

BOOK EXCERPT | How ‘weak’ Prime Minister Manmohan Singh showed surprising resilience to seal Indo-US nuclear deal: Extract from ‘How Prime Ministers Decide’ by Neerja Chowdhury
1 year, 6 months ago

BOOK EXCERPT | How ‘weak’ Prime Minister Manmohan Singh showed surprising resilience to seal Indo-US nuclear deal: Extract from ‘How Prime Ministers Decide’ by Neerja Chowdhury

The Hindu  

The former Prime Minister, who turns 91 on September 26, outwitted both political allies and rivals to help end India’s “nuclear apartheid”. In the final chapter of the book, Chowdhury writes about how the mild and professorial Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as one of the country’s weakest Prime Ministers, defied interest groups and foes within the political establishment to seal …

DC Edit | Celebrating Dr Manmohan Singh’s 90th birthday
2 years, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Celebrating Dr Manmohan Singh’s 90th birthday

Deccan Chronicle  

The accomplishments-filled life of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh turned ninety and the entire country should wish him on a life lived well in service of his country. In an age of corruption and moral degeneration, Dr Singh will firstly always stand for applause because he was a man of unimpeachable integrity and, therefore, quite unelectable in a direct …

‘PM Modi doesn’t come anywhere close to Indira Gandhi or Shastri’: Manmohan Singh
5 years, 11 months ago

‘PM Modi doesn’t come anywhere close to Indira Gandhi or Shastri’: Manmohan Singh

Hindustan Times  

National security has become a central plank of the BJP aim this election and the party’s leaders have often drawn comparisons between current Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his predecessors. That’s not true, his predecessor Manmohan Singh said in a rare interview as he defended his own record and said that Modi didn’t come anywhere close to either Indira Gandhi …

Spirit' and timing wasn't accidental'
6 years, 2 months ago

Spirit' and timing wasn't accidental'

Deccan Chronicle  

If the narrative of the ostensible ‘expose’ veers around no substantive detail but ends up caricaturising an individual, who in good faith had reposed the original trust, it’s tantamount to a moral conundrum of ‘spirit’ and ‘word’ Towards the end of the UPA-2’s tenure, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had in his third press conference stated with his signature humility and …

The Accidental Prime Minister full movie leaked online by TamilRockers
6 years, 2 months ago

The Accidental Prime Minister full movie leaked online by TamilRockers

India Today  

Vijay Ratnakar Gutte's The Accidental Prime Minister has fallen prey to online piracy, just a day after it released. Photo: Screenshot Photo: Screenshot The Accidental Prime Minister, featuring Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna, Suzanne Bernert, Vipin Sharma and Arjun Mathur in key roles, is based on the two-term tenure of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh in office. Meanwhile, The Accidental …

The Accidental Prime Minister movie review: In His Majesty's Ingratiating Service
6 years, 2 months ago

The Accidental Prime Minister movie review: In His Majesty's Ingratiating Service

Deccan Chronicle  

Cast: Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna, Suzanne Bernert, Aahana Kumra, Arjun Mathur, Divya Seth Director: Vijay Ratnakar Gutte The charge goes that many Indians, but most vocally its elite liberals, hold the concept of and commitment to secularism above all else. It doesn’t tell us that for the first time ever, in the Congress’ history, Sonia Gandhi announced the name of …

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