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| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi, a Biography Pupul Jayakar, 1995 Indira Gandhi S Life Was Part Of The Unfolding History Of India, Intricately Woven With India S Past And Future. It (Became) Inevitable, Therefore, That Politics (Formed) A Backdrop To Her Public And Often Private Actions. Indira Gandhi S Life Spanned Over Two-Thirds Of A Century. By The Time Of Her Brutal Assassination In 1984, She Had Established Herself As The Most Significant Political Leader India Had Seen Since The Death Of Her Father, Jawaharlal Nehru. In This Book, Written With The Close Cooperation Of Her Subject, Pupul Jayakar Seeks To Uncover The Many Personalities That Lay Hidden Within Mrs Gandhi. Much More Than A Political Biography, The Book Reveals The Complex Personality Of Indira Gandhi-Her Thoughts And Feelings, Her Hates And Prejudices, Her Insights And Her Faults, Her Loves And Emotional Entanglements. Full Of Startling Insights, Indira Gandhi: A Biography Paints A Magnificent Portrait-At Once Empathetic And Unprejudiced-Of One Of The Twentieth Century S Most Remarkable Women. |
| indira gandhi: Indira Katherine Frank, 2001 Indira Gandhi's life, from her birth in 1917 through partition and up to her assassination in 1984, was dominated by the politics of her country. Always directly involved in India's turbulent 20th-century history, once she accepted the mantle of power, she became one of the world's most powerful and significant women. This biography focuses on Gandhi's role as a female leader of men in one of the most chauvinistic, complex and politicized cultures in the world. |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi H Y Sharada Prasad, 2013-01-15 Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India for over sixteen years, was a brave freedom fighter and a passionate patriot, deeply committed to the honour and integrity of India. She was also a devoted mother and grandmother, who was great fun to be with—she loved books, nature, art, sports and puzzles. Born into the illustrious Nehru family in Allahabad, Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was educated at Santiniketan, Geneva and Oxford, and was determined since childhood to serve the people of India. This biography, with a foreword by Rajiv Gandhi, and illustrated with rare photographs, portrays very simply but eloquently the life of the ‘Iron Lady of India’ from her birth on 19 November 1917 to her assassination on 31 October 1984. |
| indira gandhi: Emergency Chronicles Gyan Prakash, 2019-03-26 The gripping story of an explosive turning point in the history of modern India On the night of June 25, 1975, Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency in India, suspending constitutional rights and rounding up her political opponents in midnight raids across the country. In the twenty-one harrowing months that followed, her regime unleashed a brutal campaign of coercion and intimidation, arresting and torturing people by the tens of thousands, razing slums, and imposing compulsory sterilization on the poor. Emergency Chronicles provides the first comprehensive account of this understudied episode in India’s modern history. Gyan Prakash strips away the comfortable myth that the Emergency was an isolated event brought on solely by Gandhi’s desire to cling to power, arguing that it was as much the product of Indian democracy’s troubled relationship with popular politics. Drawing on archival records, private papers and letters, published sources, film and literary materials, and interviews with victims and perpetrators, Prakash traces the Emergency’s origins to the moment of India’s independence in 1947, revealing how the unfulfilled promise of democratic transformation upset the fine balance between state power and civil rights. He vividly depicts the unfolding of a political crisis that culminated in widespread popular unrest, which Gandhi sought to crush by paradoxically using the law to suspend lawful rights. Her failure to preserve the existing political order had lasting and unforeseen repercussions, opening the door for caste politics and Hindu nationalism. Placing the Emergency within the broader global history of democracy, this gripping book offers invaluable lessons for us today as the world once again confronts the dangers of rising authoritarianism and populist nationalism. |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi Carol Dommermuth-Costa, 2001-01-08 Presents the life of the first woman prime minister of India, from her childhood to her assassination. |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi, the "Emergency", and Indian Democracy P. N. Dhar, 2000 As head of the prime minister's secretariat under Indira Gandhi, P. N. Dhar witnessed and participated in some of the major decisions made by Mrs. Gandhi, most notably the controversial 'Emergency', the merger of Sikkim with India, the Bangladesh war of 1971, and the Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan. Exceptionally well written, this book combines an insider's account of these years and a compelling analysis of the changing contours of India democracy. |
| indira gandhi: My Truth Lafleur Barker, 2023-02-28 What do you do when your world is a living hell? Do you accept the hand you’ve been dealt, or do you fight for a better life? At every turn, Lafleur Barker chose the latter option. This is her story. Lafleur was born in Saint Vincent in the Grenadines to destitute and overworked parents. After enduring a childhood of poverty and abuse, she took her destiny in her own hands and travelled to North America in the hopes of finding a better life. Unfortunately, hell followed her across the ocean. In Canada, Lafleur endured a series of living nightmares; violence, cruelty, and betrayal met her at every turn. Alone in a huge country, with no family, friends, or support, Lafleur had to learn how to survive on her own. She endured all the bumps and bruises, and she persevered until she reached a light at the end of the tunnel. Fundamentally, Lafleur’s story is about hope, resilience, and optimism. By trusting herself and the Lord, she survived the unimaginable. She is now blessed with a loving family and a well of hope for the future. Her story—her truth—is an inspiration for us all. Lafleur reminds us that with love and courage, anything is possible. |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi Barbara A. Somervill, 2007 This book recounts the life of Indira Gandhi, who served as India's prime minister from 1966-1977 and from 1980-1984. |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi Inder Malhotra, 2014-02-01 A definitive, incisive and no-holds-barred account of the life and times of one of India’s most charismatic and prominent leaders who has left a distinctive stamp on history For almost two decades, Indira Gandhi stood out the world’s most powerful woman. In India, there is hardly a neutral opinion about her. She is either adored or abused. Inder Malhotra’s biography explores objectively this highly complex and very private person – right from her childhood to her last days – who lived under constant public gaze and learnt to adjust her demanour to the occasion, rigorously concealing her true self and real feelings. This comprehensive work recounts her unusual and unhappy ‘love marriage’ to Feroze Gandhi and examines the ambivalent influence of her father, Jawaharlal Nehru, on her career. It also focuses on her relationship with her sons: Sanjay, her chosen heir, and his elder brother Rajiv, who, ironically, succeeded her as the prime minister of India. The author traces Indira Gandhi’s own evolution from a ‘dumb doll’ to the ‘empress of India’ and her downfall, the seeds of which were sown when she imposed the Emergency on 25 June 1975. This phase marked a dark period in the post-independence era. Her party (the Congress) lost the March 1997 general election and she was out of power for nearly three years. The author also describes the later revival in her fortunes, when she returned as prime minister in January 1980. During her second term, she had to order the Indian Army to enter the Golden Temple in Amritsar (the holiest shrine of the Sikhs) to flush out the militants hiding there. This move led to her being assassinated by her own Sikh bodyguards on 31 October 1984. In the revised and updated edition, Inder Malhotra throws light on the impact that Indira Gandhi had (and continues to have) on Indian politics after her death when her mantle fell on members of her family, including Rajiv Gandhi first and Sonia Gandhi later. This is not only a compulsive and gripping narrative about a remarkable personality but also a fascinating study of India after independence. |
| indira gandhi: Mother India Pranay Gupte, 2011-06-20 Mother India is the fascinating story of independent India's most complex GUPTE political figure: Indira Gandhi, the enigmatic and solitary daughter of the country's first prime minister, who rose to become prime minister herself. |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi Mary C. Carras, 1979 A penetrating examination of Indira Gandhi's personality as well as an analysis of the factors leading to the Emergency Rule Declaration, by an American expert which provides insight into contemporary Indian politics. Carras traveled with the then prime minister throughout 1975, interviewing her in depth before and after the declaration of the Emergency. |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi Jairam Ramesh, 2019-01-29 Indira Gandhi, prime minister of India for sixteen years, was as charismatic as she was controversial–at once admired and criticized for her political judgements and actions. Yet beyond such debate, what has not been fully understood is her life-long communion with nature and how that defined her very being. Weaving personal, political and environmental history, politician-scholar Jairam Ramesh narrates the compelling story of Indira Gandhi, the naturalist. He tells us why and how she came to make a private passion a public calling; how her views on the environment remained steadfast even as her political and economic stances changed; how her friendships with conservationists led to far-reaching decisions to preserve India’s biodiversity; how she urged, cajoled and persuaded her colleagues as she took significant decisions particularly regarding forests and wildlife; and how her own finely-developed instincts and beliefs resulted in landmark policies, programmes, initiatives, laws and institutions, that have endured. Drawing extensively from unpublished letters, notes, messages and memos, Indira Gandhi: A Life in Nature offers a lively, conversational narrative of a relatively little known but fascinating aspect of Indira Gandhi’s tumultuous life. Equally, the book acts as a compass to India at a time when the country faces the formidable challenge of ensuring ecological security and sustainability in its pursuit of high economic growth. |
| indira gandhi: India Indira Gandhi, 1975 |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi Meena Agarwal, 2005 |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi Pupul Jayakar, 2017-09-30 Indira Gandhi's life spanned over two-thirds of a century. By the time of her brutal assassination in 1984, she had established herself as the most significant political leader India had seen since the death of her father, Jawaharlal Nehru. In this book, written with the close cooperation of her subject, Pupul Jayakar seeks to uncover the many personalities that lay hidden within Mrs Gandhi. Much more than a political biography, the book reveals the complex personality of Indira Gandhi-her thoughts and feelings, her hates and prejudices, her insights and her faults, her loves and emotional entanglements. Full of startling insights, Indira Gandhi: A Biography paints a magnificent portrait-at once empathetic and unprejudiced-of one of the twentieth century's most remarkable women. |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi G. Parthasarathi, H. Y. Sharada Prasad, 1985 |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi Je Varalakṣmi, Varalakshmi Jnapathy, 2005 The book showcases an retrospective view primarily on Indira Gandhi and later on, our successors like Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, and counts her shades of personality as PM and her contributions to meet the national demands. Her controversial figure, her attributes etc. have been discussed in length. |
| indira gandhi: End of an Era Chandra Shekhar Pandit, 1977 |
| indira gandhi: My Years with Indira Gandhi Padinjarethalakal Cherian Alexander, 1991 Here, then, is a book which gives an insider's account of Indira Gandhi's second innings as India's Prime Minister. It is rare for Indian civil servants to write about the events they have observed during their career. To quote Dr Alexander, he has chosen to depart from this tradition because I have been greatly impelled by sense of history and of duty to record the events relating to the most critical years of Indira Gandhi's life. I happened to have been the only witness to some of them.... |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi Ela Sen, 1973 Biographical study of indira ghandi and her political leadership of India - examines her socialist philosophy, political theory and economic theory, foreign policy considerations, international relations (incl. With particular reference to Pakistan), agricultural policy, her attitude towards the role of UK, her leadership of the congress party (political party), etc. One-page bibliography and illustrations. Biography ghandi i. |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi's Emergence and Style Nayantara Sahgal, 1978 |
| indira gandhi: Indira Files: A Critical Look At The Controversial Side of Indira Gandhi Vishnu Sharma, 2023-12-21 Analyze the controversial side of Indira Gandhi's political legacy with Indira Files, offering a critical examination of her leadership and policies. I have always felt that Indira Gandhi is the exceptional and foremost example of the dynastic politics of independent India. She is a perfect example of dynastic rule, on one hand, she is called the 'Iron Lady', on the other hand, people pay tribute to her dictatorship for imposing emergency in the country. Where on one hand Indira Gandhi carved her name in golden letters in Indian history by dividing Pakistan into two, on the contrary, she has also endured the slogans like Sanjay ki mummy, badi nikammi for blindly loving her son like Gandhari loved Duryodhana. Nonetheless, we cannot forget that it was Indira Gandhi who gave wings to India's strength and courage by conducting the Nuclear Test; however, she was also the Prime Minister for whom the High Court issued orders to be removed from her office. In fact, Indira Gandhi is merely a symbol of dynasty politics. The point here is to remind the young people that they cannot strive for ideal politics by idolising those who have flourished through family inheritance of post or position. In today's scenario, there are numerous political parties that operate under a single family's control. Although I hold great admiration for Indira Gandhi, however, her darker side is perhaps more prominent. Hence, I believe that young aspirants who are interested in politics can learn valuable lessons from this book on what not to do! |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi, Letters to an American Friend 1950-1984 Indira Gandhi, Dorothy Norman, 1985 A collection of letters Indira Gandhi wrote to Dorothy Norman, a distinguished author, editor, and photographer. The two women first met when Indira accompanied her father to the United States in 1949. They struck up a friendship that was to last for three and a half decades until Indira's tragic death in l984. Here is Mrs. Gandhi's story about her growth from a shy young woman, her father's confidante, into a fearless, energetic, controversial political figure, a leader of more than 700 million people. The process was at once exhilarating and painful, with all shades of life in between. The responsibility, the fatigue, the feeling of imprisonment and loneliness are overwhelming at times as is the desire to be alone, to reflect, to write, or catch a glimpse of yellow blooming daffodils. ISBN 0-15-144372-6: $14.95. |
| indira gandhi: Vengeance Pranay Gupte, 1985 |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi, Letters to an American Friend 1950-1984 Indira Gandhi, Dorothy Norman, 1985 A collection of letters Indira Gandhi wrote to Dorothy Norman, a distinguished author, editor, and photographer. The two women first met when Indira accompanied her father to the United States in 1949. They struck up a friendship that was to last for three and a half decades until Indira's tragic death in l984. Here is Mrs. Gandhi's story about her growth from a shy young woman, her father's confidante, into a fearless, energetic, controversial political figure, a leader of more than 700 million people. The process was at once exhilarating and painful, with all shades of life in between. The responsibility, the fatigue, the feeling of imprisonment and loneliness are overwhelming at times as is the desire to be alone, to reflect, to write, or catch a glimpse of yellow blooming daffodils. ISBN 0-15-144372-6: $14.95. |
| indira gandhi: Selected Thoughts of Indira Gandhi Indira Gandhi, 1985 |
| indira gandhi: Visiting Indira Gandhi's Palmist Kirun Kapur, 2015 Poetry. Southeast Asia Studies. VISITING INDIRA GANDHI'S PALMIST by Kirun Kapur is the winner of the 2013 Antivenom Poetry Award published by Elixir Press. Kirun Kapur's debut volume VISITING INDIRA GANDHI'S PALMIST offers worlds of striking richness. From family lore marked by the 1947 partition of British India and the chaos that ensued, Kapur crafts a saga that is both personal and public. Her exploration of lives intersecting yet separated across time, culture, and continent reveals the many ways in which we carry, renounce, and rediscover the past. Kapur introduces us to an astonishing range of characters a father who 'speaks five languages, quotes Frost as easily as Ghalib' ('Meat and Marry'); a mother and onetime nun who foreswore her 'Benedictine coif' for love ('Family Portrait, USA'); Cain and Abel of the Bible; Prince Arjuna of the Gita. At the heart of this quest, however, is an inquisitive mind examining our creation stories personal, historical, and mythical. Through poems that are masterfully paced and densely layered, Kapur sets out to explore the tensions of our most basic human bonds: love and duty, violence and communion, family and nation. Ned Balbo, contest judge |
| indira gandhi: The Great Betrayal Dilip Bobb, Asoka Raina, 1985 |
| indira gandhi: The Making of India Ranbir Vohra, 2001 Now revised and updated to encompass developments through the end of the twentieth century, this balanced and highly readable work provides a revealing perspective on India's complex history and society. |
| indira gandhi: The Oxford Handbook of Indian Foreign Policy David Malone, C. Raja Mohan, Srinath Raghavan, 2015 Following the end of the Cold War, the economic reforms in the early 1990s, and ensuing impressive growth rates, India has emerged as a leading voice in global affairs, particularly on international economic issues. Its domestic market is fast-growing and India is becoming increasingly important to global geo-strategic calculations, at a time when it has been outperforming many other growing economies, and is the only Asian country with the heft to counterbalance China. Indeed, so much is India defined internationally by its economic performance (and challenges) that other dimensions of its internal situation, notably relevant to security, and of its foreign policy have been relatively neglected in the existing literature. This handbook presents an innovative, high profile volume, providing an authoritative and accessible examination and critique of Indian foreign policy. The handbook brings together essays from a global team of leading experts in the field to provide a comprehensive study of the various dimensions of Indian foreign policy. |
| indira gandhi: Madame Prime Minister Emmeline Garnett, 1967 Biography of the first woman prime minister of India, Indira Gandhi, whose father, Jawaharlal Nehru, had governed India from its independence to his death in 1964. |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi Trevor Drieberg, 1972 |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi Nayantara Sahgal, 2012 How did Indira Gandhi reach the pinnacle of Indian politics? Did India move away from freedom under her leadership? What kind of woman was she? Indira Gandhi made unorthodox use of power and possessed a highly individual style of functioning. In this book, Nayantara Sahgal persuasively argues that authoritarianism was the inevitable outcome of Indira's personality and temperament. Her leadership marked a drastic break with the democratic tradition of her family and Indian politics. During her regime, the political landscape of India underwent profound changes. |
| indira gandhi: Intertwined Lives Jairam Ramesh, 2018 |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi Speaks on Democracy, Socialism, and Third World Nonalignment Indira Gandhi, 1975 |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi Suraj Eskay Sriram, 2013-02-11 Indira Gandhi is perhaps one of the few Indian leaders whose recognition factor has not diminished with time. Her leadership sparked furious debates and controversy, spawning satire both in film and in print. Her legacy, both in terms of politics and progeny continue to impact the future of this country. In Indira Gandhi: The Final Chapter, Suraj 'Eskay' Sriram, through his cartoons and illustrations, presents a snapshot of the Indian political and social scene at the time. Presented with tongue-in-cheek humor, wit and cynicism, 'Eskay' has an uncanny knack of getting to the heart of the matter with just a few swift strokes of his pen. What better way to reacquaint ourselves with the good, the bad, the ugly - and the humorous! - events that took place during the 'final chapter' of Indira's reign? Contents: Foreword Preface Introduction Indira, Family, Friends & Foes The Indian Scene Personality Parade End of the Final Chapter Epilogue Acknowledgements The Last Page |
| indira gandhi: Indira Gandhi Returns Khushwant Singh, 1979 |
Indira Gandhi - Wikipedia
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi [b] (née Nehru; 19 November 1917 – 31 October 1984) [2] was an Indian politician and stateswoman who served as the prime minister of India from 1966 to …
Indira Gandhi | Biography, Career, & Facts | Britannica
4 days ago · Indira Gandhi was a trailblazing leader and the first female prime minister of India, who left an enduring legacy through her political prowess and commitment to social justice. …
Indira Gandhi - Biography, Achievements & Assassination - HISTORY
Nov 9, 2009 · Indira Gandhi (1917-1984) served as India’s first female prime minister from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.
Smt. Indira Gandhi - Prime Minister of India
Smt. Indira Gandhi was actively involved in the freedom struggle. In her childhood, she founded the ‘Bal Charkha Sangh’ and in 1930, the ‘Vanar Sena’ of children to help the Congress party …
The Beginning of Indira’s India - Penguin Random House India
May 29, 2025 · Read this defining moment from Indira Gandhi and the Years that Transformed India!. THE END OF CONGRESS RAJ . Prime Minister Shastri’s unforeseen death in January …
Indira Gandhi - Encyclopedia.com
May 23, 2018 · Indira Gandhi, a prime minister of India, was the most effective and powerful politician of her day in that country. Considered a hero by her supporters and cursed by her …
Indira Gandhi: The forgotten story of India's brush with …
Jun 8, 2025 · During the mid-1970s, under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's imposition of the Emergency, India entered a period where civil liberties were suspended and much of the …
I am Courage - Indira Gandhi, The Iron Lady of India
Discover a life of courage, determination and sacrifice along with significant milestones in the journey of 'The Iron Lady of India' Indira Gandhi, also the Former Prime Minister of India.
How Allahabad High Court’s verdict against Indira Gandhi
4 days ago · Indira Gandhi imposes Emergency. Days after the HC’s ruling, Indira Gandhi invoked Article 352 of the Constitution to impose an internal Emergency. This period lasted for 21 …
Indira Gandhi: Biography, Indian Prime Minister, Assassination
Mar 6, 2024 · Indira Gandhi was India's third prime minister, serving from 1966 until 1984, when her life ended in assassination. She was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime …
Indira Gandhi - Wikipedia
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi [b] (née Nehru; 19 November 1917 – 31 October 1984) [2] was an Indian politician and stateswoman who served as the prime minister of India from 1966 to 1977 …
Indira Gandhi | Biography, Career, & Facts | Britannica
4 days ago · Indira Gandhi was a trailblazing leader and the first female prime minister of India, who left an enduring legacy through her political prowess and commitment to social justice. …
Indira Gandhi - Biography, Achievements & Assassination - HISTORY
Nov 9, 2009 · Indira Gandhi (1917-1984) served as India’s first female prime minister from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.
Smt. Indira Gandhi - Prime Minister of India
Smt. Indira Gandhi was actively involved in the freedom struggle. In her childhood, she founded the ‘Bal Charkha Sangh’ and in 1930, the ‘Vanar Sena’ of children to help the Congress party …
The Beginning of Indira’s India - Penguin Random House India
May 29, 2025 · Read this defining moment from Indira Gandhi and the Years that Transformed India!. THE END OF CONGRESS RAJ . Prime Minister Shastri’s unforeseen death in January …
Indira Gandhi - Encyclopedia.com
May 23, 2018 · Indira Gandhi, a prime minister of India, was the most effective and powerful politician of her day in that country. Considered a hero by her supporters and cursed by her …
Indira Gandhi: The forgotten story of India's brush with …
Jun 8, 2025 · During the mid-1970s, under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's imposition of the Emergency, India entered a period where civil liberties were suspended and much of the …
I am Courage - Indira Gandhi, The Iron Lady of India
Discover a life of courage, determination and sacrifice along with significant milestones in the journey of 'The Iron Lady of India' Indira Gandhi, also the Former Prime Minister of India.
How Allahabad High Court’s verdict against Indira Gandhi
4 days ago · Indira Gandhi imposes Emergency. Days after the HC’s ruling, Indira Gandhi invoked Article 352 of the Constitution to impose an internal Emergency. This period lasted for 21 …
Indira Gandhi: Biography, Indian Prime Minister, Assassination
Mar 6, 2024 · Indira Gandhi was India's third prime minister, serving from 1966 until 1984, when her life ended in assassination. She was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime …
