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Rajmohan Gandhi Reflects on India's Founding Fathers

Ideas of India

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The Tapestry of Biography and Activism

This chapter explores the challenges of writing biographies of family members, using Mohandas Gandhi and Siraj Gopalachari as focal points. It reflects on the complexities of personal memories, primary sources, and the necessity of truthfulness in biographical narratives. Additionally, the chapter interweaves personal experiences in relation to discrimination and activism, particularly during the civil rights movement, highlighting the legacy of journalism and the ongoing struggles for press freedom in India.

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