Hastantar 2 by Shankar Ghosh [Hardcover]

"In the life of a political journalist, there are opportunities to meet numerous national leaders, shrewd diplomats, and internationally renowned statesmen. It is not unusual for close relationships to form between journalists and these figures. At times, a journalist’s life may seem like an endless procession of familiar faces.

Veteran political journalist Shankar Ghosh is now in his later years. As he looks back on the past, history comes alive. This book covers the period from 1951 to 1962—an era in Indian history that can be termed the Nehru Era. Within this timeframe, Nehru experienced both his rise and decline. Though the Sino-Indian war had not yet begun, border disputes had escalated to a point where conflict was inevitable. During this period, Nehru was disheartened and weary from various political struggles, nearly a captive in the hands of opposition leaders.

Through the keen analytical lens of an experienced journalist, the past of fifty years ago is vividly resurrected. This book is an in-depth exploration of a significant chapter in political history."