Nearly a quarter of a century has passed since Indira Gandhi’s death. Yet images of her live vividly in the collective memory of millions of people. For all those who grew up seeing her picture on the front pages on national dailies or listening to her speeches on television, first as the prime minister's daughter, then as prime minister herself, will recall her indefinable aura.
Shy yet feisty with sense of calm and a veil of mystery --- Indira did not appear cut out for the rough and tumble of political life. Yet, within a few years, she became politically dominant and a global ico
As the daughter of Jawaharlal and Kamala Nehru, she had inherited the freedom movement. Separated frequently from her imprisoned parents, young Indira had to cope with circumstances that often left her in the midst of extreme loneliness.
But the loneliness perhaps was what fostered inner strength.
She was a rare combination of international glamour and political courage
She had an innate sense of beauty and elegance. A gifted linguist who spoke several languages
Unlike her own childhood, most of which was spent in loneliness, Indira shared a special bond with her children in their growing up years.
An enduring mother, Indira Gandhi seen here with her two sons, Rajiv and Sanjay.
The world remembers her as a tough leader. But for her grandchildren, Rahul and Priyanka, she was a “gentle and sweet” grandmother.
A woman of varied interests, Indira loved books, music, theatre and the creative arts
Shy yet feisty with sense of calm and a veil of mystery --- Indira did not appear cut out for the rough and tumble of political life. Yet, within a few years, she became politically dominant and a global ico
As the daughter of Jawaharlal and Kamala Nehru, she had inherited the freedom movement. Separated frequently from her imprisoned parents, young Indira had to cope with circumstances that often left her in the midst of extreme loneliness.
But the loneliness perhaps was what fostered inner strength.
She was a rare combination of international glamour and political courage
She had an innate sense of beauty and elegance. A gifted linguist who spoke several languages
Unlike her own childhood, most of which was spent in loneliness, Indira shared a special bond with her children in their growing up years.
An enduring mother, Indira Gandhi seen here with her two sons, Rajiv and Sanjay.
The world remembers her as a tough leader. But for her grandchildren, Rahul and Priyanka, she was a “gentle and sweet” grandmother.
A style icon and a symbol of grace- it was during the time of Indira Gandhi that handloom got its first big boost through revival projects.
Her exquisite handloom saris did much to promote indigenous textiles.(
A woman of varied interests, Indira loved books, music, theatre and the creative arts
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