Ramachandra Guha

Historian Ramachandra Guha calls Rahul Gandhi 'fifth-generation' dynast, hails PM Narendra Modi

Guha praised PM Modi and said that he is incredibly hard-working and never takes holidays in Europe.

Jan 18, 2020, 10:33 AM IST

Ramachandra Guha deletes beef tweet, says was in poor taste

Two days after posting a photo of himself eating beef in Goa, noted historian and author Ramachandra Guha Sunday deleted the tweet, saying "it was in poor taste".

Dec 09, 2018, 20:26 PM IST

Modi Sarkar might have arrested Mahatma Gandhi: Ramachandra Guha

Noted historian Ramachandra Guha on Tuesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government over the arrest activist Sudha Bhardwaj, saying that if Mahatma Gandhi was alive today, he would have defended the activist in the court himself. He added that the Mahatma would have done so if “Modi Sarkar hadn’t yet detained and arrested him too”.

Aug 28, 2018, 23:13 PM IST

Anil Kumble-Virat Kohli feud akin to CK Nayudu-Vidoo Mankad skirmish of '52: Ramachandra Guha

On a cheeky note, Mankad said that in 50's it were the administrators, who had upper hand while nowadays it's the players, who rule roost.

Dec 15, 2017, 21:03 PM IST

Anil Kumble, Zaheer Khan and Rahul Dravid shouldn't have faced such public humiliation, reckons Ramachandra Guha

This is not the first time that Guha had raised his voice against the functioning of BCCI. Through his resignation letter back in June, the historian had pointed out quite a few loopholes in the board, one of which also included Dhoni's pay scale.

Jul 16, 2017, 16:53 PM IST

Ramiz Raja questions logic of giving Grade A contract to MS Dhoni

Raja highlighted the importance of playing the longest format of the game and argued against the logic of giving a Grade A contract to players like MS Dhoni and Shahid Afridi when they had retired from Test cricket.

Jul 05, 2017, 15:26 PM IST

Anil Kumble, Virat Kohli meet three-member CAC to resolve issues between them: Report

The CAC is also expected to give a decision on the future of India U-19 coach Rahul Dravid. The former India batsman was recently in the news after Ramachandra Guha raised the issue of conflict of interest in his resignation letter to CoA chairman Vinod Rai.

Jun 17, 2017, 23:32 PM IST

Make efforts to look into issues raised by Ramachandra Guha: CIC to BCCI

Guha who was also deputed by the Supreme Court in the Committee of Administrators to run the BCCI had made sensational claims in his letter in which he had questioned the stardom and conflict of interest by some members.

Jun 09, 2017, 22:32 PM IST

Angry Sunil Gavaskar hits back at Ramachandra Guha's 'conflict of interest' accusation

In his letter, Guha had stated that Gavaskar's commentary duties are in direct conflict with his other role as head of a player management firm.

Jun 03, 2017, 23:31 PM IST

ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Title-holders India to put aside off-field row in opener against Pakistan

The build-up to what is arguably cricket`s most anticipated fixture has been dominated by reports of a falling out between India captain Virat Kohli and coach Anil Kumble.

Jun 03, 2017, 08:45 AM IST

Ramachandra Guha slams BCCI's 'superstar' culture in a strongly-worded letter to CoA chief Vinod Rai - Read full text

Noted historian Ramachandra Guha who was recently appointed as one of the members of BCCI's Committee of Administrators (CoA), on Thursday sent Indian cricket fraternity in a state of shock by stepping down from his position.

Jun 02, 2017, 13:08 PM IST

Ramachandra Guha's resignation: Here's why the noted historian could have stepped down as CoA administrator

The acclaimed historian has had little time for the COA and didn't attend half of its meetings due to his academic commitments.

Jun 01, 2017, 16:09 PM IST

Ramachandra Guha, member of BCCI's Committee of Administrators, resigns from post citing personal reasons

Guha was an administrator of a four-member panel appointed by Supreme Court on January 30.

Jun 01, 2017, 11:14 AM IST

Narendra Modi third most successful PM in Indian history: Ramachandra Guha

Commenting on Indian political history, renowned historian Ramachandra Guha noted that caste system and discrimination against women were two of its "indisputable facts".

Mar 30, 2017, 14:48 PM IST

BCCI vs ICC: Committee of Administrators promises not to sacrifice India's interest

The comments come days after BCCI sent an 11-page letter to ICC Chief Executive Dave Richardson, categorically rejecting the proposed revenue model and constitutional reforms.

Mar 22, 2017, 21:56 PM IST

Lodha Committee reforms complete implementation in 4-5 months: Vinod Rai

The reform parameters have already been made available to the state cricket associations and other associates at district club levels.

Mar 04, 2017, 13:22 PM IST

This historian is ready to `bet his smartphone` on Congress` non-revival till 2024

Author Ramachandra Guha felt that one should not now harbour notions of the Congress replacing the Narendra Modi government in 2019 or even in 2024.

Jan 24, 2017, 11:31 AM IST

BJP will be determining force in Indian politics for next 15-20 years, says famous historian Ramachandra Guha

Renowned historian Ramachandra Guha has said that BJP will be the determining force in Indian politics, for the next 15-20 years.

Sep 26, 2016, 09:08 AM IST

'It will be good for India if Rahul Gandhi retires from politics, gets married'

Historian and writer Ramachandra Guha has said that the BJP cannot think that it will be uncontested. 

 

Sep 25, 2016, 18:02 PM IST

Hindu fundamentalism more threatening than Islamic terrorism: Ramachandra Guha

Renowned historian and author Ramachandra Guha on Thursday said that India needs to be more vigilant against the rising Hindu nationalism .

Mar 16, 2016, 17:01 PM IST