Amitabh Ghosh writes narrative history — biographies of Indian nationalists, archival recovery of figures the mainstream textbooks left out, the contested record of the freedom struggle. His beat is the India that 1947 almost was.
Recent work
Delhi Building Collapse Exposes India's Urban Infrastructure Governance Crisis
A five-storey building collapse in Delhi's Mehrauli has left several people trapped, with residents criticizing inadequate police response compared to civilian rescue efforts. The incident exposes broader weaknesses in India's urban construction oversight and emergency preparedness.
India Advances Border Diplomacy With China Through 35th Working Mechanism Meeting
The 35th Working Mechanism meeting in Beijing demonstrates India's sustained diplomatic approach to managing border tensions with China. Joint Secretary Sujit Ghosh led discussions on delimitation, border management, and cross-border cooperation, with both sides agreeing to prepare for the next Special Representatives meeting.
Trump's China Trade Gambit Reshapes Global Supply Chains as India Watches
Donald Trump's Beijing summit secured major Chinese commitments including $17 billion in annual US farm imports and 200 Boeing aircraft orders. The deal represents the first significant US-China trade agreement since 2017, establishing new bilateral mechanisms while potentially reshaping global supply chain dynamics.
Jaishankar Champions BRICS@20 as India's Bridge Between Emerging and Developed Worlds
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the BRICS@20 session on building resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, emphasizing India's people-centric approach and 'Humanity First' priorities. The statement positions BRICS as a framework for emerging economies to create alternatives to Western-dominated institutions while advancing Global South interests.