Despite receiving a public dressing down from Vajpayee, Modi has been forced to refer to Vajpayee as ‘mere Atal ji’.

Neither Nehru, nor himself, nor any one party – Atal Bihari Vajpayee put India first

The former Prime Minister was truly a Bharat Ratna for he emphasised Bharat was above personal, political or petty differences. The story of India was for everyone. And he wrote many of its best lines.

He was prepared to put his life at stake for the cause of liberty and democracy.

Why despite several controversial moves, George Fernandes continues to inspire us

Akali-BJP ties run beyond diversity, regionalism.

Will Badals walk out on Modi and NDA?

Why Vajpayee stands taller than Rao, Manmohan and Modi put together

In two-and-a-half decades of economic reforms, despite having pro-market credentials as prime ministers, no one else ever dared to privatise ailing PSUs.

How Vajpayee can help Modi defrost winter session and ties with Pakistan

What seems to be missing in the PM's approach is a generosity of vision.

Modi is wise to return to Vajpayee's Pakistan policy