Vijay Diwas, celebrated annually on December 16, marks a significant moment in Indian history—the victory of the Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. This day not only commemorates military triumph but also symbolises liberation of Bangladesh from East Pakistan, reflecting sacrifices made for freedom and justice. Historical Context The 1971 war […]
Dr. B R Ambedkar observed : “The Constitution is a Federal Constitution in as much as it establishes a dual polity. The Union is not a league of states, united in a loose relationship, nor are the states, the agencies of the Union, deriving powers from it. The Constitution creates both the Union and the
The Doctrine of Lapse was an acquisition policy which was widely followed by Lord Dalhousie when he was Governor General of India between 1848 to 1856. This administrative policy was introduced by the British government to expand its authority, focused on annexing princely states without a male heir or facing succession disputes. HISTORY James Andrew
In March 1942, amidst the backdrop of World War II, the Cripps Mission, led by Stafford Cripps embarked on a crucial journey to India with constitutional proposals. The primary aim was to secure Indian support for war effort against the looming threat of Japanese invasion. Stafford Cripps, a prominent figure in British War Cabinet and
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Telangana Formation Day: A Glorious Celebration of a New Beginning Telangana Formation Day is celebrated on June 2nd every year to commemorate formation of 29th state of India on June 2, 2014. This day marks the culmination of a long and arduous struggle for recognition and autonomy by the people of Telangana. The formation of
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‘Hind Swaraj‘ is a book written by Mahatma Gandhi in 1909, in which he laid out his vision for India’s independence from the British colonial government. This book was significant not only because it articulated a clear path towards independence but also because it contained some of Gandhiji’s most profound philosophical ideas. What is ‘Hind
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The Kashmir conflict is a longstanding dispute between India and Pakistan over the region of Jammu and Kashmir, which has been going on for more than seven decades. The issue is rooted in partition of British India into two separate countries – India and Pakistan – in 1947. At the time of partition, Jammu and
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Konark Sun Temple, located in Indian state of Odisha is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back to the 13th century. The temple is dedicated to Lord Surya, the Hindu god of the sun, and was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. The temple’s name ‘Konark‘ derives from two Sanskrit
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Decolonization was global phenomenon that occurred in aftermath of World War II. It refers to the process by which European colonial powers withdrew from their colonies and granted them independence. Decolonization marked significant shift in world history as it led to the creation of new nations and changed the balance of power on global scale.
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A geopolitical struggle known as Cold War raged from the conclusion of World War II until the early 1990s. The Soviet Union and United States were in conflict with one another for control of the world and influence. The origins of Cold War can be traced back to end of World War II. The Soviet
