The Uniqueness of Varanasi: A City with Three Universally Shared Names Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, occupies a unique place in the cultural and spiritual fabric of India. It is not…
The Etymology of Delhi: Tracing the Origins of India’s Capital Delhi, the grand capital of modern India, is a city of immense antiquity and layered history. From ancient Rajput dynasties to the Delhi Sultanate, from…
The relationship between India and Pakistan has long been defined by competition, conflict, and, at times, cooperation. While the two nations share a complex and tumultuous history, there are areas where Pakistan remains materially dependent…
Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution to Indian society goes far beyond the political sphere of independence. His true genius lay in his moral vision — a vision where social justice was not a product of legislative engineering,…
Chasing Illusions: The Hidden Dangers of Social Media Stardom The tragic death of Misha Agrawal, a young entrepreneur and social media influencer, has once again exposed the darker side of the digital age. At just…
Car Ownership in India: A State-Wise Snapshot of Economic Disparities and Development Car ownership in India has long been considered a significant indicator of economic status, social mobility, and access to infrastructure. Despite being the…
Gulabo Sapera: From Being Buried Alive to Becoming the Soul of Kalbeliya Dance In the golden sands of Rajasthan, where tradition often casts a long and unyielding shadow, a baby girl once fought death in…
India’s Constitution is built on the pillars of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. Among these, equality, enshrined in Article 14, serves as the backbone of Indian democracy. While affirmative action in the form of reservation…
India is a diverse country, not only in terms of religion but also in terms of caste, class, and linguistic identities. While the Hindu caste system is often the focus of discussions on social hierarchy,…
India, with its rich cultural diversity, also carries the deep imprints of caste-based stratification. While the Constitution of India aspires to create a casteless and egalitarian society, ground realities remain starkly different. Reservations and affirmative…