Introduction The history of India’s independence is marked by triumphs, sacrifices, and also tragic episodes of communal violence. Among these, Direct Action Day, observed on 16 August 1946, stands as a grim reminder of how…
Jawaharlal Nehru is often portrayed as the architect of modern India — a visionary, a liberal, and a staunch democrat. He is credited with laying the foundation for parliamentary democracy, secularism, and institutional governance in…
Secularism, when practiced in its truest form, stands for the equal treatment of all religions by the state. It is meant to uphold the principle of justice and unity in a diverse society. However, in…
Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, played a crucial role in shaping the country’s social, political, and economic landscape after independence. While his government enacted key policies on education, economy, and social justice, Nehru’s stance…