India’s political landscape has been profoundly shaped by one family—the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty. From Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, to Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and now Rahul Gandhi, this lineage has been central…
India’s national journey has been shaped not just by freedom fighters, but by visionaries—those who could foresee the long-term consequences of social, political, and cultural decisions. From geopolitics and religion to education and economics, these…
The issue of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) has remained a festering wound in India’s post-independence history. While much has been written and debated about the origins of this territorial dispute, one cannot overlook the role of…
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…
Nehru’s Diplomatic Priorities vs. Cariappa’s Call for Military Strength: Analyzing the 1962 India-China War India’s defeat in the 1962 India-China War is often attributed to the stark differences in strategic outlook between Prime Minister Jawaharlal…
Babur, Nehru, and the Illusion of Secularism: A Critical Examination of Historical Narratives The history of India is complex, rich, and often contentious. One of the most contested aspects of Indian history has been the…
The Limitations of Nehru’s Secular Vision: A Reflection on India’s Religious Landscape Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, is widely regarded as a key architect of the nation’s modern secular framework. His…
Wasn’t Nehru Always Elite Class? The Nehru family has played a crucial role in Indian history, but a common question arises—wasn’t Nehru always part of the elite class? The answer is yes. From the pre-British…
The question of whether the British played a role in ensuring Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of India instead of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is often debated, but there is no definitive evidence to…