Nuclear Non-Proliferation What is really meant by Nuclear Non-Proliferation? In a simple explanation, those countries who have accepted the Non-Proliferation Treaty, have accepted the right of a few powers to have and develop their nuclear weapons. On the other hand, the nations that have the view that nuclear weapons contribute to the defense of the last resort, believe in the norm of nuclear proliferation. In reality, the majority of the nations...

Indian Economy – Today The horizon of the Indian Economy is presently very bleak and dark, and so has it been for the last fifty years. The slow and sluggish Indian Economy can be attributed to a number of factors that have prevailed in India ever since we got our independence. The factors are many, and they are, recession on the home front, recession in all commercial and industrial playgrounds, and...

Inflation in India Inflation as an economic phenomenon may be described as the continuous upward spiral of prices in all parts of the economy. This can be described as a boost to the economy, but, if it is not properly handled we may be burdened with rising prices which may prove detrimental to economic growth. The economic situation in a country can be analyzed under the following heads of production and...

Kashmir – An Indo-Pak Irritant The Kashmir problem has been a continuous eyesore for India ever since the days of India’s independence. It is worthwhile for us to understand why and how it became a problem for India and Pakistan. In reality, the problem of Kashmir was created at the very onset of Independence when this State was the only one to be given a special status. All the other princely...

India’s Nuclear Policy India has an age-old tradition of being a peace-loving country and this has been depicted in all its activities and attitudes through the ages. But, with the growth of Science and Technology, the world has gone far ahead in using its knowledge of Science as an instrument of destruction. The movement of the world in its knowledge of Science has been thought-provoking for the Indians also, and they...

If One Day the Earth Stopped Rotating and Revolving If the earth stopped revolving and rotating, it would spell disaster and all prayer would be diverted to Heaven to help the man out of the predicament. The Earth as we know is a Planet and a part of the Solar System. The Earth, like all other planets, moves round and round the sun. It has two movements very well coordinated with...

Addiction Addiction is the word normally implies is, to get used to something 0 to such an extent that life cannot be conducted without it. It is an old and wise understanding that we should do everything, eat and drink everything but never get addicted to anything. This is because addiction leads to dissatisfaction, frustration, and ultimate destruction No matter what we get addicted to, it is bound to lead to...

We: The People of India We, the people of India are a rich tapestry of cultures, faiths, and festivals. The people and communities of India are best seen in the regional context. The regions are ancient and culturally cohesive and go back to the pre-historic period. Even our earliest literature refers to the Andhras, Vangas, Angas, and Cheras. The Mahabharata is truly a story of all the communities in India. The...