The Rise of Indian National Movement (1857) Birth of Nationalism—The National Movement in India started in the second half of the nineteenth century. However, sporadic uprisings with a motive of driving British out of India had started in the country earlier. Historians have held divergent views about the nature of the outbreak of 1857, In fact the British occupation of India, which could be said to have begin with the battle...

Cultural Awakening in India Nineteenth century witnessed a remarkable transformation in the social ideas primarily because of the introduction of English education. Liberal ideals of the west flowed through the channel of English education. A spirit of renaissance pervaded the whole country. The reform movement fell into two broad categories, Reformist Moment such as the Brahmo Samaj and the Revivalist movement such as the Arya Samaj. Brahmo Samaj was founded by...

The Revolt of 1857 The year 1857 marked the completion of 100 years of British rule. Lord Dalhousies regime (1849-56) marked the high watermark of the expansion of Britih domination in India when he implemented the Doctrine of Lapse which postulated that Indian states having no natural heir would be annexed to the Empire. Doctrine of Lapse is also known as Law of Escheat. The states annexed to the empire by...

Pokhran-2 : India’s Moments of Glory “It is an an fortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.” John F. Kennedy It seems unfair on the part of a nation that has won independence through non violence and in which Mahatma Gandhi was born to produce nuclear weapons. Viewed from a different angle, there is a distinct threat to free India and its fragile frontiers in the...

The Future of Democracy in India After the end of the second world war many countries of Asia and Africa achieved freedom from the shackles of colonial rule. Most of these countries adopted the democratic system of government. But in many countries this experiment with democracy failed. The main cause of failure of democracy in these countries was that the people did not possess experience to make it a success. The...

The Intermingling of Religion with Politics A small splinter glows and becomes the epitome of devastation. Angry passions flame up and ignite the harmony. With this begins the unending decimation ruthless killing of men and women and children of innocent charm. Hue and cry, lament and mourning, sobs and sniffles and nobody to wipe the tears from the innocent eyes. How gruesome how poignant. The aftermath itself is painful and speaks...

Our Judicial System Essay No. 01 The Supreme Court consists of a Chief Justice and 25 other judges. The chief justice is appointed by the President. The constitution deals with the Union Judiciary in Chapter IV of Part V. In Articles 124-147. The President before appointing the judges will consult such judges of the Supreme Court and High Court as he deems necessary. The other judges of Supreme Court are appointed...

The Constitution of India The Fundamental Duties are ten in numbers incorporated in Art 51A (Part IV A) which has been inserted by the 42nd amendment Act 1976. Under this article, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India. (i) To abide by the Constitution and respect the national Flag and National Anthem. (ii) To Cherish and follow the noble ideas which inspired our national struggle for freedom. (iii)...