Afghanistan has been a centre for warlordism since the 12th Century, sometimes for the tribal Pashtun community, or the Moghul raiders, and as recently as the 1990s for the Taliban.
We can never be free from ideology, as it is the ideology that is dependent on us and feeds on our belief systems. But we have to be free from ideological hegemony to start moving into the direction of freedom.
In 1947, India had a population of 345 million. It was split. The high and lower castes, as well as the dominant Hindu population and other religious Indians, were divided. A wide diversity of languages, fashions, cuisines, and occupations were spoken in this large territory. How could they be forced to live in harmony inside one nation?
The Assam elections are shaping to be much closer than initially anticipated with various issues dominating the political discourse.
The Kerala election is shaping up to be an interesting contest. This election has the potential to mark a significant realignment in the state’s political landscape.
Past elections have shown that efforts to manipulate votes do not always succeed. The citizenry has thrown out unpopular governments.
The recent spate of terror attacks in Europe highlight a highly fragile relationship between European secularism and Islam. There is an urgent need to address the issue.
While our democracy has been a savior many times, it sadly won’t be able to continue so, at this rate, as it’s losing its credibility on many counts. But, it’s not just about India; it’s about humanity as a whole and the phenomenon of democracy and elections
While our democracy has been a savior many times, it sadly won’t be able to continue so, at this rate, as it’s losing its credibility on many counts. But, it’s not just about India; it’s about humanity as a whole and the phenomenon of democracy and elections
The 20 point program, Emergency, Bangladesh LIberation War, Garibi Hatao are some of the events Indira Gandhi is remembered for.
Indira Gandhi was the first and, to date, only female Prime Minister of India. The kind of woman she was may not be born again. Perhaps not in the next million years!
The farmers’ welfare and reforms are being used by politicians of either party for their petty vote bank politics. It’s high time we kept the interests of farmers, citizens and national economy at the forefront.
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