Implications of Communalism Through 70 Years of Independence
“We will not tolerate violence in the name of faith,” Mr Modi said before a teeming crowd at the fort and a huge television audience. Since independence, communalism has formed an integral part of the national discourse of India. The large scale of communal atrocities taking place during independence were …
India’s Tryst with Destiny: The Dichotomy Between 1947 and 2017
“A new star rises, the star of freedom in the East, a new hope comes into being, a vision long cherished materializes. May the star never set and that hope never be betrayed!” Quoted from Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s celebrated speech “Tryst with Destiny”, these lines so aptly convey what …
Wave of Alarm Ripples Over India as US Projects to Reform Work Visa Program
Some History Despite a large demand for STEM graduates and degree-holders by US companies, there is a deficit in the number of Americans qualified to meet this demand. Therefore, many US companies seek tech and IT workers provided by Indian outsourcing firms through the H1-B visa. In fact, 69.4% of …
Amarnath Yatra Terror Attack: The Question of Pilgrimage and Politics
The state of Jammu & Kashmir, along with being a subject of the muddled up politics between India and Pakistan, is much renowned for the 145-year old Hindu pilgrimage known as the Amarnath Yatra. This 48-day journey is not only a display of the massive collective devoutness of the Hindus, …
The Untouchable President: Breaking Down the Caste System
Introduction Just a few days ago, on July 20th, India took its second major step at fighting the societal norms encouraged by the caste system when it elected its newest president. Ram Nath Kovind is the second head of state to be chosen from the bottom of the caste system …
Easy on the Finances: Aadhar Card Digitization
What is an Aadhar Card? An Aadhar is a unique 12-digit identification number provided to every Indian citizen and serves as proof of identification. The Aadhar card was an initiative by the Indian government, along with Unique Identification Authority of India. This card facilitates access to various facilities that the …
Bullet Trains in India: Boon or Bane?
Introduction In December of 2015, headlines were made when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Japan would be introducing its world famous bullet trains in India, in an attempt to improve on the current rail system. The bullet trains, known as Shinkansen, are built to reduce transit times as much …
International Diplomacy: India-Pakistan Relations
Introduction India and Pakistan, two countries that were once part of the same territory, have always had clashes either on the issue of religion or on matters relating to national security. The incessant battle is always followed by desperate attempts by the prime ministers of the nations to hold peace-talks …
Operation Dhangu: Was It Really A Success?
Background of the Incident An attack took place in Pathankot, a city in Punjab, which also happens to a part of the Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force. It began on the second of January, when six terrorists entered the air force base, dressed heavily in army uniforms. …
FDI Reforms: Bane or Boon for ‘Make In India’ ?
Introduction Reform: The oxford dictionary describes it as ‘Making changes in something in order to IMPROVE it’. Certainly, that is what the Modi-led-govt. would have thought while bringing in reforms in 15 sectors under the FDI Policy which include mining, defense, construction, real estate and plantation to name a few. But …
