In a globalised world, it is equally important to protect the interests of workers along with that of industrialists. At a time when the Government of India is trying to bring many labour reforms, it is important to know the history of labour unions, popularly known as trade unions. What are labour unions or trade […]
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Kashmir Issue – Understand the multiple dimensions
The Kashmir Issue is not just a border dispute between India and Pakistan. It has many dimensions – external and internal. Was Kashmir an independent nation? Learn the history of Kashmir Kashmir, and adjacent areas like Gilgit, Jammu, and Ladakh – were part of the different empires at different times. Over the years, this area was […]
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – Biography, Facts, Life, and Contributions to Modern India
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a senior leader of Indian National Congress and a prominent figure in the Indian Freedom Struggle, who later became India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and first Home Minister. Sardar Patel’s contribution in integrating 565 princely states into a newly independent India is unforgettable. In this post on Sardar Patel – who […]
Classical Dances of India: Everything you need to know about
India is known for its rich cultural legacy. Performing arts like classical dances are integral parts of Indian culture. This is a mega-post which cover the details of all classical dances in India. Origin of classical dances Most of the classical dance forms originated in temples. Worshipping was the main aim. Although every dance form […]
Medieval India: 18th Century Political Formations (NCERT)
During the first half of the eighteenth century, the boundaries of the Mughal Empire were reshaped by the emergence of a number of independent kingdoms. In this post, we will read about the emergence of new political groups in the subcontinent during the first half of the eighteenth century – roughly from 1707, when Aurangzeb died, […]
Medieval India: Regional Cultures (NCERT)
The frontiers separating regions have evolved over time are still changing. What we understand as regional cultures today are often the product of complex processes of intermixing of local traditions with ideas from other parts of the subcontinent. In this post, let us quickly go through some of the regional cultures of India during the medieval […]
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