Author: Indography
There has been evident discontent among the recently established Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), a coalition of 28 opposition parties, due to the Congress party’s focused concentration on the approaching assembly elections in five states. Originally seen as a unified front against the BJP in power, this coalition has run into internal discord and mounting worries over the Congress’s exclusive focus on state elections. Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of Bihar and a pivotal member of the coalition, voiced his displeasure with the Congress’s disregard for the India bloc. Speaking at a rally in Patna, Kumar bemoaned the fact…
India finds itself at a turning point in the dynamic international political scene, where it is perceived from a distance as either a failing democracy or a rising global power. It is crucial that we closely examine international political trends and comprehend any potential effects on India as we negotiate these shifting dynamics. Our goal in this fortnightly piece is to connect the dots in an increasingly globalised world by highlighting recent developments in the West and Britain that India should be aware of and potentially learn from. “The genie is out of the bottle,” declared Dutch politician Geert Wilders…
India, a growing force in the region and the world, is negotiating a challenging geopolitical environment, especially in light of China’s expansive Belt and Road Initiatives (BRI). While Beijing leads the world in enormous connectivity and infrastructure projects, India is carefully constructing its own geopolitical plans to safeguard its interests and project its might in the Indo-Pacific area and beyond.Launched in 2013, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is an enormous initiative with the goal of improving global connectivity through trade routes, infrastructural development, and economic cooperation. It connects Asia, Europe, Africa, and beyond through the Silk Road Economic Belt…
There are a few brave souls who believe that discussing Manipur is crucial because it would let a sliver of light into what is currently a clouded cloak that blocks out reason and hope. However, significant segments of the Indian population have all but forgotten Manipur. So, recently, a webinar on the aforementioned subject was held. However, there is still a difficult subject that needs to be addressed: How can we build forums for social discourse when the gap between the Kuki-Zo group and the Meitei cannot be closed? Even those who are assigned to investigate misbehavior get themselves into…
The claim that India had been responsible for the June murder of a Canadian citizen on Canadian grounds was shocking. The accusation was made on Monday by the prime minister of Canada, and a full-scale diplomatic conflict quickly ensued. Canada sent messages of concern in Canberra, Australia, and Washington, D.C., urging its allies to band together to confront India. In a tit-for-tat action, India moved to remove a senior Canadian diplomat, and Indian officials lined up to complain to Canada. However, years of diplomatic animosity lay behind the decline in relations to what officials and analysts considered the lowest point…
In India, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a sensitive and long-debated topic. Supporters argue that it should be implemented to provide fairness and equality in personal laws, while detractors raise issues with cultural and religious diversity. There are a number of crucial measures and considerations that must be made before India can really adopt a UCC. In this post, we will go over the requirements and actions that must be performed before India can progress towards creating a uniform civil code. India is a nation renowned for its wide range of cultures and religions. It is home to several…
India has embarked on its latest ambitious voyage to the moon. A Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) rocket topped with the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on the coastal island of Sriharikota today (July 14) at 5:05 a.m. EDT (0905 GMT; 2:35 p.m. local time in Sriharikota). The rocket thundered into the sky, carrying an uncrewed lander-rover duo and the hopes of the world’s most populous nation. About 16 minutes after liftoff, Chandrayaan-3 separated from the LVM3 as planned and entered orbit around Earth, kickstarting its fuel-efficient journey to the moon. If the rest of the…
The adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by world leaders in 2015 included a strong commitment to eradicate all kinds of child labour by the year 2025. The International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNICEF raised alarms in June of last year. They reported the first startling rise of child labourers throughout the world in 20 years. This occurred between 2016 and 2019, four years after the establishment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. ILO and UNICEF’s latest worldwide estimates are, to put it mildly, stupefying. At the start of 2020, an astounding 160 million youngsters were working as child…
It is notoriously difficult to determine India’s official stance towards the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Only two weeks ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi explicitly warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that “this is not the moment for war”. India later chose to abstain from voting on a resolution denouncing Moscow’s “annexation” of Ukrainian land as a member of the UN Security Council. To make matters worse, Prime Minister Modi informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that “no military solution” existed for the crisis at the same time that the Ukrainian army was advancing swiftly through areas of the country’s northeast and south.…
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of India’s independence, millions of homes will raise the tricolour in honour of the many men and women who gave their lives as martyrs to ensure that we can enjoy our freedom today. Recalling our past and what was essential in securing our freedom would help Har Ghar Tiranga transcend the slogan and the ritual. The Indian Constitution and the Tiranga go hand in hand. A 12-person ad hoc committee was formed in June 1947 by the Constituent Assembly (CA) to choose the country’s flag. The group, known as the “Flag Committee,” was…