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Premchand’s ‘Godan’ – An iconic portrayal of farmers of India simmers in the literary memory of people. The journey of India’s ‘Annadatas’ from the hardships of the past depicted in this iconic work to the reality of today as a global agricultural powerhouse is a giant leap forward. When Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupted supply chains all over the world, India stepped up wheat exports proving its worth as a pacifying force

On 6th December 2024, the occasion of the 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, an unwavering champion of social justice and the architect of India’s Constitution. The commitment to fulfilling Dr. Ambedkar’s vision of an equal society, where citizens are treated with dignity irrespective of their caste, is not only reflected in the Constitution but also in the policies of today. Hence, one

“The 70 years of the constitution have brought a mixed sense of joy, excellence and conclusion to us. This joy is for the fact that the spirit of the Constitution has been steadfast and unshakable. Even if there were such efforts ever, the countrymen have foiled those attempts together. The Constitution has not been allowed to be harmed ever. We have definitely registered the excellence due to the strength of

In 1992, amidst a wave of economic liberalization, the Trans-Himalayan region of Spiti was opened to outsiders and tourists for the first time. But even today, if one were to visit, the first impression would be that of a place stuck in time. As a young travel writer, when I visited Spiti in 2019, I remember thinking about two words – hauntingly beautiful – and then thinking about how expressions

Envisioning a nation marching towards sustainable economic growth and development is what the current government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strived to achieve since its inception. Through a network of tactfully planned and strategically designed initiatives, today we see highways and expressways running across the length and breadth of the nation. Because of its strategically aligned policy reforms, the government has been successful in bringing an unprecedented wave of

As we mark 75 years since the adoption of our Constitution on 26 November, this is an opportune moment to reflect on the implementation of the vision of its framers in the present times. Among the many provisions of our Constitution, the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) hold a unique position. After much deliberation, DPSP was incorporated into Part IV of the Constitution, covering Articles 36-51. The fundamental idea