Indian postal journey

The 1894 revolt of Patharughat is one of the most significant event in the history of Indian nationalism. This revolt resulted from peasants’ protest against the enhancement of land tax. By the end of the 19th century, the British Government succeeded in establishing a plantation economy in Assam to a great extent. A tax policy was framed with a dual strategy to increase the public revenue resources as well as to squeeze the peasantry so much that they would be forced to give up their traditional occupation and join the labour market. Between 1826 and 1893, the land revenue rates were enhanced several times, crippling the peasant economy. Thus, socio-economic changes brou  ght about during the colonial rule led to the complete breakdown of the backbone of peasant economy. The peasants began expressing their anger. During 1893-94, thousands participated in demonstrations and rallies for several days, particularly in Kamrup and Darrang Districts. At the same time, the peasants of Pat...

  A 31 gun salute to the President heralded the birth of Indian Republic shortly before 1030 hours on January 26, 1950. It was 894 days after the country attained the dominion status following the end of British rule. The ceremony was held in the brilliantly decorated Darbar Hall of the Government House (now Rashtrapati Bhawan) and was attended by about 500 prominent dignitaries including Dr Soekarno, the President of Indonesian Republic. It was the beginning of a new Republic based on the principles of justice, liberty, equality and unity. This (26th January 2024) being the 75th Republic Day inspires us to look back and realize that Bharat has been the beckon of Democracy long before this idea was rediscovered by western thinkers. It is no surprise that after independence, the people of this country took to democracy as duck takes to water. India had a history of Republics that existed before and after Buddha. One such republic was Lichchhavi which was a part of Vajjika territory ...

  The Election Commission of India is an independent constitutional body responsible for conducting and overseeing elections of the Largest Democracy of the world. Its impartial role is instrumental in upholding the fairness and integrity of the electoral process. The Commission’s meticulous planning and execution of elections ensure that the elections are free and fair, reinforcing public trust and confidence. Article 324, which created the Election Commission, holds exceptional significance. The Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 and put into effect on January 26, 1950. The Election Commission’s office was established on January 25, 1950, a day before the Constitution became effective. It placed its trust in the wisdom of Indian citizens to choose their representatives in positions of authority. India’s democracy thrives on its diversity – cultural, social, geographical, linguistic, etc. This diversity is seamlessly integrated into the polit...

 Karpoori Thakur was born on January 24, 1924, in Pitaunjhia, a small village in Samastipur, Bihar. Hailing from a modest background, he rose to prominence through his dedication to social justice and political activism. His father was from the ‘Nai’ (barber) community in Bihar. Karpoori Thakur was the first Non- Congress CM of Bihar in 1971. He became CM Twice, 1970-1971 and 1977 and became Deputy CM in 1967. He was politically influenced by Loknayak Jaiprakash Narayan and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia. His life and career were marked by a commitment to empower the marginalized communities, leaving an indelible impact on Bihar’s political scenario. Karpoori Thakur’s early life was shaped by the socioeconomic conditions prevalent in Bihar during the preindependence era. Despite facing financial constraints, he pursued his education with diligence. The formative years instilled in him a deep sense of empathy for the underprivileged, motivating him to work hard for positive change. His entry...

 Ram Janmbhoomi Temple Philosophy and morality are closely intertwined in Indian life. Dharma is the Indian word meaning morals and ethics. The word “dharma” derives from the root “dhr,” which means to hold. Dharma, therefore, serves to maintain the stability and development of human civilization by acting as a unifying force within it. Ramo Vighravan Dharma means Shri Ram is Dharma incarnate. Maharishi Valmiki called Shri Ram ‘Dharmavigrah’ in Ramayana, God incarnated for the welfare of the people. Maharishi Ved Vyas said that the incarnation of Shri Ram was not just for killing demons but for teaching dharma to humans. Patience, forgiveness, control of mind, selflessness, purity, restraint of senses, wisdom, knowledge, truth and mercy, these ten characteristics of dharma have been properly reflected in the entire conduct of Shri Ram. A fundamental principle of Shri Ram’s life conduct is to be aware of one’s true self. If a man thinks about his real identity and controls his behav...

  With the rise of fraudulent and illegal migration, Ministry of External Affairs has been making constant efforts to educate migrants about the perils of illegal channels. Illegal migrants may be forced to live a wretched existence in the target country through illegal channels because they will be unable to legitimately enroll in any assistance or protection systems introduced by GOI. Instead, they will be subjected to harsh, insecure, and unpleasant living situations, as well as a significant danger of being exploited by unlawful employers who may force them to accept flexible work schedules at low rates and in hazardous working conditions. As a result, international migration has become centered on the necessity for both safe and trained migration. Given our robust demographic dividend and rapidly changing global economic world order, Ministry of External Affairs has also been working on various activities such as aligning eMigrate portals with other Ministries in India as well...