Admin Justice and Equity: The Soul of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) 1100 Words Directive Principles of State Policy, or DPSP, are one of the most salient features of the Indian Constitution that describes the aims to be adopted by the State in pursuing social and economic democracy. Not only enforceable but having the highly … Read more
1945 Wavell Plan: A Hopeful Proposal Shattered by Discord A Glimpse of the Proposed Solution for Indian Independence Introduction In 1945, Lord Wavell, who was the Viceroy of India at the time, introduced The Wavell Plan. It was a plan to aid India in handling the rising demands for self-rule and bring some peace to … Read more
Mountbatten Plan of 1947: Shaping the Destiny of a Nation It was the Mountbatten Plan prepared by Lord Louis Mountbatten, who became the last Viceroy of India, in June 1947, which had been a critical watershed in the subcontinent’s transition from colonial rule to independence. As the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League began … Read more
The Rich Heritage of Indian Architecture, Sculpture, and Pottery 1600 Words Introduction Indian art forms such as architecture, sculpture, and pottery are strong reflections of the nation’s spiritual, cultural, and social fabric. The influences over the centuries-from indigenous traditions to foreign contacts-resulted in a unique varied and intricate aesthetic. This essay discusses the significant developments … Read more
Sculpting a New Era: Post-Mauryan Art and its Enduring Charm 1400 Words The 200 BCE-300 CE was one of the most vital eras that Indian art underwent. Post the Mauryan decline, it had changed hands among different sets of dynasties; among them the Shungas, the Satavahanas, the Kushans, and the Western Kshatrapas held sway. All … Read more
Crafting History: Mauryan Art and the Birth of Monumental Tradition 1500 Words Introduction Mauryan period, between about 322–185 BCE, is a decisive point in the history of art and architecture in India. At the beginning of the first millennium BCE, Mauryan Empire, initiated under the leadership of Chandragupta Maurya and continued by his heirs, notably … Read more
Harappan Artistry: Unveiling the Creative Soul of the Indus Valley Between 3300 and 1300 BCE The Indus Valley Civilization was a very early urban civilization of the world, dating between 3300 and 1300 BCE. It flourished there for over three thousand years in present-day Pakistan and northwest India. Known after the city of Harappa, this … Read more
The Vernacular Press Act of 1878: A Colonial Clampdown on Freedom of Expression The Vernacular Press Act was an ordinance introduced by the British colonial government of India to suppress dissent and control the vernacular or native language press. A set of exhaustive points detailing the history background of the act, reasons for introducing, implications … Read more