I.I.M.U.N. Blog
“Dhoni finishes off in style. A magnificent strike into the crowd. India lift the World Cup after 28 years. The party starts in the dressing room, and it’s an Indian captain who’s been magnificent on the night of the final.” – These words (More like poetry by Ravi Shastri) are etched forever in the hearts […]
140 crore citizens, a country as huge as five Afghanistan, five Pakistans, nearly 10 Vietnams and 25 Englands in the area. Speaking of population demographics, a large chunk of the population, 50% to be precise, is below the age of 25, and nearly 66% of the total population is below the age of 35. As […]
“A wise man once said, study the past if you want to define the future.” But what do you do when the past itself is disheveled? This question lingers when we consider how history has been shaped over time. Indian history, as we know it today, is often a product of colonial, political, and social […]
The Indian Criminal Justice system has witnessed quite a journey starting from the Arthashastra to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the criminal system has traversed through many ups and downs. Historically, the Indian criminal justice system was governed by ‘dharma’ or what we call ‘righteousness’. The rules of conduct in society were decided based on whether […]
Secularism is a very famous concept and an ideology followed in many countries including India. The term ‘secular’ originates from the Latin term ‘saeculum’ which refers to a generation or a lifetime. Secularism refers to separating the concept of religion from other aspects of life including cultural, political and traditional aspects. Religion is viewed as […]
Democratic politics began its journey in Athens as a negative voting system wherein eligible voters, mostly landowners, were asked to “elect” citizens to be expelled from the Greek city-state, or punished. Competitive electoral politics took root several centuries later in Europe during the Enlightenment era. The first major country outside Europe to adopt the representative […]
“Bade, bade, desho mein, aisi choti choti baatein….” Congratulations if you completed the line! You have managed to be part of this planet’s most iconic entertainment industry, Bollywood!! India is unique in various aspects, be it the food or people. One must also understand that as a country we are a land of emotional beings. […]
Manipur is a state in India’s northeastern region, rich in culture and breathtaking views. Which now is also an epitome of brewing ethnic conflict that leaves policymakers scratching their heads and the rest of us wondering “Is anyone even paying attention?” Manipur’s troubles did not begin yesterday. The roots of the crisis go deep, buried […]
Nationalism refers to a sense of national consciousness present among the people of the state with a strong emphasis on the promotion of the state’s culture & interests as opposed to those of other groups. The need for autonomy rises from the feeling of nationalism. Nationalism as a concept has been used for a variety […]
As a 17-year-old from a Tier 1 city, I firmly believe that India under Modi is set to become a Vishwa guru. I encourage you to read this piece even if you think otherwise. Many across the world believe that Modi’s India is on the right path. Bharat is heading towards its golden era under […]