I.I.M.U.N. Blog
At 22, being busy isn’t a complaint. It’s a credential. Most people think being busy means your calendar is full. It doesn’t. It means your brain is full — in the good way — the way where you’re routing a train at 9 AM, untangling expense sheets by noon, cold-calling a hotel that opened in […]
Winning Best Delegate is an exciting achievement, but awards at MUN conferences aren’t won simply by speaking the most. The strongest delegates usually combine preparation, diplomacy, research, public speaking and collaboration. If you’re participating in a Model United Nations India conference and want to compete for an award, here are some strategies to consider. 1. […]
Every year, a thick document is released that most Indians never read. It is popularly known as “Budget”. That document reflects the decisions, the decisions about what a state will build, and what it values. In the year 2024-25, the Government of Maharashtra made a choice. The “Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana” which gave the […]
Over the past few years, one phrase has become very common when we talk about India: India is rising. We hear it in speeches, in news debates, in international forums, and even in everyday conversations. The economy is growing, our diplomatic presence is stronger, and the world seems to be paying attention to India in […]
Your first MUN conference can feel overwhelming. You may have to research a country you know little about, prepare speeches and understand committee procedures all before you even enter the conference room. The good news is that effective preparation can make the experience much easier. If you are attending a Model United Nations India conference […]
At 21, I have realised something uncomfortable: most young Indians have strong political opinions, but very few are willing to participate in politics itself. We debate passionately on social media. We criticise policies, question leaders, argue about nationalism, development, unemployment, and foreign affairs. We are informed, expressive, and sometimes even aggressive in our views. Yet […]
A position paper is one of the most important preparation documents for a Model United Nations conference. It explains your assigned country’s position on the committee agenda and demonstrates that you understand the issue. For students participating in Model United Nations India, learning how to write a strong position paper can significantly improve their preparation. […]
Did you know that Model United Nations (MUN) gives students benefits that go way beyond regular extracurricular activities? Yale, Harvard and other top Ivy League colleges value students with MUN experience. This advantage matters a lot in today’s competitive college admissions. MUN follows formal ‘Rules of Procedure’ to mirror the United Nations format. Students from […]
“सा fवद्या या fवमुक्तये।” Sā vidyā yā vimuktaye — That alone is knowledge which liberates. Growing up in the Indian schooling system is an experience just as tiring as it is unique. In any average private K-12 school of a tier 2 or tier 3 city, you will find forty students stuffed in an old […]
E Pluribus Unum– “out of many, one”- is the ideal on which this nation of law and liberty was founded. The United States of America is not merely a country defined by borders; it is an idea rooted in freedom, equality, opportunity, and the belief that individuals matter. The United States stands today as the […]