On December 31, 1929, the Congress under the presidentship of Jawaharlal Nehru, passed the historic resolution at Lahore, moved by Gandhiji, declaring Purna Swaraj as its goal. It also resolved to boycott the Central and Provincial legislatures and the Round Table Conference to be held at London. It authorised the All-India Congress Committee (AICC) to […]
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PRICE RISE
According to Adolphe Houdard (Premiers Principes de l’Economique, Paris, 1889), ‘Price’ is “the expression of the exchange value of a thing in units of exchange value”. In layman’s language, ‘Price’ is the exchange value for any commodity or service. Often, price rise and inflation are considered the same. But there is a subtle difference between […]
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DR. SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN
“ When we think we know, we cease to learn.” —Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan The most outstanding educationist of the 20th century, who strived throughout his life to enlighten his fellow citizens’ minds, is Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. But it would be a great mistake if we consider him merely a prominent educationist as his contribution towards […]
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DEMOCRACY VS. COMMUNISM
“They should rule who are able to rule best.” —Aristotle Democracy and Communism work hand in hand, as the ideologies of both systems are for the betterment of the society. While Democracy literally means “rule by people”, Communism means “From each according to his ability to each according to his needs”. In a democracy, the […]
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‘Commitment’ Can Move Mountains
You have decided to become an IAS officer and have begun preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Right? But how deep is the desire to become an IAS officer in your heart and mind? How passionate do you feel about realising your dream? How dedicated are you to your preparation? In a nutshell, how […]
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CLIMATE CHANGE
“We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it,” rightly says former American President Mr. Barack Obama. Noted statesman Franklin Delano Roosevelt, too, had rightly put it in perspective when he said: “A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are […]
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AN EARTHQUAKE
Earthquakes have long been the natural phenomena that both fascinate and terrify humanity. For an 18-year-old Indian like myself, living in a region prone to seismic activity (Delhi-NCR), understanding earthquakes is not just a scientific curiosity but a matter of personal safety and societal responsibility. This essay aims to delve into the fascinating world of […]
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Be The Best. Here Is How
In today’s highly competitive world, it is not enough to be just good at whatever you do, whether preparing for one of the toughest examinations like UPSC CSE or any other pursuit. Rather, you have to be THE BEST. But what does it mean to be the best? It’s a million-dollar question. More so when […]
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Vital Life Lessons From Nadal’s Life & Career
Legends are forever. They die hard. They are never forgotten. They never lose. They learn. They level up. They bounce back. They are never tired and never retired. When they leave one field, they leave an inspiring trail of hard-fought successes and move on to shine in another. This provides a perfect backdrop to understand […]
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ROBOTICS – The Future Is Here
From the ping of a notification on the phone to the large hadron collider to unravel the greatest mysteries of the universe, has influenced humanity in an expansive way. The basic knowledge in science answers the most revered questions that humanity has ever faced. It is the proportion of equal mixtures of sciences that gave […]