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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar stated, "In India, Bhakti or what may be called the path of devotion or hero-worship, plays a part in its politics unequaled in magnitude by the part it plays in the politics of any other country in the world. Bhakti in religion may be a road to the salvation of the soul.… Continue reading The Bhakti Of Billions
Enter C.N. Annadurai—a lecturer professor whose pen cut deeper than most political manifestos. As the Justice Party crumbled under the weight of zamindar egos and electoral defeats, Annadurai joined forces with the ever-radical Periyar to give the movement a dramatic makeover. Gone were the days of drawing-room debates; in came Dravidar Kazhagam—a fiery new front armed with anti-Hindi protests, temple-entry agitations, and dialogues sharp enough to belong in a movie script.
South India had its own league of extraordinary political gentlemen. Welcome to the turf war between Mylapore and Egmore—the OG political gangs of the Madras Presidency. What started as ideological and bureaucratic rivalries soon shaped the foundation of the Justice Party and the Dravidian movement.
Second part of the Dravidian Landscape series, I take a step back into history to trace the roots of one of India’s most layered debates — the Aryan-Dravidian discourse. From ancient civilizations and Vedic transitions to language politics and cultural identity, this post unpacks the ideological undercurrents that have shaped regional narratives and social structures
Join us as we dive into the complexities of Tamil Nadu's political landscape, breaking it down over a casual chat.
Parks are the green lungs of the city. In the quest for development, to accommodate ever growing population, cities were transformed into concrete jungles. With changing times, local govts are trying to build green spaces, but lack of organization capacity is resulting in loss of green cover
Join us as we dive into the complexities of Maharashtra's political landscape, breaking it down over a casual chat. From assembly constituencies to regional dynamics, we make understanding politics as easy as a friendly conversation.
The web series Panchayat highlights the challenges faced by local governments in India regarding road construction and resource allocation. Despite constitutional provisions for autonomy and financial devolution, state governments have retained control, leaving Panchayats financially dependent. This scenario impedes efficient governance and the implementation of essential development initiatives in rural areas.
As the Indian electorate, elects a new legislature, the post seeks to addresses a few issues that the legislature needs to remedy.
India is on the cusp of becoming a $4 trillion economy, with a rapidly growing population. The Pune Public Policy Festival focused on trade-offs in growth, equality, technology, privacy, and development. These are my takeaways from the 2-day conference.
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