Corruption Can Destroy Democracy K S VENKATARAMAN Defining Corruption The term corruption is very common but it is difficult to give a dogmatic definition of it. Broadly‚ it is any dishonest or illegal or selfish behavior for getting any undue benefit. It has a special reference to those who occupy a position of trust or confidence but act in violation of generally understood or specified terms of behavior. Corruption involves two sides: One side trying to get some undue advantage
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History of Press Printing press was introduced in India by the British. In 1674 the first printing apparatus was established in Bombay followed by Madras in 1772. The British encouraged only those newspapers and journals that supported them. They were always suspicious of journalists & newspapers. They were against any kind of criticism. The first English newspaper in India ‘The Bengal Gazette’ or ‘Hicky’s Gazette’. Year 1780‚ Published weekly. Political and Commercial paper. Some of his
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The rise of Subhas Chandra Bose in the political scenario of India and his contributions to the freedom struggle of the country forms a sensational story. Though he was elected twice as the President of Indian National Congress‚ his difference with Gandhi prompted him to quit the Congress Party in 1939 and form the Forward Bloc. His radical outlook and activities alarmed the British Government and Bose was imprisoned in 1940 A.D. His fragile health led the Government to release him from the jail
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MCQ’s FIRST SESSIONAL (PAK‚ STUDIES) 1. The Arab Muslims traders stepped on the Indian soil for the first time in the first hijra century. 2. The first Indian national to embrace Islam was the ruler of a small state known as ‘Kirning Noor’. 3. Muslims fought their first battle on the Indian shore during the Khilafat of Caliph Umar when the governor of Bahrain invaded a sea port ‘Tana’ situated near Bombay. 4. Muhammad Bin Qasim was seventeen when he invaded Sindh. on 28th October711
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Towards a revival of the Bose legacy Madhuri Bose "Rose early but found Prabha still suffering. A son was born at midday..." reads a brief entry in Janakinath’s diary dated 23 January 1897. The newborn‚ the ninth child of Janakinath Bose and Prabhabati Devi was named Subhas Janakinath was then practicing law in Cuttack‚ in the state of Orissa. He headed a large extended family‚ in which‚ Subhas was to later recall in his autobiography An Indian Pilgrim‚ he felt "like a thoroughly insignificant being
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PAKISTAN MOVEMENT PHASE II * Pakistan Resolution [1940] * Cripps Mission [1942] * Gandhi-Jinnah Talks [1944] * Wavell Plan and Simla Conference [1945] * Provincial and General Elections [1945-1946] * Cabinet Mission Plan [1946] * June 3rd Plan [1947] * The Birth o Pakistan [August 14‚ 1947] Pakistan Resolution [1940] * From March 22 to March 24‚ 1940‚ the All India Muslim League held its annual session at Minto Park‚ Lahore. This session
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Overview | Long back‚ communicative integration was lacking in Indian subcontinent. People of different regions had very little contact. Regional diversity in terms of food‚ cloth‚ culture and lifestyle acted as a separating factor for the people of India‚ giving birth to regionalism. When it comes to food‚ Punjab was famous for its rich and mouth-watering delicacies. South Indian dishes were popular for their flavors. North East region was known for its huge variety of delicious cuisines. Thanks
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noise pollution levels measured during February 2007‚ in different parts of Saharanpur City situated in Western Uttar Pradesh are recorded. The noise pollution levels‚ more than the recommended permissible limits have been observed in areas of Nehru market‚ Delhi road‚ Ambala road‚ Dehradun road‚ and Clock tower. There are numerous effects on the human environment due to the increase in noise pollution. The increasing rate of noise pollution is causing adverse impacts on human health such as
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Jinnah tried to strengthen the Hindu Muslim unity as annual sessions of both the Indian National Congress and All India Muslim League were held to- gether in Lucknow in 1916. Jinnah’s efforts to promote Hindu Muslim unity reached a climax after the Nehru Report was published in 1928 which faced criticism and certain amendments were proposed. When these were rejected‚ Jinnah finally decided to part ways with the congress The Muslim League was founded in 1906 to safeguard the rights of Indian Muslims
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an individual was a member of his group‚ he participated in the political system as a citizen. This concept‚ they hoped‚ would ultimately strengthen the national bond among different minority groups and which foster the approach was evident in the Nehru Committee Report‚ 1928‚ which recommended on one hand‚ joint mixed electorates and on the other hand favoured such fundamental rights for individuals as right to equality‚ freedom
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