Role and problems of Media (Electronic, Print and Social)

Print media generally refers to newspapers. Newspapers collect, edit and print news reports and articles.The Chinese were the first to invent the art of printing. They made wooden blocks to print letters. This was started during the period of the Tang Dynasty in 600 AD. The oldest known surviving printed work in a woodblock is … Read more

Privileges and immunities of Parliament and its Members

Parliamentary privilege  is a legal immunity enjoyed by members of certain legislatures, in which legislators are granted protection against civil or criminal liability for actions done or statements made in the course of their legislative duties. The Presiding Officer i.e. Speaker in case of Lok Sabha and Chairman in case of Rajya Sabha, is the custodian … Read more

Social Welfare Programmes

 Social Welfare Programmes of India Social Welfare sector is responsible for the welfare, rehabilitation and development of the Persons with Disabilities, the Social Deviants, and the Other Disadvantaged who require special attention of the State because of the disabilities and vulnerabilities they suffer from. While there is no information about the size of … Read more

Revolt of 1857 in Madhya Pradesh

Revolt of 1857 in Madhya Pradesh Revolt of 1857 The first expression of organised resistance was the Revolt of 1857. It began as a revolt of the sepoys of the Company’s army but eventually secured the participation of the masses. Its causes lay deeply embedded in the grievances that all sections of Hinduism and Islam, … Read more

Right to Information (RTI)

The Right to Information: A Powerful Tool for Transparency and Accountability The Right to Information (RTI) is a fundamental human right that empowers individuals to access information held by public authorities. It is a cornerstone of good governance, promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in decision-making processes. This article delves into the significance of RTI, … Read more

Emergence of Religious Movements (Jainism, Buddhism and other sects)

Jainism Originated in India thousands of years ago and is thought to have heavily influenced the two other main belief systems of the region at that time: Buddhism. The religion centres on the progress of one’s soul towards a divine consciousness through self-reformation, wisdom and self-control and pacifism towards all living creatures. There are two … Read more

Satya Shodak Samaj, Jotiba and Savithribhai Phule

Mahatma Phule Jyotirao ‘Jyotiba’ Govindrao Phule was a prominent social reformer and thinker of the nineteenth century India. He led the movement against the prevailing caste-restrictions in India. He revolted against the domination of the Brahmins and struggled for the rights of peasants and other low-caste people. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule was also a pioneer for … Read more

Transparency and Accountability of Administration

Information sharing and transparency in government and Right To Information act 2005 Transparency and Accountability in administration as the sine qua non of participatory Democracy, gained recognition as the new commitments of the state towards its citizens. It is considered imperative to enlist the support and participation of citizens in management of public Services. Traditionally, … Read more

Sedition Law in India

The Sedition Law in India: A Legacy of Colonial Control and a Threat to Free Speech The Sedition Law in India, codified under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), has been a subject of intense debate and controversy for decades. Originally enacted by the British colonial government in 1860, the law has been … Read more