If rallies are any indication, Vijayan has redefined himself as a mass leader than a skilful decision-maker
2 min read2 Nov 2018Narendra Modi pays homage to social reformer Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary, saying the govt is working tirelessly to fulfil her vision of empowering the marginalised
1 min read3 Jan 2018India is likely to become the third largest economy in the world by 2028, but needs to be consistent in reforms and focus more on the social sector and ease of doing business
2 min read17 Sep 2017Arundhati Bhattacharya says GST is not only a financial reform but a social reform also, initially there will be some hiccups but she don't think they will insurmountable
1 min read1 Jul 2017PM Narendra Modi's active pursuance of key issues such as Swachh Bharat or the emphasis on gender issues, starting from Saving the Girl Child, deserve compliment
5 min read21 Oct 2016The All India Muslims Personal Law Board's affidavit says that gradual social reform for a community could only be initiated if that community is ready for reform
2 min read3 Sep 2016Selections from Ambedkar's writing provide a brief glimpse into his astonishingly diverse oeuvre
17 min read14 Apr 2016John Dewey saw education as foundation of democracy and social reform. It's aim is to develop autonomous, thinking individuals
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1 min read26 Nov 2015Swami Vivekananda was one of an extraordinary generation that built a new India out of the ruins of the defeat of 1857
1 min read13 Jan 2014The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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