Free Essays on Indira Gandhi

  1. national emergency

    generalised definition, types and effects of emergency if happens in a country. Later we reach towards a brief introduction of India’s third PM Indira Gandhi and the political scenes of her government. Then we look at the Role of the President during emergency both in general and in context to what the...

  2. Peer Pressure

    January 11, 1966 | Shrimati Indira Gandhi | January 24, 1966 - March 24, 1977 | Shri Morarji Desai | March 24, 1977 - July 28, 1979 | Shri Charan Singh | July 28, 1979 - January 14, 1980 | Shrimati Indira Gandhi | January 14, 1980 - October 31, 1984 | Shri Rajiv Gandhi | October 31, 1984 - December...

  3. Terarrism in India

    certificate course and job training, in the trade of Food Production | | | |from Taj Sat Air Catering, Indira Gandhi Air Port Complex, since 20 July 2007 to 20 | | | |April 2008 New Delhi -110 037 ...

  4. Who Ami

    Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948. At Gandhi's wake, Nehru and Patel embraced each other and addressed the nation together. Despite working together, the two leaders would clash on various issues. Nehru declined Patel's counsel on sending assistance to Tibet in 1950 with the disputed entrance...

  5. National Hero

    His father was a public man too, Pandit Motilal Nehru. Nehruji studied in Harrow and Cambridge and studied bar. He came into contact with Mahatma Gandhi when the latter launched his struggle against the British rule in India. Gandhiji soon began to admire and respect him immensely. He inspired Nehru...

  6. Joint Entrance Title

    Chains; Hotel Management Institutes and several other opportunities in other service sectors. The program is offered by NCHMCT in cooperation with Indira Gandhi National Open University....

  7. Three Powers

    young children into believing that Allah is the god of Gods and that killing is the pathway to heaven, turning them into suicide bombers. Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and Benazir Bhutto were all victims of terrorism. These politicians were brutally assassinated. These attacks could very soon lead to another...

  8. aaadaar

    Indian economy. At the same time, it had emerged as a large employer, and a debate had ensued about the nationalization of the banking industry. Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, expressed the intention of the Government of India in the annual conference of the All India Congress Meeting...

  9. women

    history in a witness to the women who have in the past demonstrated unique leadership capabilities. Razia Sultana, Rani of Jhansi, Sarojini Naidu and Indira Gandhi are motivation examples of women empowerment. Earlier, most women were able to demonstrate the leadership qualities only on their home fronts, as...

  10. women

    dispassionate,objective,and impartial they have made sustain effort towards social progress. In national building their role are praiseworthy.Late Indira gandhi,(former prime minister of ondoa) Mrs benazy bhutto Ms.sheik hasina wajed,Mschandrika kumartunga Mrs.S.Bandornaike are name of women who rose to...

  11. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Nominated for the Nobel Prize for Literature

    office 13 May 1962 – 13 May 1967 | Prime Minister | Jawaharlal Nehru Gulzarilal Nanda (Acting) Lal Bahadur Shastri Gulzarilal Nanda (Acting) Indira Gandhi | Vice President | Zakir Hussain | Preceded by | Rajendra Prasad | Succeeded by | Zakir Hussain | Vice President of India | In office ...

  12. Men, Women

    human nature is one, and that women and men do not all differ from each other. For example, “policymakers, such as Margaret Thatcher, Golda Meir, or Indira Ghandi, who, they clam, behaved exactly like men” (Tickner, 1999) have committed actions that do not differentiate them from men in power. Thus, this...

  13. Banking

    charged with quasi-regulatory responsibilities, such as supervising commercial banks, or controlling the cash interest rate. NATIONALISED BANKS DURING INDIRA GANDHI’S TENURE The first major step was Nationalization of the Imperial Bank of India in 1955 via State Bank of India Act. State Bank of India was...

  14. Analysis of Terrorism in India

    out the movement. It involved an assault on the Golden Temple complex, which Sant Bhindranwale had fortifed in preparation of an army assault. Indira Gandhi, India's then prime minister, ordered the military to storm the temple, who eventually had to use tanks, helicopter gunships, artillery and chemical...

  15. Butthead

    have been initiated in 1991, the doctrinaire socialist policy had begun to be diluted in the second innings of Indira Gandhi. The process of liberalisation continued under her son Rajiv Gandhi, and more dramatically after 1991. The growth rate doubled from the previous Hindu rate, but still lagged that...

  16. The India Gate

    edifice which has on its four corners four torches that are perpetually kept alive. It was unveiled on January 26, 1972 by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, in the wake of the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Today, it is customary for the President and the Prime Minister, as well as visiting Guests of State, to...

  17. Presidential System of Government for India

    Supreme Court we see now these being questioned by those who should be setting exemplary standards to uphold them. The first blow was struck by Indira Gandhi by bringing in the 42nd Amendment Constitution to make it obligatory for the President to act on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Parliamentary...

  18. Men Are Better Managers

    our late Pime Minister Mrs Indira Gandhi, British P.M. Margret  Thacher or Shri Lanka’s  President Bhandara Naike. The number is so little that it is not worth taking a note of. Without going into polities I will go a step further and say that although Smt. Indira Gandhi became PM, she could not do...

  19. Asian Wonen

    When referring to strong and motivated women leaders Corazon Aquino, Benazir Bhutto, and Indira Gandhi have been three of the most outspoken and influential women leaders. All becoming a political leader during a time when women were not seen to be in the political eye as capable of running a country...

  20. Sexism Article Analysis

    do not even dare to compete for political influence for instance, while there are a lot of examples of females being at institutions of power (Indira Gandhi and so forth). Society as a whole consists of different groups of people with different ideological, political or religious views; of different...

  21. prime minister

    distinguished and longest-serving predecessor, H.Y. Sharada Prasad, set a very different tone. An unfailingly discreet and low-profile man, he was Indira Gandhi’s information adviser, speech-writer and confidant for almost all her sixteen years as prime minister, yet had to be coaxed, over several years...

  22. Direct Benefit Transfer

    Transfer - schemes Post-matric scholarship for SC students Pre-matric scholarship for SC students Post-matric scholarship for OBC students Indira Gandhi Matrutva Sahayata Yojana Dhanalakshmi scheme Indeed there are questions that are yet to be answered. Would it be right to include the Public...

  23. BJP- Bhartiya Janata Party

    politics also caused the shelving of the Sangh's more radical agenda.[7] Janata Party (1977–80) Main article: Janata Party In 1975, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed a state of emergency over the country. The Jana Sangh took part in the widespread protest that followed, and thousands of its members joined...

  24. Women for President

    around the world, women made progress in politics. Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka became the first woman prime minister in 1960, followed by Indira Gandhi of India in 1966, and Golda Meir of Israel in 1969. In 1974, Eleanor Grasso became the first elected governor in the U.S. In 1979, Pakistan, China...

  25. INDIA 2020

    People’s Participation H. Ramachandran Director, IAMR, New Delhi. 12. Food Security and Nutrition : Vision 2020 R. Radhakrishna Director, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Bombay. 13. Vision 2020 : Issues Concerning Vulnerable Groups H.S. Saxena Editor, The Eastern Anthropologist...

  26. Abdul Kalam

    to develop ballistic missiles from the technology of the successful SLV programme.[19] Despite the disapproval of Union Cabinet, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi allotted secret funds for these aerospace projects through her discretionary powers under Kalam's directorship.[19] Kalam played an integral role...

  27. Women Empowerment

    history in a witness to the women who have in the past demonstrated unique leadership capabilities. Razia Sultana, Rani of Jhansi, Sarojini Naidu and Indira Gandhi are motivation examples of women empowerment. Earlier, most women were able to demonstrate the leadership qualities only on their home fronts, as...

  28. Multiparty vs Twoparty

    national level, did not lead to the end of democracy. With the important exception of the period of national emergency between 1975 and 1977 under Indira Gandhi, India has remained a representative democracy since its independence from British colonial rule in 1947. The process of democratization has gradually...

  29. Aditya

    women leaders, social workers, administrators, reformers and literary personalities like Annie Besant, Vijay Lakshmi Pandit, Sachet Kripalani, Indira Gandhi, P.T. Usha, Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur, Padmaja Naidu, Kalpana Chawla, Mother Teresa, Mahadevi Verma, Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, and Amrita Pritam, etc...

  30. gandhi

    1930 Gandhi leads civil disobedience On March 12, 1930, Indian independence leader Mohandas Gandhi begins a defiant march to the sea in protest of the British monopoly on salt, his boldest act of civil disobedience yet against British rule in India. Britain’s Salt Acts prohibited Indians from...

  31. Gandhi

    Gandhi Essay 2012 The Great Soul, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, is amid history’s elite class of freedom fighters. Not only is Gandhi regarded as the father of India, he is revered a worldwide leader. He pioneered mass civil disobedience firmly founded in complete nonviolence. He was a mediocre student...

  32. Gandhi

    MAHATMA GANDHI AS MY IDEAL OF LIFE Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, India. He became one of the most respected spiritual and political leaders of the 1900's. Gandhi is honored by his people as the father of the Indian Nation. The Indian people called Gandhi Mahatma...

  33. General Knowledge

    Chelmsford (1916–21): Home Rule Movement launched by Tilak and Annie Besant (1916); Lucknow Pact between Congress and Muslim League (1916); Arrival of Gandhi in India (1915); Champaran Satyagraha (1917); Montague’s August Declaration (1917); Kheda Satyagraha and Satyagraha at Ahmedabad (1918); Government...

  34. Gandhi

    MOHANDAS KARAMCHAND GANDHI | Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi | |[pic] | |Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, 1940s | |Born ...

  35. Gandhi the Hero

    Mohandas Gandhi more commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi meaning great soul is considered as a hero throughout our history. A hero is a person who shows courage and bravery and inspires everyone with its selfless nature; they perform good deeds and are admired for their noble work. Mahatma Gandhi, who is...

  36. Concept of Story in Life of Pi and the Thunderbolt Kid

    that all religions lead back to love. Life of Pi takes place during a time in India known as the Emergency, when controversial prime minister Indira Gandhi called for a state of emergency due to "internal disturbances". Under this state of emergency, the constitutional setup is altered, and, due to...

  37. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi: the Indian Independence Movement

    MAHATMA GANDHI…. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi | Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, 1940s | Born | 2 October 1869(1869-10-02) Porbandar, Kathiawar Agency, British India | Died | 30 January 1948 (aged 78) New Delhi, Union of India | Cause of death | Assassination | Resting place | Rajghat in New...

  38. National Integration

    aware of it completely, it is celebrated as an event every year on 19th of November (birthday anniversary of first woman Indian prime minister, Indira Gandhi) as National Integration Day (means Rastriya Ekta Diwas) and National Integration Week ((means Quami Ekta Week) from 19th of November to 25th of...

  39. Is Gandhi Relevant Today

    Is Gandhism or the in vogue ‘Gandhigiri’ relevant today? On Gandhi Jayanthi this year, the Munnabhai sequel is providing an animated edge to the discussion on that favourite annual topic. The problem with any debate on Gandhi is that we immediately equate him with non-violence and the discussion quickly...

  40. English

    metropolitan area.  All of us know that Pakistan cannot remove these area because they want to attack any time which is not known to India. After Indira Gandhi any Prime Minister cannot take action regarding this matter but at this time water cross our heads Taliban, Osama is another challenge for us. India...

  41. Olympics

    Sunday. Sushil, who won his world title at Moscow, got the better of his South African opponent Heinrich Barnes 7-0 to prevail to gold in a full Indira Gandhi stadium. His win took India's Gold tally to 28. Bronze was won by Canada's Chris Prickett, who overcame Pakistan's Muhammad Salman 8-4. Delhi...

  42. Famous People - Mahatma Gandhi

    M Maq > Mahatma Gandhi 1-10 Quotations of 268Mahatma Gandhi quotes Indian Philosopher, internationally esteemed for his doctrine of nonviolent protest, 1869-1948 Poster $5.99 (88 x 115 in) Popularity: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi quote Similar...

  43. Gandhi and the Gita

    February 20, 2013 Gandhi And The Gita Mahatma Gandhi was a prominent leader in Indian nationalism during British-ruled India. He was a firm believer in non-violent, civil disobedience and lead inspirational movements across the world. Mahatma Gandhi's commentaries on the Gita are regarded in India...

  44. the gandhi

    Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in the town of Porbander in the state of what is now Gujarat on 2 October 1869. He had his schooling in nearby Rajkot, where his father served as the adviser or prime minister to the local ruler. Though India was then under British rule, over 500 kingdoms, principalities...

  45. Gandhi Ambedkar Debate

    GANDHI – AMBEDKAR DEBATE With the establishment of the Indian National Congress in 1885, the social discourse which began with Raja Rammohan Roy in the 1820s slowly moved towards the political. However, the social concerns continued to dominate the nationalist discourse and this was evident in the...

  46. Gandhi and Thoreau

    Gandhi / Thoreau There are multiple similarities between Thoreau’s philosophies and Mahatma Gandhi’s beliefs. For example, Gandhi believed that all men were created equal and he was completely against the idea of slavery. Thoreau would have completely agreed with him because he too thought that everyone...

  47. Gandhi: His Life and Message for the World

    GANDHI: HIS LIFE AND MESSAGE FOR THE WORLD I. Early years A. Born 1869, died 1948, a seaside town in Western India B. Shy, not much of a student C. Married at age 13 to another 13-year-old, Kasturbai D. Lived in an extended family “I lost no time in assuming the authority of a husband,” Kasturbai...

  48. What Makes Gandhi Relevant Today..??

    38. What makes Gandhi still relevant By L S Rengarajan Mahatma Gandhi is still relevant in today’s modern world. There was a time when people associated the practicing of non-violence with 'rishis' of ancient times. It was thought that non-violence was suitable only for 'sanyasis' and 'sadhus'...

  49. Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King

    Two twentieth century leaders who have continued to influence non-violent social protest movements internationally are Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.Of different races and cultures, born on opposite sided of the world in nations vastly different in wealth and technology, these two aggressive...

  50. Business Gk

    Japanese movie 5. Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 2009: Bill Gates 6. Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace & Reconciliation in 2009: This award has been won by Aung San Suu Kyi, a Nobel laureate and famous pro democracy leader of Myanmar. 7. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award...

  51. A World Without Islam by Graham E. Fuller

    of suicide bombings—including the assassination of Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Greek terrorists carried out assassination operations against U.S. officials in Athens. Organized Sikh terrorism killed Indira Gandhi, spread havoc in India, established an overseas base in Canada, and brought down...

  52. Hindi

    Programmes of study. The following Centers are in existence: 1. Centre for Development of Physics Education* 2. Indira Gandhi Centre for Human Ecology, Environmental and Population Studies* 3. Centre for Gandhian Studies* 4. South Asia Studies...

  53. Kingfisher Vs Indian Airlines

    operations 9 May 2005 Hubs Bengaluru International Airport (Bangalore) Secondary hubs Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai) Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) Focus cities Chennai International Airport Pune International Airport Frequent-flyer program King Club Airport...

  54. The Game of Divide and Rule

    whether reservation can be made for other backward classes in which caste is the basic factor for determining class. The Supreme Court did observe in the Indira Sawhney Vs. Union of India case in 1990, followed by Ashok Kumar Thakur Vs. Union of India in 1993 that caste could be a determinant of class, though...

  55. Poltics in India

    Indian National movement entered its final phase which occupies a very important place not only in Indian but for contemporary world history. Mahatama Gandhi entered the Indian political scene with weapons like Satyagraha, non-cooperation and civil disobedience based on truth and non-violence. During this...

  56. Heredity and disease

    Superior-120-139%, Near Genius-140% and above. IQ can be improved with special education and favorable environmental factors. The grading under Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), the grades are as follows: A is excellent with 80% and above, B is Very Good with 60-79.9%, C is Good with 50-59...

  57. Fdrgrfdsd

    for India. The political leadership of Congress was thoroughly wedded to a secular, parliamentary, democratic future. Even the religious politics of Gandhi could be accommodated within this framework since they were inclusive of all religions. Thus there was no confusion after independence about the secular...

  58. Prem de Prem Le

    (Prasad 117-18) The prevailing atmosphere of India that Prasad signals is one where the Fascist-like response to the fracturing of the nation by Indira Gandhi's Congress Party resulted in a further fragmentation and repression of the country that could only be held together, however loosely, through...

  59. China and India a Political comparison

    throughout the country. At times, elements of the par ty left and established splinter groups. Congress dominated by one family: Nehru, Indira Gandhi; Rajiv Gandhi; Sonia Gandhi (current leader—Italian born widow of Rajiv).(Crawfordsworld.com). There are three other major parties in India as well and they are...

  60. Postcolonial Novels and Theories

    (1827–73), and Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (1838–94) were some of the early colonials using English for their social and creative purposes. It was Mahatma Gandhi who turned English into an anti-hegemonic tool by using it to unify India’s many different language speakers. For this he credits Ruskin’s Unto this...