Bangalore: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has arrested a Kenyan woman for trying to smuggle 1.02 kg of high-grade cocaine at the Bangalore airport.
Accused Azeng O Caroline Agola concealed the contraband in capsules in her private parts and undergarments.
A case has been registered against her by the Narcotics Control Bureau un“The CISF police Lakshmi Meena got suspicious while examining the accused Angola. Later she was taken to a separate room for examination. This time many capsules were found in her undergarment. She was carrying high-quality cocaine in capsules. It has a market value of around ₹12 crore,” sources said.
“Accused Agola was taken to Aster Medical Centre. She has been thoroughly checked. Later, medical staff found more capsules hidden in her private parts. The accused admitted that she had swallowed some more capsules. Later she was taken to Victoria Hospital. “The ultrasound scan of the accused’s stomach was done.” Information on the number of capsules found was not provided.der the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, sources said.
The accused had arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore at 11.09 a.m. on Monday on an Ethiopian Airlines flight (ET 690) from Addis Ababa.
“Cocaine is of very high quality. It has a market value of around ₹12 crore. The seized material has been handed over to NCB. “The investigation is on to find out whether the accused was acting on his own or was part of some gang,” said an official.
The term unemployment refers to a situation where a person actively searches for employment but is unable to find work. Unemployment is considered to be a key measure of the health of the economy.
Unemployment in India Unemployment in the context of India is a very complicated issue with many overlapping and interrelated causes; however certain important causes can be identified. This can range from the macro-level, like the overall slow economic growth to the micro-level, i.e government policies. Understanding the causes of unemployment is the first step in resolving this huge issue and fostering a society where a stable source of income can be assured for own selves and one’s family.
The unemployment rate in India, amidst lockdown and restrictions on mobility, is 12.81% as of June 8th, 2021. In 2020, the unemployment rate in India fell to 7% in September 2020 and as high as 29% since the country went on lockdown in March 2020. However, later it decreased to 9.1% in December 2020.
Unemployment in India is measured by three approaches:
1.Daily Status Approach: It is measured for each day in a reference week. A person having no gainful work even for an hour a day is described as unemployed for the day. 2.Weekly Status Approach: Those people are recorded who didn’t have gainful work or even unemployed for an hour on any day of the week preceding the date of the survey. 3.Usual Status Approach: Estimates of those people who were unemployed or had no gainful work for major time of the 365 days
Causes of Unemployment in India The Caste System The caste system is one of the most important factors in generating unemployment in India since time immemorial. Certain kinds of work are prohibited for members of particular castes in certain locations. Work is often given to members of a certain community, rather than to those who truly deserve the job and have the right skills to. This results in a high rate of unemployment.
Inadequate Economic Growth Economic growth in India is inadequate and hence the economy is underdeveloped. The slow growth fails to provide enough unemployment opportunities to the ever-increasing population. With the increase in population, the economy couldn’t keep up with the demands for employment and an increasing share of people are not able to find jobs. This results in insufficient levels of employment nationwide.
Increase in Population Rate There is a prediction of India’s population exceeding China’s by the year 2024, it will furthermore be the most populous country. Population growth couldn’t be matched by the economic growth of the country, which leads to the majority of society being unemployed.
Decrease in Small-Scale/ Cottage Industries The advancement of industrial development has made the cottage industries to be considerably less economically attractive, as they do not offer economies of scale mass production of goods. The demand for cheap, mass-produced goods outweighs the desire for goods that are handcrafted by those with very specific skills and expertise. This results in the decline of small-scale industries and artisans have become unemployed as a result.
Low Rates of Saving and Investment India has a scarcity of sufficient capital across the board. Because of this savings are low and this results in lesser investment. With the presence of higher rates of investment, new jobs could be created and the economy would be in a boom. Also, there is a lack of investment in rural areas and 2 & 3-tier cities, because of which there is large-scale untapped employment potential.
Ineffective Economic Planning There is a lack of nationwide plans on account of the significant gap between labor supply and labor demand. It is important that the supply and demand for labor are balanced, to ensure that those who need jobs are able to get them, or in that case, many individuals will compete for the same job.
Immobility of the Labour Attachment and maintenance of proximity to family play a major role for Indian citizens. Because of this, people avoid traveling long distances from their families in pursuit of employment. Also, language, religion, and climate play important roles to contribute to the low mobility of labor. So, people who might otherwise be suitable for the jobs are unable to travel to reach the, unemployment is magnified.
Job Specialisation Jobs in developed countries have become highly specialized, but the education system of India doesn’t match the right training and specialization needed for these kinds of jobs. Thus, many people who are willing to work become unemployable due to a lack of appropriate skills.
Biased Distribution of Land One more reason for joblessness winning in emerging nations like India is the biased appropriation of land with the goal that numerous farming families have no satisfactory admittance to the land which is a significant resource for horticultural creation and work.
Sub-division of land property under the strain of fast populace development beginning around 1951 has additionally diminished admittance to land for a few rural families. Accordingly, numerous people who were independently employed in agribusiness have become landless horticultural workers who experience the ill effects of intense joblessness and underemployment.
Rigid Protective Labor Legislation One more justification behind the sluggish development of work in the coordinated area has been the presence of unduly unbending defensive work regulation which makes it truly challenging to conserve a laborer who has been utilized for 240 days.
Work regulation is such a lot of unbending that shutting down the unit and quitting the industry is even more troublesome. Consequently, this exorbitantly defensive work regulation prompts private business people to favor the most extreme utilization of capital instead of work.
Effects of unemployment Studies show that the millions of workers who are unemployed can experience a range of personal impacts and challenges during an already difficult time. Below are some of the effects unemployment can have on workers.
1. Difficulty finding a new job A survey by Indeed found that telling employers you’re unemployed might not help your odds of getting hired. The survey gathered responses from more than 500 job seekers and 559 hiring executives. Among this group, 77% of people who are looking for work said that it’s easier to find a job when you already have one.
About 83% of employers in the survey agreed, and for a number of reasons. For example, someone who’s been out of work is more likely to be eager for work than a person who’s currently employed. Employers often favor applicants who take time applying for jobs over those trying to expedite the hiring process so they can start working.
2. Limited negotiating power Someone looking for a job to advance their career or increase their salary may have more grounds for negotiating than someone who needs a job. A job seeker who currently has a job can approach an employer with salary and benefit expectations. The job seeker might even counter the employer’s offer and explain the experience they’d bring to the company.
Someone who’s been out of work for a while, however, likely doesn’t have as much leverage to sweeten their side of the deal. They might feel the need to accept the employer’s original offer, even if it doesn’t quite meet their expectations.
3. Employment gaps One common thing employers look at when reviewing applicant resumes for the best employee to hire is employment gaps. A noticeable gap on a resume can sometimes send the wrong signal to employers. A gap of one year, for example, might raise hiring manager questions about an applicant’s ambition and work abilities. The job seeker would then have to try and explain the gap to the employer in a favorable light.
4. Physical health issues Researchers at Penn State have found that unemployment can also bring about physical health issues. They analyzed data from more than 6,400 people between the ages of 27 and 49 about their employment status and mental and physical health. Those who experienced long or frequent periods of unemployment had poorer health by the age of 50 than those who’d been steadily employed.
One reason unemployment can negatively affect one’s health may be an inability to afford doctor’s visits. A University of Nevada study reported that people with jobs are four times more likely to have access to healthcare than people who are unemployed.
5. Mental health issues Both the research from Penn State and from the University of Nevada reported mental health effects that relate to unemployment. The University of Nevada’s findings are particularly illuminating. The researchers found that people unemployed for more than one year are at a much greater risk of depression, stress and anxiety. Admissions to mental health hospitals were more common for people who were unemployed for long periods of time as well.
6. Less overall satisfaction To further understand unemployment, researchers in Germany collected and analyzed data from men and women over a 20-year period, starting in the subjects’ early 20s. Researchers found that participants who were consistently unemployed were more dissatisfied with their lives than those who were employed. The research also linked unemployment to higher risks of mortality and mental health issues.
Measures to Solve Unemployment Problems Unemployment is one of the primary concerns in the present world. A lot of people are dealing with unemployment. The measures to solve unemployment problems are as follows:
*Change in industrial technique: to solve the unemployment problem, a production technique focusing on the needs and means of the country should be adopted. Capital-intensive technology should be replaced by labor-intensive technology. *Dealing with seasonal unemployment: As agro-based and agriculture sectors provide only seasonal employment. Measures like multi-cropping, animal husbandry, horticulture, plantation, and horticulture should be adopted. Also, industries like the cotton industry should be promoted. *Changes in the Education system: There is a need to change the present education system. It should emphasize vocational education rather than imparting static knowledge. Colleges and universities should be available to students who wish to pursue higher education.
According to the victim’s statement, a female teacher used to accompany to a room where the accused would wait for her
A minor girl was allegedly being raped a her school in Bihar’s Saharsa district for two years, police said on Saturday after the case came to light.
The victim, who belongs to minority community, was repeatedly raped for two years by a man named Samrat Vishwas, the son of the school’s director.
According to the victim’s statement, a female teacher at the school used to accompany the accused. The teacher used to take the victim to a room where the accused kept waiting. “The victim did not reveal anything due to the fear of the accused and public shame, which encouraged the accused to repeat the crime. Fed up with the torture she stopped going to school. Her family members could not figure it out and thought that the victim was not interested in going to the school,” police said.
Due to the constant molestation, the victim fell into depression and was having panic attacks. Finally, she narrated her ordeal to her family.
According to superintendent of police Upendra Nath Verma, following the complaint filed by the victim’s parents, a case was registered under the POSCO Act and police arrested the accused from Patna. Further investigations into the case are underway.
Meanwhile, the director of the school stated that the matter was sub-judice and if the accused was found guilty, he must be punished strictly.
In my view, every woman should blacken this man’s face and hit him with their slippers. And by giving him such a punishment, he should die in agony. So that in the future, no one will have the courage to look not only at Muslim girls, but also at a girls of any caste.
How rumours spread by saying that ‘Muslim boys trapped Hindu girls in love and after Marriage they force them to change their religion’.
But the reality is,We have all heard about “love jihad”, a sinister narrative designed by the Hindu Right which argues that Muslim men are on a mission to convert Hindu girls by various means. The allegation is that Muslim men pose as Hindus initially and once they get married to Hindu girls, they pressurize them to convert to Islam.
This story of using love as a tool of conversion was initially told by some churches in Kerala but it gained considerable traction in North India. Various state governments enacted stricter laws to “safeguard” Hindu women from falling into the trap of Muslim men. All such advertised cases though turned out to be completely false. Hindu women came on camera to state that they had married and converted out of their own will; that there was no luring or force involved in the process.
Through the social media, we have been made aware that now there is a “reverse love-jihad” going on in our country. Called the “Bhagwa/Saffron love-trap”, the basic parameters of its definition is a carbon copy of “love-jihad”. It refers to Hindu boys posing as Muslims in order to lure Muslim girls and ultimately convert them to Hinduism.
One such video is that of Sajjad Nomani, the spokesman of the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board and an influential religious scholar. In this video, he makes certain startling claims, but doesn’t care to tell us what is his source of information. Some of the claims that he makes are:
– Eight lakh Muslim women have become apostates after marrying Hindu men
– RSS has created and trained a large team of Hindu men and women for this purpose
– To achieve this end, Hindu men are put into training where they learn to speak refined Urdu and even say Inshallah and Mashallah
– Each “successful” Hindu man is given 2.5 lakhs and is helped in getting a job, etc.
– This is a big conspiracy against Muslims and Islam and billions of dollars are being pumped from abroad and within the country for this purpose.
Muslims brothers do care about their Islamic sisters.
Groups of Muslims boys have already assumed the responsibility of rescuing their “sisters.” This has taken the form of naked vigilantism as being reported from some parts of the country. A video from Madhya Pradesh tells the harrowing tale of a Muslim girl and a Hindu boy who were out together. A group of young Muslim men surround them and question the girl’s ‘purpose’ of hanging out with a non-Muslim boy. The girl, tries to take issue with the mob but is quickly silenced by ferocious male voices. They tell her that she is besmirching the name of Islam. The boy, shaking and shivering, is slapped and abused. In the last couple of weeks such videos of Muslim vigilantism have worryingly surfaced from Aurangabad, Patna and Meerut
So my brothers and sisters be strong and be safe….
the process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this:
Importance of education.
Education is not how well you can read and write but whether you can communicate with and understand the world around you. A good education not only teaches you skills but also helps you broaden your horizons, gain better perspective, and teaches you to think for yourself. People today are quite aware and comfortable speaking about social injustices and other pressing issues. This can be attributed to the increased access to education around the world, which in turn has made society more accepting and open-minded. Therefore, education is an element of human evolution. The importance of education is also pronounced in areas of creativity and innovation. Education encourages thinking outside the box and experimenting with new
The following points followed:-
1. Realizing your true potential A good education helps you recognize yourself and your strengths. As you learn about the world and yourself, you come across things that interest you. You find things you are good at and figure out how you can contribute and help the world grow.
Education gives you opportunities to explore yourself, and your surroundings and empowers you to understand the ways of the world. It gives you the freedom to live a life of your choice.
2. Sharpening critical skills Education helps you develop critical skills like decision-making, mental agility, problem-solving, and logical thinking. People face problems in their professional as well as personal lives. In such situations, their ability to make rational and informed decisions comes from how educated and self-aware they are.
Education also breeds creativity and innovation. When you take time to understand how the world works presently, only then can you come up with solutions and alternatives for existing problems.
3.Financial stability Yet another benefit of having a strong educational background is financial stability. Students who graduate from esteemed colleges have a higher chance of landing well-paying jobs. The more knowledge you gain, the more skilled you become, and hence more opportunities open for you. If you are good at something and know your way around it, rest assured you will be compensated well.
4. Supporting a developed society Education is imperative when it comes to building a modern society. When people learn about things like culture, history, and science, they can view problems from a much-informed perspective. Education teaches values and helps in the development of society as a whole. It gives people a chance to mold themselves into more responsible members of society.
Educated individuals are also more likely to get well-paying jobs and engage in effective trade and commerce practices. These, in turn, contribute to driving more capital to the economy. Hence, education drives growth in countries and supports a developing society.
5. Equal opportunities Education helps us create equal opportunities. People from different genders, religions, castes, races, and cultures have multiple possibilities laid out in front of them because of education. They in turn strive to create more opportunities for others, even if only within their community. Education has made filling an irrational rift possible by making merit the only criterion for judgment.
Education makes people more tolerant of others. It makes them more open-minded, so they can accept different views and opinions. This further opens the gates for equal opportunities and a better standard of living for everyone.
Thoughts on Education….
“Education is one thing no one can take away from you.” —Elin Nordegren
“Education is the key that unlocks the golden door to freedom.” —George Washington Carver
It has come to notice that 53% of institutions under a minority scholarship programme across several states are fake, leading to a Rs 144.83-crore scam over 5 years. Union Minister Smriti Irani has ordered a CBI inquiry into the issue.
In the biggest minority scholarship scam in India, about 53 per cent of institutions active under the minority scholarship programme have been found to be ‘fake’. An internal enquiry conducted by the Ministry of Minority Affairs revealed deep-rooted corruption in as many as 830 such institutions, leading to a scam of Rs 144.83 crore in the past 5 years. Union Minister Smriti Irani has escalated the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for further investigation.
India Today has learnt that the Ministry of Minority Affairs had officially lodged its complaint in the matter on July 10. The investigation involved enquiries in 100 districts across 34 states. Out of the 1572 institutions scrutinised, 830 were found to be involved in fraudulent activities. The statistics come from 21 out of the 34 states, while investigations into the institutions in remaining states are still underway.
Some the major findings of the investigation, as per The Express, are:
1.All 62 minority institutions in Chhattisgarh were found non-operational, followed by 99 out of 128 in Rajasthan.
2.In Assam, 68 per cent institutions were found to be fake or non-operational. The percentage was 64 in Karnataka, 60 in Uttarakhand, 44 in Uttar Pradesh, 40 in Madhya Pradesh, and 39 in West Bengal.
3.There were 1.3 lakh applications for hostels in institutions that did not have hostels.
4.In Rajasthan, applications for scholarships for students of classes 1-7 were filed when the school actually had only classes 9-10.
5.In Bihar’s Sitamarhi, 95 per cent applicants were found to be fake. Details of fake applicants were taken from a coaching centre and applications were filed from an internet cafe.
Arnaz Banu, topper in Class X with a score of 87%, naturally was too excited expecting to be called on stage at a function organised by her school to honour meritorious Class X and Class XII students on Independence Day. That was not to be.
The incident, too intentional to be ignored, has sparked a wave of discontent among activists and citizens on various social media platforms. In a tweet, writer and a rights activist Salil Tripathi said: “This is the state of Modified India
Tripathi’s tweet further said: “A Muslim girl topped her class, but at the prize ceremony, she wasn’t named; only the winners of prizes from #2 were named. She cried; teachers told her parents she’d get a prize ‘later.’ She didn’t want the prize; she wanted recognition, which the Gujarati school denied.”
Arnaz Banu is reported to have returned home in tears. Her father, Sanwar Khan, a resident of Lunava village, expressed his distress over the incident: “She told us that the award which should have been hers was bestowed upon a student who secured the second position. I engaged with school authorities and teachers seeking an explanation, but their responses were vague at best. While they assured us that the reward will be given on January 26th, my question remains – why was it not granted on August 15th?
THIS IS WHAT INDIAN PEOPLE SAYS THERE IS NO UNEQUALITY AMOUNG THE DIFFERENT RELIGIONS?? BUT HERE WE SEE A HUGE PARTIALITY….
What constitution speaks about equality of every religion?
Article 25 of the Indian Constitution provides religious freedom to all citizens. It states that, subject to public order, morality, health, and other conditions, all individuals in India have the equal right to freedom of religion and the freedom to profess, practice, and spread religion.
Regarding this, no citizen can be take steps against the constitution. In my opinion, might be some citizens of India had totally forgotten what was the actual thing in past (before independence). The India and the people living in India have gone through a lot. And also we know how that how all the people together (including hindu, Muslim, Christian etc) fought against our opponents.
So I humbly request you to, Respect Babasaheb, Respect constitution And all the religion of the India. So that the other foreign countries couldn’t take advantage of us again and make us slave again.
Modernization is the process of updating something or making it work in a contemporary setting. The modernization of an office might include new computers, high-speed internet, and a fancy espresso machine.
Advantages of Modernization:
1.Economic Growth: Modernization often leads to increased economic growth and development. By embracing technological advancements and implementing efficient systems, productivity and innovation are enhanced, leading to higher levels of economic output and improved standards of living.
2.Improved Infrastructure: Modernization typically involves the development of infrastructure, such as transportation networks, communication systems, and energy facilities. Upgraded infrastructure facilitates trade, connectivity, and the efficient movement of goods, services, and people.
3.Technological Advancements: Modernization promotes the adoption of new technologies, which can significantly enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality of life. Technological advancements in various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing, can lead to improved services, increased production, and better living conditions.
4.Education and Knowledge: Modernization often prioritizes education, leading to increased access to quality education and knowledge. Improved education systems enable individuals to acquire new skills, expand their knowledge, and contribute effectively to the development of society. Education also plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and critical thinking.
Disadvantages of Modernization
1. Clashes of Tradition: Technological revolution may have brought drastic changes in the way of living, but people with fewer resources mainly rely on traditional systems of survival and growth. Traditionalists tend to maintain a status quo that often conflicts with new generation ideas leading to social conflicts.
2.Globalization hampers Domestic Business: The domestic business shrinks as more companies globalize their business targeting a wider scope of the market. It goes along with the developing nations and rids their chances of development due to a lack of ample technology or resources. That said, modern methods accessible only for developed states may blindside developing states in terms of development.
3.Environmental Crisis: Modernscapes may have beautified society and eased humans’ living standards, but evolving technology still poses a threat to the environment. Natural and Non-renewable sources of energy are still widely used which not only disturbs the ecosystem but also puts natural sources at the brink of extinction.
Rampant use of natural resources at an industrial scale is one of the major drawbacks of modernization
4.Emission and Pollution: States adopting modern methods of livelihood have cut emissions of pollutants into the environment. But the society that is underway development is still reliant on conventional sources of fuel and resources. Leading nations don’t promise a sustainable solution to such countries despite being aware of the future environmental crisis
How does modernization contribute to development? Modernization is an integral element for industrial development which further concretes economic progress. Following modern methods in the industrial sector help the developing nations to collaborate with developed nations playing a vital role.
Independence Day, in India, national holiday celebrated annually on August 15. Independence Day marks the end of British rule in 1947, brought about by the Indian Independence Act of July 18 that year, and the establishment of a free and independent Indian nation. It also marks the anniversary of the partition of the subcontinent into two countries, India and Pakistan, which occurred at midnight on August 14–15, 1947. (In Pakistan, Independence Day is celebrated on August 14.)
Significance of Independence Day
Independence Day on August 15 holds immense significance for India. It marks the day in 1947 when our country gained freedom from British colonial rule. Here’s why it’s so important:
1)Historical Milestone: August 15, 1947, is a historic milestone in India’s history. It ended nearly two centuries of British rule, granting the nation the right to self-govern and determine its destiny. 2)Sacrifices of Freedom Fighters: Independence Day honors the sacrifices made by countless freedom fighters who struggled, protested, and sometimes even gave their lives for India’s freedom. Their dedication and resilience are remembered and celebrated on this day. 3)National Unity: Independence Day brings people from diverse backgrounds together as one nation. It reinforces the idea of unity in diversity, highlighting that India is a land of many cultures, languages, and religions, all united under the Indian flag. 4)Democratic Values: It underscores the core democratic values that India upholds. The country adopted a democratic system of governance, with its Constitution guaranteeing fundamental rights and equality for all citizens. 5)Progress and Aspirations: Independence Day is an occasion to reflect on India’s progress since 1947, celebrating its achievements in various fields, including science, technology, arts, and sports. It’s also a time to look forward to a better, more prosperous future. 6)Renewal of Commitment: The day is a reminder of the responsibilities that come with freedom. It encourages citizens to contribute to the development of the country and to protect the democratic ideals that India stands for.
How India achieved freedom?
1. Growing Indian nationalism
India had always been made up of a collection of princely states, many of which were rivals. At first, the British exploited this, using long-standing rivalries as part of their plan to divide and rule. However, as they grew more powerful and more exploitative, former rival states began to unite against British rule together.
The 1857 Rebellion led to the removal of the East India Company and the establishment of the Raj. Nationalism continued to bubble under the surface: assassination plots, bombings and attempts to incite rebellion and violence were not uncommon.
In 1905, the then Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon, announced that Bengal would be partitioned from the rest of India. This was met with outrage across India and united nationalists in their front against the British. The ‘divide and rule’ nature of the policy and the utter disregard for public opinion on the matter radicalized many, particularly in Bengal. Just 6 years later, in the face of potential uprisings and ongoing protests, the authorities decided to reverse their decision.
Following the huge Indian contribution to the British effort during the First World War, nationalist leaders began to agitate for independence again, arguing their contributions had proved that India was quite capable of self-governance. The British responded by passing the 1919 Government of India Act which allowed created a diarchy: shared power between British and Indian administrators.
2. The INC and Home Rule
The Indian National Congress (INC) was founded in 1885 with the aim of having a greater share in government for educated Indians, and to create a platform for civic and political dialogue between the British and Indians. The party quickly developed divisions, but it remained largely unified in the first 20 years of its existence in its desire for increased political autonomy within the Raj.
It was only after the turn of the century that Congress began to support the growing home rule, and later independence movements in India. Led by Mahatma Gandhi, the party gained votes through its attempts to eradicate religious and ethnic divisions, caste differences and poverty. By the 1930s, it was a powerful force within India and continued to agiitate for Home Rule.
In 1937, the first election was held in India and the INC gained the majority of votes. Many hoped that this would be the start of meaningful change and Congress’ clear popularity would help force the British to give India more independence. However, the outset of war in 1939 stopped progress in its tracks.
3. Gandhi and Quit India Movement
Mahatma Gandhi was a British educated Indian lawyer who led an anti-colonial nationalist movement in India. Gandhi advocated for non-violent resistance to imperial rule, and rose to become President of the Indian National Congress.
Gandhi was deeply opposed to Indian soldiers signing up to fight for the British in the Second World War, believing that it was wrong for them to be asked for ‘freedom’ and against fascism when India itself did not have independence.
In 1942, Gandhi gave his famous ‘Quit India’ speech, in which he called for an orderly British withdrawal from India and once again urged Indians not to comply with British demands or colonial rule. Small scale violence and disruption occurred in the following weeks, but a lack of co-ordination meant the movement struggled to gain momentum in the short term.
Gandhi, along with several other leaders, was imprisoned, and on his release (on grounds of ill health) 2 years later, the political climate had changed somewhat. The British had realised that widespread discontent and Indian nationalism coupled with the sheer size and administrative difficulty meant that India was not feasibly governable in the long run.
4. The second world war
6 years of war helped hasten the British departure from India. The sheer cost and energy expended during the Second World War had exhausted British supplies and highlighted the difficulties with successfully ruling India, a nation of 361 million people with internal tensions and conflicts.
There was also limited interest at home in the preservation of British India and the new Labour government was conscious that ruling India was becoming increasingly difficult as they lacked majority support on the ground and sufficient finance to maintain control indefinitely. In an effort to extricate themselves relatively quickly, the British decided to partition India on religious lines, creating the new state of Pakistan for Muslims, whilst Hindus were expected to stay in India itself.
Partition, as the event became known as, sparked waves of religious violence and refugee crisis as millions of people were displaced. India had its independence, but at aa high price.
Who are freedom fighters?
Freedom fighters were people who sacrificed their lives selflessly for the freedom of their country. Every country has its fair share of freedom fighters. People look up to them in terms of patriotism and love for one’s country. They are considered the epitome of patriotic people.
Freedom fighters made sacrifices which one cannot even imagine of doing for their loved ones, leave alone the country. The amount of pain, hardships, and opposite they have endured cannot be put into words. The generations after them will always be indebted to them for their selfless sacrifices and hard work.
Importance of Freedom Fighters
One cannot emphasize enough on the importance of freedom fighters. After all, they are the ones because of whom we celebrate Independence Day. No matter how small a role they played, they are very much significant today as they were in those times. Moreover, they revolted against the colonizers so as to stand up for the country and its people.
Furthermore, most of the freedom fighters even went to war to safeguard the freedom of their people. It did not matter that they had no training; they did it for the pure intention of making their country free. Most of the freedom fighters sacrificed their lives in the war for independence.
Most importantly, freedom fighters inspired and motivated others to fight injustice. They are the pillars behind the freedom movement. They made people aware of their rights and their power. It is all because of the freedom fighters that we prospered into a free country free from any kind of colonizers or injustice.
Patriotic films to watch this Independence Day
1)Shaheed Shaheed, which was released in 1965, was based on Bhagat Singh’s life. It narrated the story of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh Azad. The film bagged the award for Best Feature Film in Hindi at the 13th National Film Award
2)Gandhi Ben Kingsley’s ‘Gandhi’ traced the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The movie also talked about his journey from South Africa to India and the role he played in getting India freedom Rang De Basanti Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, it features Aamir Khan, Siddharth Narayan, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kapoor, Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni and Alice Patten in the lead roles. The film is about a British documentary filmmaker who is determined to make a film on Indian freedom fighters. She asks a group of five young men to act in her film. While acting in the documentary and due to events that unfold in their life, the film shows the similarities between them and the freedom fighters they were playing.
3)Mangal Pandey Mangal Pandey: The Rising is based on the life and times of Mangal Pandey, a soldier who is known for his role in the Indian Mutiny of 1857.
4)Sardar Udham Singh Indian revolutionary Udham Singh seeks revenge on Michael O’Dwyer, Punjab’s lieutenant governor, by assassinating him after his troops cruelly kill hundreds of people in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
5) Manikarnika Manikarnika, the wife of the king of Jhansi, refuses to bow down when the East India Company tries to annex the kingdom. Her rebellion soon turns into a fiery revolution against the British Raj.
Indian freedom is a hard earned. So brothers and sisters of India should stay happily with each other. There shouldn’t be any rationalism, secularism etc.So that the freedom fighters who sacrifice their life for ours shouldn’t be regretted.
Bangalore: A 19-year-old Muslim girl was working at a call center in Bangalore. Her family lives in Indra Nagar, Belgaum.
She met with an incident and died under a mysterious condition last year in October.
It is seen during medication that the girl had bruises on her head and other parts of her body. Her mother alleged that she was raped and murdered. She has been running from pill to post for justice for her daughter.
Girl hospitalised for treatment of some suspicious injuries, succumbed at a private hospital on Thursday. Her family had suspicions that she was raped and admitted to hospital when her condition worsened.
An unidentified youth had brought the unconscious girl for treatment at District Hospital on Wednesday night. As her condition worsened, her parents had her shifted to a private hospital for treatment where she died on Thursday.
The girl’s parents told the police that their daughter was raped and after her condition worsened, she was brought to the hospital. The victim also had injuries on head and cigarette butt burns on her body.
Her parents told the police that their daughter had called them on October 11 from Bengaluru and informed them that she was coming to Belagavi and had sent a selfie from the bus stand.
In the selfie, her face was swollen, hence they suspect the circumstances of her death.
The youth, who had brought the girl to be admitted in the District Hospital, fled the same night. He later used the girl’s phone SIM card and sent a WhatsApp message to her mother.
In the message, he mentioned that the girl’s cell phone got damaged while alighting from the bus and that it was kept in her small bag. In the hospital, he was told that it would become a medico-legal case and thus he could not meet the parents and left, the mother recounted.
He reportedly told them that he, too, had left and would have to damage his SIM card as well and told her parents not to trouble him.
The youth’s phone was “switched off” and the police were looking for him.
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