The Indian National movement started with the formation of the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1885. The first phase, period between 1885-1905, was also known as the Moderate phase. While everybody agrees on the distinction of the first (early) phase, ther eis a bit of amiguity concerning the period after the first phase until independence. […]
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Lala Lajpat Rai
Popularly known as Punjab Kesari (Lion of Punjab), Lala Lajpat Rai (28 January 1865 – 17 November 1928) played a pivotal role in the Indian Independence movement. Right from his childhood, he had the desire to serve his country and took a pledge to free it from foreign rule. In 1880, Lajpat Rai joined Government […]
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose: Role in Indian Independence
Subhas Chandra Bose (also called Netaji) (23 January 1897 – 18 August 1945) was an Indian freedom fighter who played an important role in India’s independence movement, and his defiant style of patriotism appealed to many in India. A participant of the noncooperation movement and a leader of the Indian National Congress, he was part […]
‘Moderates Phase’ (1885 and 1905): First phase of Indian national movement
The period 1885-1905 (1885-1907 in some cases) is considered by many as the first or the early phase of Indian National movement; it is also referred to as the Moderate Phase. In this phase, the Indian National Congress (INC) was led by early political leaders, also called as Early Nationalists. They were educated, open minded, […]
Middle East: History, Politics
Academic Questions on Middle East Q) How do Middle East ethno- religious movements, sectarian and Interfaith conflicts constitute dire ramifications for states erosion of sovereignty, creation or instability, rise of terrorism, and hinder sustainable development affecting Middle East politics and potential stagnation of world economy? (Key topic issues: Traditional concept of state sovereignty, the social […]
Homeschooling in India: Here’s how it works (FAQs)
Homeschooling also known as home education is a form of alternative education, which exists in several countries, and is also gaining popularity in other countries including India. Homeschooling in India is legal! Homeschooling in India does not violate ay section or provision of the RTE. Increasing Interest in Home-Schooling (in India) Lot of parents in […]
Grand Strategy, National Security Strategy and Military Strategy
Q1) What is Grand Strategy, National Security Strategy and Military Strategy? Relate your answer to the Indian context. Answer: Grand Strategy Grand strategy involves thinking about the future goals and create plans on how it can be fulfilled. For a country, it means identifying and assessing national objectives, and then determining which instruments of national […]
AD and BC: Understanding the Dates
BC/BCE and AD/CE timelines explained. Understand how the various conventions are used to denote time in history. In academic work, most of the time you will come across dates (years) that will be written as 2000 AD, 500 BC, and so on. So what is the AD and BC when it comes to years? Let’s […]
Should there be one universal language?
Critically evaluate the question: Should there be one universal language? The thought of having a universal language is very enticing, as it should ideally make communication easier. In the past, some languages gained more popularity than others, mainly due to colonialism; efforts were also made to create new languages to make it easier for countries […]
Pippi goes to the circus (English Literature): Class IV
Pippi Goes to the Circus – Pippi Longstocking Fairy tale by Astrid Lindgren. Find questions and answers, explanations, MCQs, and the story. Questions and Answers Q) Provide the Story Map of “Pippu goes to the Circus” Main Characters Answer: The main characters in the story are Pippi, Tommy, Annika, Ringmaster, Miss Carmencita, Miss Elvira, Mighty […]
Transformation of Sentences (English)
Transformation of Sentences (English): Concept, practice materials, study notes (Class 10 ICSE and CBSE) Transformation of a sentence means to change its form without changing its underlying meaning. Practice She is too proud to live on alms. (Rewrite using’ so’) The jar is filled with sand. (Change passive to active voice) Sara ate the cheese. […]
How to write acknowledgement for school/college project report (sample)
Most school and college projects require you to have an acknowledgment section (applies to ICSE, CBSE, IB and college projects). Here are sample acknowledgments that you can include in your school/college (ICSE, SSC) project report. Acknowledgment Samples (for ICSE, IB, CBSE and College Projects) Sample I take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude and deep […]
Merchant of Venice Play Script (Text)
Here’s the complete Text / Script of Merchant of Venice, which is a famous play by William Shakespeare. Merchant of Venice the play by William Shakespeare (Brief Summary, Cast and characters). Introduction: Full, free online text – Merchant of Venice This section contains the free online text of Merchant of Venice, the famous Shakespearean play […]
Mean, Median, Mode: Differences and when to use them?
Mean, median, and mode are the three kinds of “averages”. While everybody is aware of the Mean, which is also known as the Arithmetic Mean or just the ‘average’ that everybody is aware of, there are a few other type of averages as well. And even if you know what is a Mean, Median and […]
“I know why the Caged bird sings” by Maya Angelou
“I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” is written by American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, widely regarded as the “Black Woman’s Poet Laureate.” The poem uses a metaphor (of birds) to compare the plight of caged birds to that of African Americans fighting for equality during the civil rights movement. While whites […]
Culture of pottery in India
Pottery is an age-old handicraft in India, and its roots can be traced back to the earliest times of civilization. For decades, it has been providing livelihoods to people in both rural and urban areas. Even in the present day, the pottery industry in India provides mass employment. However, while India has witnessed impressive growth […]
Is non-print media a threat to print media?
Print media largely refers to things such as Newspapers, magazines, periodicals. For a long time, this type was the most commonly used medium for disseminating information, news, and for advertising, and its usage is still widespread. Non-Print Media on the other hand includes everything other than print, such as Television. Radio, Digital, Out-of-Home and so […]
IB Math: AI SL
Math AI SL: Projects, concepts, tool kit tasks. Task: Exponential Modelling (Real World Application Project) As we have completed our study of sinusoids, we can use our knowledge to apply it to the real world around us. We should now understand that any variable that is cyclical, harmonic, oscillating, or periodic in nature can be […]
Learn Economics from Mary’s Bar
Mary is the proprietor of a bar in Dublin. She realizes that virtually all of her customers are unemployed alcoholics and, as such, can no longer afford to patronise her bar. To solve this problem, she comes up with a new marketing plan that allows her customers to drink now, but pay later. She keeps […]
Aliens from Alpha Centauri: Notes, Essays
Alpha Centauri is star system that is closest to Earth. It is believed that some life forms may exist in the planets within the Alpha Centauri system. The idea of aliens from Alpha Centauri has been a popular topic in both science fiction as well as speculative science. Alpha Centaurans in science fiction are often […]
