WebThe Indian subcontinent, the great landmass of South Asia, is the home of one of the world’s oldest and most influential civilizations. In this article, the subcontinent, which for historical purposes is usually called simply “India,” is understood to comprise the areas of not only the present-day Republic of India but also the republics of Pakistan (partitioned from India in … WebIf you were to look at the maps of India published in newspapers on August 15, 1947, it would become immediately obvious that the India we know today did not simply “become” independent on ...

The Battle for India

WebBritain’s justification for colonial rule in India stressed the impossibility of Indian self-government. And the empire did its best to ensure this was the c... WebFounding moments are landmark events that break ties with the ancien régime and lay the foundation for the establishment of a new constitutional order. They are often radically disruptive episodes in the life of a state. screening test for multiple myeloma

Book Review: The Constitution as Pedagogy

Web“Erudite, analytically dazzling, and with a rare understanding of both India's and democracy’s challenges, Madhav Khosla’s India’s Founding Moment gives readers unparalleled access to the ideas behind India’s radical experiment in democratic constitution-making. WebIndia’s Founding Moment, by Madhav Khosla, had this effect on me. I recommend it to anyone with an interest in India, in the challenges that democracies face, in global constitution-making, or in all three. In India’s Founding Moment, Khosla explores the challenges that India faced in 1946–1949 in framing a constitution for a The events and ideas of India’s Founding Moment offer a natural reference point for these nations where democracy and constitutionalism have arrived simultaneously, and they remind us of the promise and challenge of self-rule today. screening test for ocd