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Values of the Indian Freedom Struggle

The Indian National Movement was based on certain values and principles, that have further guided the constitutional development in India. It upheld the values of secularism, socialism, democracy and humanism. Most of these values evolved and emerged as a result of the struggle against the British rule.

Secularism

Indian society is a kaleidoscopic community, with different religious and ethnic communities. It represents a truly plural society. Religious aspects have influenced the life of the people to a great extent. The intermingling of the different religious communities have given a sense of toleration among different communities.

[Part 2] Values derived from National Freedom Struggle

Humanism

The national movement evolved a much broader concept of humanism, that guided the Indian state, post-independence. The National movement was motivated by a humanistic spirit, that guided the people towards a common brotherhood. This human spirit was based on two sources:

February 20, 2016

News for February 20, 2016

Important News from The Hindu:

ISRO upbeat as indigenous cryo engine passes test

[Important for: Science & Technology]
India-U.S. carrier group concludes second meet

[Important for: IP, IR]
‘First sign of action on actionable intelligence’

[Important for: IP, Global terrorism]
U.S. imposes new unilateral sanctions on North Korea

[Important for: IP, IR]
‘Low solar tariffs susceptible to cost risks’

[Important for: Economy]

February 14, 2016

News for February 14, 2016

Important News from The Hindu:

India, a land of great opportunity: Modi

[Important for: IP, IR]
Pope, patriarch hold historic meeting

[Important for: IP, Ethics]
Implement key structural reforms such as GST

[Important for: Economy]
Fiscal management far better this year than earlier: CGA

[Important for: Economy]

February 7, 2016

News for February 7, 2016

Important News from The Hindu:

India has a pivotal maritime role: Pranab

[Important for: Polity, Defence & Security]
Article retracted after ‘overlapping text’ from Wikipedia found

[Important for: Ethics, Plagiarism]
Government imposes minimum import price on 173 steel items

[Important for: Business, Economy]
Rajasthan government gives boost to start-ups

[Important for: Business, Economy, Start-up]
India assures Sri Lanka of support for reconciliation

[Important for: IP, IR]
Don’t politicise TPP, China tells U.S.

[Important for: IP, IR]

February 5, 2016

News for February 5, 2016

Important News from The Hindu:

Accept Lodha report, fall in line: SC to BCCI

[Important for: Polity, Sports]
100 acres handed over in Mysuru village for Film City project

[Important for: Infrastructure]
Jupiter doesn t shield Earth from comet impacts: Study

[Important for: Science & Technology, Cosmology]
‘Greenland ice sheet releasing large amount of phosphorus’

[Important for: Environment, Global Warming]
62,000 lanterns light up Beijing for Spring Festival

[Important for: Chinese New year]
‘Report on insolvency and bankruptcy code expected by the first week of March’

[Important for: Business, Economy]
Compulsory licensing in manufacturing may slow investments: EU

[Important for: Business, Economy]
‘Policy to scrap old vehicles to be sent to Cabinet by month end’

[Important for: Business, Economy]

February 3, 2016

News for February 3, 2016

Important News from The Hindu:

India readies to take on Zika

[Important for: Health & Medicine]
No Cabinet move to track sex of foetus: Ministry

[Important for: Polity]
India, Brunei discuss South China Sea dispute

[Important for: IP, IR]
Organisers confident Zika will be under control before Rio Olympics

[Important for: IP, IR]
RBI relaxes FDI norms to boost start-ups

[Important for: Business, Economy]
With an eye on budget, Rajan holds interest rates h

[Important for: Business, Economy]

February 2, 2016

Human Attitude: An Introduction

Every individual adheres to different sets of values. These values are manifested in the form of attitude of a person. Attitude consists of the acquired state of mind, consisting of feelings, thoughts and tendency to act towards anything we come across. Based on our mindset, we may attribute a positive or negative character with any particular thing.

Attitude Is Everything Chalk Illustration

It is not necessary that we carry the same attitude forever. We might react to a thing different in different times. Also an individual can also have multiple attitude for any object. Read More…

February 2, 2016