India Unfolded

  Celebrating 150 Years of Tribal Hero: Birsa Munda   Imagine a young boy in his early twenties, standing fearlessly against the oppressive British rule — not with wealth, power, or formal education, but with sheer courage and an unshakable resolve to protect his people. This young hero was none other than Birsa Munda. Most of us recognize his name, but how many truly understand the depth of his struggle and the legacy he left behind? Today, we celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, also revered as Dharti Aba — the Father of the Earth. November 15 is observed as Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas to honor this iconic tribal freedom fighter. Born in Ulihatu village in present-day Jharkhand on November 15, 1875, Birsa Munda’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle was so monumental that tribal communities across the country worship him as Bhagwan Birsa. States such as Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal even declare a holiday on this day to acknowled...

Vande Mataram: 150 Years and Beyond Once sung in our morning school assemblies, India’s national song Vande Mataram ( which translates to Mother, I Bow to Thee ) has now completed 150 years — a milestone that invites us to reflect on its journey, its legacy, and its timeless emotional power. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (1838–1894), 'Vande Mataram' was first published in the literary journal Bangadarshan on 7 November 1875. Let’s take a moment to cherish this eternal song- one that once fueled India’s freedom cry and continues to echo in the soul of our nation. On November 07, 2025, Prime Minister of India inaugurated the year-long commemoration of the national song’s 150 th anniversary and released a commemorative stamp and coin to mark the occasion.                                   Image Source: https://colnect.com/en/stamps/stamp/512587-Centenary_Vande_Mataram_Patriotic_Song-India ...

  Bihar’s Story: from Magadh to Modern Struggles Bihar, a state rich in its culture, language and food,  is located in the eastern part of India surrounded by Nepal in the north, West Bengal in the east, Uttar Pradesh in the west and Jharkhand in the south. The elections are schedu led to be held in Bihar on November 6 and 11 this year, but will they bring any real change to the state’s story of stagnation? Governments have come and gone, promises have been made and forgotten, yet Bihar’s growth remains painfully slow. Despite being home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations and the cradle of ancient learning at Nalanda and Vikramshila, today the state struggles with poverty, unemployment, and migration. The question that looms large is — why does Bihar, despite its rich history and abundant human potential, continue to lag behind? Here in this article, we will explore the challenges that have led to underdevelopment in Bihar and the road ahead.   History Bih...

Combating Air Pollution in Delhi Across North India, air quality is poor throughout the year, but it reaches extreme levels in the post monsoon and winter season, transforming Delhi into a gas chamber with smog choking its skyline and citizens gasping for breath. Delhi consistently ranks as the most polluted capital city in the world, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) frequently crossing hazardous levels. The crisis has grown so severe that the city often records pollution levels nearly ten times higher than the World Health Organization’s prescribed limits. Recently, the government of Delhi has come up with cloud seeding as a temporary solution to combat this crisis. Factors leading to persistent air quality crisis in Delhi Delhi’s air pollution is not a result of single source but a complex interplay of agricultural, industrial, vehicular, and climatic factors. The major factors are:- Air Pollutants 1. Stubble Burning : Every year, after the paddy harvest, farmers in Punjab, Hary...