Impressions of India’s Forgotten Frontier, Nagaland

Impressions of India’s Forgotten Frontier, Nagaland

Nagaland, one among the seven sisters and one brother of India’s North East, was a place I had the privilege of visiting recently. Immersion was the aim of this visit, as I, along with my peers delved into the culture, tradition and communal harmony of the state. At every stage my perceptions were proven wrong, [...]

The Oslo Accords

The Oslo Accords

General introduction about the Oslo Accords:  The Oslo Accords marked a significant milestone in the endeavour for peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict. The accords consisted of two agreements ratified by the Israeli administration and the PLO, whose primary objective was to ensure the establishment of a Palestinian State. The first accord was signed in Washington [...]

The Balfour Declaration – “The Pandora’s Box” of the Middle East (Part 1 of the Israel-Palestine conflict)

The Balfour Declaration – “The Pandora’s Box” of the Middle East (Part 1 of the Israel-Palestine conflict)

The Israel-Palestine conflict has been an ongoing conflict for several decades. To fully understand the conflict, however, its significance from pre-biblical times must be considered.  A majority of the knowledge about ancient Israel is sourced from the Bible. The founder of the region of Israel was Abraham, a Biblical figure who is considered the “Father [...]

The Sepoy Mutiny and how it changed the British Administrative strategy during the Raj

A painting of the Sepoy Mutiny “The Sepoy Mutiny also known as the Mutiny of 1857 was a widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India. It began in Meerut among Indian troops in the service of the British East India Company”. While this mutiny is known as India’s First War of Independence and [...]