Federalism in India: Political Economy and Reform. Introduction The term federalism is used to describe a system of government in which sovereignty is constitutionally divided between a central governing authority and a state or province governing authority. It is a political concept where people are elected by the citizens so as to form a government with a representative head to control the system of government. The government of India was originated by the Constitution
this way, Soviet interests of the Cold War were put aside to some extent. However, once the geopolitical intentions of the US and China were made clear, the USSR turned towards pursuing their own Cold War interests. The Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship, and Cooperation signed in August 1971, aimed to counter the Chinese influence in the region whilst spreading Soviet ideologies. This signing was a strategic tactic for the Soviets to achieve their Cold War goals. This pro-India tilt represents
‘The Blood Telegram’ is a description of events that led to the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971 and the formation of Bangladesh, viewed from an American perspective. The title is drawn from a dissent telegram that Archer Blood, the American consul general to Dhaka, (East Pakistan at that time), had sent to Washington. The strongly worded telegram expressed dissent by the consul general and his staff at the Dhaka consulate, for the US policy that was indifferent to the genocide being perpetrated by West
Born to Bengali parents in July 1967,in London and with her family’s move to Rhode Island, Jhumpa Lahiri began life in the U.S.A. She grew up in the background of traditional Bengali culture. From childhood, she often accompanied her back to India-particularly to Calcutta (now known as Kolkata).. She observes that her parents retain a sense of emotional exile and she herself grew up with conflicting expectations. In her work, Lahiri, is a second-generation immigrant, reflects on the Indian diaspora