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Dec 30, 20236 min read

The Idea of Justice: Chapter 2, Delhi NCR| Report

Janaki Nair spoke on 'Can History Wars Foster an Idea of Justice' The Idea of Justice Chapter Two took place at Shiv Nadar School,...

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Urvi Shah

Oct 19, 202313 min read

The Idea of Justice - Chapter 3 | Patna

The idea of justice is a fundamental concept that has been debated and discussed by philosophers, legal scholars and ordinary people for...

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Seventh Annual History for Peace Conference: The Idea of Justice | Report

Urvi Shah

Sep 30, 202323 min read

Seventh Annual History for Peace Conference: The Idea of Justice | Report

The annual History for Peace conference—The Idea of Justice—was held at the Tollygunge Club, Calcutta between August 3 and 5, 2023. The...

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Nonviolence and the Future of Democracy - Rajni Bakshi

Urvi Shah

Sep 16, 202318 min read

Nonviolence and the Future of Democracy - Rajni Bakshi

This lecture was delivered as part of the History for Peace conference titled 'The Idea of Democracy' hosted at St Kabir Public School,...

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The Idea of Justice - Chapter 2 | Delhi NCR

Urvi Shah

Aug 21, 202311 min read

The Idea of Justice - Chapter 2 | Delhi NCR

NOW OPEN FOR ALL The idea of justice is a fundamental concept that has been debated and discussed by philosophers, legal scholars and...

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Teaching the Constitution: Caste Bias and Discrimination in Everyday Life - A Lesson Plan

Urvi Shah

Jul 3, 20234 min read

Teaching the Constitution: Caste Bias and Discrimination in Everyday Life - A Lesson Plan

This lesson plan was introduced to 28 teachers from ICSE and CBSE schools based in Kolkata at a History for Peace workshop on June 28,...

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Caste in/and the Indian Constitution: A Workshop Report

Urvi Shah

Jul 3, 20234 min read

Caste in/and the Indian Constitution: A Workshop Report

28 high school teachers from 18 schools in Kolkata participated in the workshop titled 'Caste in/and the Indian Constitution' at The...

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Teaching the Indian Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Resistance and the AFSPA - A Lesson Plan

History for Peace

Jun 26, 20235 min read

Teaching the Indian Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Resistance and the AFSPA - A Lesson Plan

A lesson plan on teaching the constitution, focussing especially on AFSPA and fundamental rights.

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AFSPA and Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution: A workshop report

History for Peace

Jun 26, 20236 min read

AFSPA and Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution: A workshop report

A History for Peace workshop on the Armed Forces Special Power Act and fundamental rights in the Indian constitution

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The Bhima Koregaon 16 and the Idea of Indian Democracy - Arvind Narrain

History for Peace

May 1, 202335 min read

The Bhima Koregaon 16 and the Idea of Indian Democracy - Arvind Narrain

This lecture was delivered as part of the 6th annual History for Peace conference titled 'The Idea of Democracy' which was hosted in...

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Dr B.R. Ambedkar and Democracy - Anurag Bhaskar

History for Peace

Apr 17, 202322 min read

Dr B.R. Ambedkar and Democracy - Anurag Bhaskar

This lecture was delivered as part of the 6th annual History for Peace conference titled 'The Idea of Democracy' which was hosted in...

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The Idea of Democracy - Chapter 3 | Chandigarh

History for Peace

Apr 7, 202316 min read

The Idea of Democracy - Chapter 3 | Chandigarh

Erosion of civil liberties, suppression of political opposition and dissent, weakening of independent media, manipulation of electoral...

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Remembering the Missing Mothers: Women Members of the Constituent Assembly - Achyut Chetan

megha malhotra

Mar 27, 202331 min read

Remembering the Missing Mothers: Women Members of the Constituent Assembly - Achyut Chetan

In January 2018, the Centre for Women’s Development Studies, (CWDS) New Delhi brought out a calendar titled ‘Women at the Midnight...

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The Preamble: A Brief Introduction—A Classroom Resource, Mayukhi Ghosh

History for Peace

Oct 9, 20211 min read

The Preamble: A Brief Introduction—A Classroom Resource, Mayukhi Ghosh

Download the complete module here: This classroom module has been developed by Mayukhi Ghosh for History for Peace in collaboration with...

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The Making of the Indian Constitution: A focus on Process and Methods - Arun Thiruvengadam*

History for Peace

Feb 25, 202154 min read

The Making of the Indian Constitution: A focus on Process and Methods - Arun Thiruvengadam*

Arun K. Thiruvengadam is a Professor of Law at the School of Policy and Governance, Azim Premji University, Bangalore.

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The Constitution and the Judiciary- A.G. Noorani

History for Peace

Feb 12, 202124 min read

The Constitution and the Judiciary- A.G. Noorani

A.G.Noorani is an Indian lawyer, constitutional expert and political commentator.

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We, The Children of India: Gulan and Jayant Kripalani

History for Peace

Nov 10, 20201 min read

We, The Children of India: Gulan and Jayant Kripalani

An excellent way to familiarize your young ones with the Preamble to the Indian Constitution. A reading of Leila Seth's book for children.

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Teaching the Constitution- Krishna Kumar

History for Peace

Nov 3, 202035 min read

Teaching the Constitution- Krishna Kumar

Krishna Kumar is an educationist, former Director of NCERT, bilingual author, columnist and writer for children.

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61 Years of Suspension to Right to Life - Babloo Loitongbam

History for Peace

Nov 1, 202024 min read

61 Years of Suspension to Right to Life - Babloo Loitongbam

Babloo Loitongbam is the executive director of Human Rights Alert, based in the conflict-ridden state of Manipur.

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The Idea of the Indian Constitution: Resources

History for Peace

Oct 27, 20202 min read

The Idea of the Indian Constitution: Resources

he fifth annual History for Peace conference saw a wide range of speakers gathering to address the founding text of this nation from...

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