The concept of citizenship has evolved significantly, originating in the city-states of ancient Greece and the republics or ganas of ancient India to become the cornerstone of modern nation-states in the 20th century.
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Tikender Panwar A decade ago, during a conversation with Park Won-soon, the Metropolitan Mayor of Seoul, we shared a light moment at a conference in South Korea. I was then Deputy Mayor of Shimla, and we were discussing urban challenges.…
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Jawaharlal Nehru wrote: “Reservation… will promote inefficiency and mediocracy.” I often wonder if this was a reason for denying B R Ambedkar a dignified space in the corridors of power. Did the Congress think so little of us, the Dalits? Did Ambedkar resign because he felt neglected or because he became the voice of Dalits and women?
The debate in parliament on the Indian constitution did not rise to the occasion. Neither side focused on how it has helped India stay together as one nation...
French economist Thomas Piketty does a major service by focusing public attention on the problem of inequality — of income and wealth.