In Partition’s shadow, Constituent Assembly adopted secular charter

Jawaharlal Nehru told the audience that an elected Constituent Assembly would draft a Constitution for free India. Nehru's announcement took a young student leader by surprise, Inder Kumar Gujral. Nehru's proposal wasn't exactly a new one. Under the Mission Plan, a majority of the Constituent Assembly's members would be elected by the legislatures of British Indian provinces. Elections under the Mission Plan took place in July 1946. The Assembly's composition was broad and diverse. Others like Minoo Masani were libertarians.

Have we missed the dandy in SRK?

Shah Rukh Khan made his Met Gala debut in a black Sabyasachi ensemble, featuring a floor-length coat, silk shirt, and gold-diamond tiger head cane. He represented Indian cinema with elegance, embodying the event's "Black Dandy" theme through sophisticated, understated styling.

What we know about caste inequality in India | Number Theory

A new caste census in India aims to reveal population demographics and potentially capture economic inequality. Existing surveys already indicate significant disparities in employment and household conditions across different caste groups.

Problematics | Play the magician

A magician performs a card trick where you select four random cards, deal additional cards based on their values, and then reveal a predetermined card matching the sum of the face-up cards' values, showcasing a mathematical prediction technique.

What can a caste census tell us? | Number Theory

India's first caste census since 1931 will be conducted, revealing updated demographic information. While broad caste composition is already known, the census promises to provide fresh insights into the nation's social structure and population dynamics.