1947 Ke Baad Ka Bharat (Hindi Edition)

This factual guide to independent India takes us through the events and personalities that shaped India in the 70 years since 1947. Beginning with Independence Day, it recounts the decades that witnessed the rise of democracy in the subcontinent, the transformation from an economy driven by the idea of self-reliance to one driven by the economic reforms of the 1990s, and the ongoing liberalization, privatization, and globalization that have boosted Indias growth rate. The book also traces the transition from an era of single-party dominance to one of coalition politics. Other events covered in the book include: India became a democratic republic First Asian Games Hindi became the official language Indo-Pakistan and Indo-China wars First heart transplant First nuclear test in Pokhran First hung Parliament Introduction of the Centenary train Hijacking of an aircraft flying on flight RC-814 Establishment of the Bombay Stock Exchange Establishment of an all-women hospital in Hyderabad Arranged chronologically: India since 1947 covers a wide range of topics, from agriculture, archaeology and arts to science and technology, sports and wars, and everything in between. A separate line outline of the main events, including independence and interesting short notes on each page, makes for an engaging read.