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TopicGreat Speeches

Topic: Great Speeches

Gap between religion and science will be fatal to the progress of human society: Zakir Husain

On 10 January 1968, Dr Zakir Husain delivered an address at the inauguration of the International Inter-Religious Symposium on Peace in New Delhi, outlining the role of religion in establishing world peace.

Evil of dowry will continue unless women are economically independent: Kanak Mukherjee

In August 1986, Kanak Mukherjee delivered a speech during a debate on amendments to the Dowry Prohibition Act in the Rajya Sabha.

Let not the praise showered on Kerala divert attention from the economic crisis: EMS Namboodiripad

In August 1994, EMS Namboodiripad addressed the First International Congress on Kerala Studies in Thiruvananthapuram, underlining the challenges facing Kerala and calling for a consensus on measures to overcome them.

Bengal was the undisputed industry leader in India. Why did it lose its way? asked Vajpayee

On 16 July 2003, PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee addressed the Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry on its 150th anniversary in Kolkata, underlining West Bengal’s industrial decline while urging the state govt to create a business-friendly environment.

The press is either free, or it cannot be called the press at all: Vajpayee

On 27 January 2001, PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee delivered a speech at the inauguration of the International Press Institute Congress in New Delhi, underlining the press' responsibilities while emphasising the need to keep it free.

Only in India are more women in higher position in politics and public life: Indira Gandhi

On 26 June 1966, Indira Gandhi delivered a speech at the Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University in Mumbai, outlining the tasks before Indian women.

Abusing industrialists has become the be-all and end-all of Indian labour leaders’ role: Ambedkar

In September 1943, Dr B R Ambedkar delivered a speech at a trade union workers’ study camp in Delhi, reflecting on parliamentary democracy, trade unionism, and the labouring classes.

It’s the press’ business to annoy govt when govt deserves to be annoyed: Morarji Desai

On 4 November 1977, Prime Minister Morarji Desai addressed state information ministers in Delhi, underlining the role and importance of a free press in a democracy.

Price rise, worsening economy can be managed, but nation’s moral decline cannot: Jagjivan Ram

On 25 February 1981, Babu Jagjivan Ram delivered a speech in the Lok Sabha, underlining several issues plaguing the country — from communal riots, atrocities against Scheduled Castes to the condition of the working classes.

We must find oil in our country and become self-sufficient: Nehru

On 2 August 1958, Jawaharlal Nehru addressed the officers of the Oil and Natural Gas Commission at Tel Bhavan in Dehradun, advocating for oil exploration in the country to achieve self-sufficiency.

On Camera

Khawaja Asif has shown Pakistan how to reconcile with its past—by accepting Hindu ancestry

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that he and former PM Nawaz Sharif had acknowledged that their ancestors were Hindus. He favours teaching factual history to students.

Govt fixes ATF sale price at Rs 115 litre under new price stabilisation scheme to shield airlines

Carriers joining the fuel stabilisation scheme will buy ATF at predetermined rates backed by a Rs 10,000-crore fund approved by Union Cabinet, says civil aviation ministry.

India plans 9 new conventional submarines instead of 6 as govt ramps up underwater capabilities

EXCLUSIVE | The Centre is focused on ramping up India’s underwater strength on priority amid rapid naval expansion by China and Pakistan.

2026 is like 1973 Indira-era oil shock plus youth anger. Modi has space, but not immunity

An oil shock, monsoon fears, rampant unemployment, and the seeming inevitability of inflation are common to both eras. Indira Gandhi’s self-destructive responses are instructive today.