{"product_id":"we-the-nation-the-lost-decades","title":"We, the nation: the lost decades by Nani A. Palkhivala (rare books)","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA book for all persons and all seasons indeed. Each topic is illuminated with sensitivity and sunlight-clear exposition. Public memories are irresponsibly short and selective, and this book, spanning as it does the panorama of the last ten tumultuous years, becomes essential reading - the history that must be1 read so that we are not condemned to repeating it. India, the sleeping giant of an economy in the words of Lee Kuan Yew is, at last, slowly stirring from its long night of slumber, drugged as it has been for decades with the opiate of socialism. This amazing subcontinent with its mosaic of colours, cultures, contrasts and maddening contradictions, always has, thanks to vast quantities of its own indigenously manufactured red tape and venal politicians, been held in thrall for so long. It is only now, and that too hesitantly, that India is moving to take its rightful place in the community of nations of the world. What ails India, what its potential is, how magnificent its heritage is, how richly endowed it is by both history and nature, are all highlighted in this book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1795\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"2115\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eNani Ardeshir Palkhivala \u003c\/strong\u003e(1920–2002) was one of India’s most respected jurists, constitutional scholars, and public intellectuals. Born in Bombay (now Mumbai), Palkhivala rose to national prominence as a brilliant lawyer and orator, known especially for his defense of constitutional liberties and the rule of law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2512\" class=\"\"\u003eHe was a key figure in several landmark Supreme Court cases, most notably the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), where he argued against the government’s attempt to amend the Constitution beyond recognition. The resulting judgment led to the establishment of the \"basic structure doctrine\", which holds that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be altered by Parliament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2825\" class=\"\"\u003eIn addition to his legal work, Palkhivala was also an acclaimed author, economist, and public speaker. He co-authored \u003cem data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003eThe Law and Practice of Income Tax\u003c\/em\u003e with Kanga, which became a classic legal text. He was known for his annual budget speeches, which simplified complex economic issues for the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"3130\" class=\"\"\u003ePalkhivala’s legacy is that of a defender of civil liberties, a promoter of economic reform, and a passionate believer in the Indian Constitution and democratic values. \u003cem data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003eWe, the Nation\u003c\/em\u003e is a testament to his deep concern for India's direction and his unwavering commitment to justice and public service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45157698339002,"sku":"2RDJDPEYP-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/We_theNationtheLostDecades.jpg?v=1774502317","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/we-the-nation-the-lost-decades","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}