An Indian suffragist, Mithan Tata Lam was a successful lawyer and humanitarian worker. She was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1962.

Nani A Palkhivala authored a booklet on the Union Budget 1992-93, wherein he critically examines India’s first Budget post the 1991 liberalisation.

Abala Bose made remarkable contributions as an educationist, suffragist and philanthropist in early 20th-century Bengal.

Janaki Ammal was India’s first woman botanist. Awarded Padma Shri for her contributions in 1977, Dr Ammal showed unmatched scientific rigour.

A 1967 landmark judgement declared that it was not within the powers of the Parliament to abridge Fundamental Rights granted in Part III of the Constitution.

Murarji J. Vaidya’s analysis of economic advancement under the Second Five-year Plan and what it meant for free enterprise.

Socialism Reconsidered questioned four assumptions of Marxist socialism, and reflects Masani’s own intellectual journey

On Rabindra Jayanti, we revisit Streer Potro or A Wife’s Letter – an epistolary tale that talks about the individuality of a woman.

Begum Rokeya was a torchbearer of Bengali Muslim women’s awakening. In Sultana’s Dream, she creates a utopian feminist land where women are freed from seclusion and oppression.

In a 1977 paper, titled Economic Growth with Social Justice, B.R. Shenoy discussed the relationship between economic freedoms, consumer sovereignty and social justice.

In this #IndianLiberals video, Mr. Anil Ghanwat ( President, Shetkari Sanghathana) explains the historical roots of Shetkari Sanghathana and its efforts in mobilising farmers across the country for the cause of economic freedom.

In this #IndianLiberals video, Mr. Anil Ghanwat ( President, Shetkari Sanghathana) explains the historical roots of Shetkari Sanghathana and its efforts in mobilising farmers across the country for the cause of economic freedom.

In this #IndianLiberals video, Mr. Anil Ghanwat ( President, Shetkari Sanghathana) explains the discrepancies in the public distribution system which hurts both the farmers and the intended beneficiaries.

In this #IndianLiberals video, Mr. Anil Ghanwat ( President, Shetkari Sanghathana) discusses the Government’s role in agriculture.

In this #IndianLiberals video, Mr. Anil Ghanwat ( President, Shetkari Sanghathana) recalls the life, mission, and the leadership of Sharad Joshi, the farmer leader who spearheaded the movement of farmers freedom in Independent India.

In this #IndianLiberals monologue, Dr. Jaya Prakash Narayana ( Founder, Lok Satta Movement) explains the statism and muddled notions of State prevalent within Indian psyche as well as the challenge it posed towards the rise of the Lok Satta movement.

In this #IndianLiberals monologue, Dr. Jaya Prakash Narayana ( Founder, Lok Satta Movement) talks about the politics of individuation as an antidote to the challenge of polarisation.

In this #IndianLiberals monologue, Dr. Jaya Prakash Narayana ( Founder, Lok Satta Movement) discusses the liberalism's larger philosophy i.e. the relationship between Citizen and State

In this #IndianLiberals monologue, Dr. Jaya Prakash Narayana ( Founder, Lok Satta Movement) emphasises the political framework in India and further outlines the path for fundamental reform through a liberal political alternative.

In this #IndianLiberals monologue, Dr. Jaya Prakash Narayana ( Founder, Lok Satta Movement) recalls his early years, the emergency era, and his tryst with India's Civil Services.

In this #IndianLiberals video, Dr. Parth J. Shah ( President, Centre for Civil Society) emphasises on the need to form viable alliances to safeguard both personal and economic liberty in the post-pandemic world.

In this #IndianLiberals video, Dr. Parth J. Shah ( President, Centre for Civil Society) brings to the fore the important and often unexplored role of civil society in alleviating suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this #IndianLiberals monologue, Dr. Parth J. Shah ( President, Centre for Civil Society) draws from his own personal experience how a liberalising economy helped in not just giving choice and competition to Indian consumers but also a sense of dignity.

In this #IndianLiberals monologue, Dr Parth J. Shah ( President, Centre for Civil Society) talks about liberal narratives within Indian history and the way liberal values were reflected in many works of Indian thinkers.

In this #IndianLiberals monologue, Dr Parth J. Shah ( President, Centre for Civil Society) takes us on a journey in time and talks about Centre for Civil Society's two decades of work in advancing liberalism in India.

In this #IndianLiberals monologue, Dr. Parth J. Shah ( President, Centre for Civil Society) decodes and explains populism and the challenges it poses to the liberal order. To watch more videos of this series, visit www.indianliberals.in

The Indian State has has a far greater control on labor than in many other emerging economies. Should labor be de-regulated? What are the impediments towards having a de-regulated labor market?

We are two years away from celebrating out 75th anniversary of independence. Gurcharan Das (Indian author and public intellectual) talks to Indian Liberals to discuss his vision for a prosperous India and the strategy to make it possible.

In this #IndianLiberals video, Ambrish Mehta and Trupti Mehta ( Activists, ARCH-Vahini) discuss the common myth about development and tribals. They highlight the importance of better standards of living for the tribal communities.

In this #IndianLiberals video, Ambrish Mehta and Trupti Mehta ( Activists, ARCH-Vahini) highlight the key challenges and upheavals involved in their struggle for the enactment of the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

Sunil Bhandare, Advisor, Tata Strategic Management Group talking about private enterprise in post-reform era, their skepticism and how they overcame it.

Sunil Bhandare, Advisor, Tata Strategic Management Group talks about his interactions and experiences with Indian liberal organisations like Forum of Free Enterprise, Indian Liberal Group and the Project for Economic Education.

Sunil Bhandare, Advisor, Tata Strategic Management Group speaks about getting disillusioned with socialism and his journey to become a liberal.

Sunil Bhandare, Advisor, Tata Strategic Management Group discussing ways through which what he calls "constituency of reforms" could be enlarged.

S. Divakara, the Director-General of The Forum of Free Enterprise talks about the organisation he has worked most of his life at.

S. Divakara, Director-General of the Forum of Free Enterprise speaking about Nani Palkhivala's famous Union Budget commentaries. These commentaries used to be annually organised by the Forum in Bombay soon after Finance Minister's annual budget speeches.

In this #IndianLiberals monologue, Nimish Adhia discusses the crucial role of ideology in India's liberalisation. He talks about the ideological component and emphasises it as an important factor leading to the opening up of the Indian economy.

Minoo Shroff of the A D Shroff Memorial Trust talks about Nehru, welfare, entitlements and India's promise

Minoo Shroff talks about his uncle A D Shroff.

Minoo Shroff talks about A D Shroff Memorial Trust and the Forum of Free Enterprise.

Minoo Masani talks about his disenchantment with Soviet model characterized by tight centralization, political repression and state control.

Zareer Masani, author, historian and son of late politician, Minoo Masani talks about the reasons which pushed his father for establishing the Swatantra Party - Nehru's adoption of socialism, nationalization of key industries, and a strict licencing system.

Why is tax-compliance so low in our country and is our State penalizing honest tax payers

Jagdish Bhagwati discusses Friedman’s disenchantment with the Planning Commission and the centralized economic planning approach adopted by India.

In this #IndianLiberals video. Ambrish Mehta and Trupti Mehta ( Activists, ARCH-Vahini) explain the historical, political and social reasons which led to the plight of forest-dwellers from being owners to encroachers on their own land.

In this #IndianLiberals video, Ambrish Mehta and Trupti Mehta ( Activists, ARCH-Vahini) talk about the key features of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 and the hurdles towards the implementation of the Act on ground. They draw lessons from their own experience in fighting for the rights of forest dwelling communities.

In this #IndianLiberals video, Ambrish Mehta and Trupti Mehta ( Activists, ARCH-Vahini) talk about the key features of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 and the hurdles towards the implementation of the Act on ground. They draw lessons from their own experience in fighting for the rights of forest dwelling communities.

In this #IndianLiberals video, Ambrish Mehta and Trupti Mehta ( Activists, ARCH-Vahini) dispel the misconception surrounding a conflict of interest between tribals and the natural environment. They also discuss the role of incentives in the form of ownership of resources in furthering environmental conservation.

In this #IndianLiberals monologue, Nimish Adhia answers the crucial question surrounding India's liberalisation and highlights the interplay between Bollywood, Indian society and the economy.

Why was BR Shenoy, one among few Indian economists who spoke out against the socialist planning approach considered a prophet without honour in his own country? Is he forgotten for the wrong reasons?

In this #IndianLiberals monologue, Nimish Adhia talks about the cultural changes within Indian society which affected Bollywood's portrayal of heroes and the overall plot of the movies. He talks about the transition happening between the 1950s and 1980s.