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1. Crisis of Civilization Speech BY Rabindranath Tagore

Summary
Rabindranath Tagore's "Crisis of Civilization" speech was delivered in

1941 during the Second World War. In his speech, Tagore reflects on the
current state of the world and the underlying causes of the crisis facing
humanity.
Tagore argues that the root cause of the crisis lies in the industrialization
and materialistic values that have come to dominate modern civilization.
He criticizes the modern civilization for its emphasis on material progress
at the expense of spiritual and cultural development, which has led to a
disconnection from nature and a loss of the sense of the sacred.
Tagore suggests that the crisis can only be overcome by embracing a

new way of thinking and living that values human relationships,
compassion, and a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of
all life. He calls for a renewed focus on education that nurtures the
human spirit and helps individuals develop a sense of empathy and a
capacity for moral reasoning.
In conclusion, Tagore's "Crisis of Civilization" speech is a critique of the

modern civilization and a call to action for individuals to embrace a new
way of thinking and living that is rooted in spirituality, compassion, and a
deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of all life.
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2. B R Ambedkar speech on december 17, 1946.
Dr. B R Ambedkar gave a famous speech on December 17, 1946, in the

Constituent Assembly of India. This speech is known as the "Objectives
Resolution" speech, and it is considered one of his most significant
speeches.
In this speech, Dr. Ambedkar presented the draft of the Objectives

Resolution, which outlined the guiding principles for the new Constitution
of India. He argued that the Constitution must be based on a set of
fundamental values, including democracy, liberty, equality, and social
justice. He emphasized the need to protect the rights and freedoms of all
citizens, regardless of their caste, religion, or gender.
Dr. Ambedkar also discussed the challenges that India faced in the
aftermath of colonial rule, including the need to address social and
economic inequality and to promote national unity and integration. He
argued that the Constitution must provide a framework for achieving these
objectives, and that it must be designed to accommodate the diverse needs
and aspirations of India's many different communities.
Overall, Dr. Ambedkar's speech on the Objectives Resolution was a

powerful statement of the principles and values that would guide India's
constitutional development. It laid the foundation for the Constitution of
India, which was adopted two years later and has remained the cornerstone
of Indian democracy ever since.

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3. Martin Luther King’s Speech summary

Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech is one of the most
iconic and influential speeches in American history. It was delivered on
August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., during the
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
In his speech, King spoke passionately about his vision for racial equality
and justice in America. He began by referencing the Emancipation
Proclamation and the Declaration of Independence, emphasizing that all
people are created equal and should be treated as such. He spoke about
the continuing struggles of African Americans, who had been promised
freedom but had not yet received it.
King then spoke about his dream, in which people of all races would
come together in harmony and equality. He spoke about his hope that
one day, African Americans would no longer face discrimination and
would be judged by the content of their character rather than the colour
of their skin. He also spoke about the need for peaceful protest and
nonviolent resistance in the pursuit of civil rights.
The most famous part of King's speech was the repetition of the phrase
"I have a dream." He envisioned a future in which children of all races
would be able to play together, and in which African Americans would
be able to participate fully in American society. He spoke about his vision
of a world in which people of all races would join hands and sing
together in unity and brotherhood.
King's "I Have a Dream" speech is widely regarded as a landmark

moment in the civil rights movement and has become a symbol of hope
and inspiration for people around the world who are fighting for justice
and equality.

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4. Kiran Bedi’s Visionary leadership Speech (BA and B.com)

SUMMARY
Kiran bedi a great Indian first Women IPS officer. She starts her
speech by introducing her parents. She says her parents were visionary.&
she confirms that she was born in 1950s & She says that 50’s & 60’s were
not belonging to girls, means the girls were not allowed to study, to go out
& be like boys . They were four sisters settled in the four corners of the
world. She throughout her speech affirms that she is a product of
opportunities.
She gives one incidental information about her disciplinary actions
against the anti-law system or influential corrupted system. She says that
she once in the history of Indian police had issued a parking ticket to the
Prime Minister’s car. This was the first time and the last time in the history.
Because of her non-corrupt and disciplinary actions she was transferred to
Indian Prison Service. She was given a silent punishment by the transfer.
This was the imagination of people around her. But she was a different
Dynamic personality, she took the opportunity into her service mind. She
planned some revolutionary actions in the prison which she had been
posted to. She says there were approximately 10000 prisoners among them
400 were women. In the prison the criminals were from all the sections and
strata from the society.
Being the vibrant and dynamic officer she started the developmental
experiments in the jails. She first concentrated on making the criminals
educated, so she started the classes in the campus of jails. Teachers who
were prisoners were given chance to teach some basic information. For this
mission she took the help of the community. She collected some donations
from the people around because there was no grants for this in the Prison
department. Gradually she also induced the prisoners and introduced the
Yoga and meditation practice in the jails. This was a great feat in her life.
She even persuaded and got success in giving training for the police also.
She says police were equally prisoners of their mind. She suggests the
people to watch the film “doing time, doing vipasana”. For this she has
been awarded the Ramon Magsaysay award. She says that she is a product
of opportunities. Like this wherever she goes she gets the opportunity to

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make some change in the system. Kiran Bedi has been wonderful
inspiration to lakhs and crores of young minds in India and across globe.
She was very famous for tough policing equal policing.
5. My Vision for India speech by APJ Abdul Kalam (BA)
Summary
'My Vision for India' is a speech delivered by India’s former President,
Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, in which he describes his three visions for India if
it has to enter the comity of developed nations. He tries to make people
realise their duties and motivate them to build a stronger India.
First vision: He recalls how India has, time and again, been looted by
invaders. India, on the other hand, has never invaded any country
because it respects the freedom of others. Modern India’s First War
of Independence was fought in 1857. Having subsequently achieved
independence, we need to protect this freedom, without which no one
will respect us.
Second vision: India is growing economically and the rate of poverty is

declining. The 10% GDP growth rate is a healthy sign. But Dr. Kalam
observed that Indians have failed to see themselves as a group of self-
reliant people. He, however, wants to see India as a developed and not
just a developing nation.
Third vision: To see India strong, both economically and militarily,

because people tend to respect those who are strong.
Finally, India could become as great a nation as the United States of

America or any European country if its people stop criticising their own
government and other institutions. A change in attitude is
required. Instead of complaining, people should participate in the
process of development by resolving problems on their own.

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1. Crisis of Civilization Speech BY Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore's "Crisis of Civilization" speech was delivered in

Tagore suggests that the crisis can only be overcome by embracing a

In conclusion, Tagore's "Crisis of Civilization" speech is a critique of the

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2. B R Ambedkar speech on december 17, 1946.

Dr. B R Ambedkar gave a famous speech on December 17, 1946, in the

In this speech, Dr. Ambedkar presented the draft of the Objectives

Overall, Dr. Ambedkar's speech on the Objectives Resolution was a

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3. Martin Luther King’s Speech summary

King's "I Have a Dream" speech is widely regarded as a landmark

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4. Kiran Bedi’s Visionary leadership Speech (BA and B.com)

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5. My Vision for India speech by APJ Abdul Kalam (BA)

Second vision: India is growing economically and the rate of poverty is

Third vision: To see India strong, both economically and militarily,

Finally, India could become as great a nation as the United States of

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