The first Indian movie to win an Oscar for Best Costume Design was “Gandhi” (1982). This film was a biographical portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi, directed by Richard Attenborough. The costume design was recognized for its authentic and meticulous attention to detail, accurately representing the time period and cultural attire of India during Gandhi's life.

The timeless Indian novel “Devdas” was written by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, a prominent Bengali author known for his poignant storytelling and exploration of human emotions and social issues.

Article 12 of the Indian Constitution defines the term "State" for the purposes of Part III of the Constitution, which deals with Fundamental Rights. According to Article 12, the "State" includes the Government and Parliament of India, the Government and Legislature of each state, and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.

According to Article 75(5) of the Indian Constitution, a person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed as a minister, but they must be elected to either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha within six months from the date of their appointment. If they fail to become a member within this time frame, they can no longer continue as a minister.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) plays an advisory role to the Governor of a state on matters related to the disqualification of members of the state legislature. This advisory role is outlined under Article 192 of the Indian Constitution.