National Integration: A myth or reality The integrity of any nation invariably depends on the integrity of its citizens. After all‚ it is the individuals who constitute society or a nation. Society or nation minus individuals is nothing. The individual is a reality; whereas the society is a myth. The society exists because of individuals. Therefore‚ the integration of a nation is only a mere manifestation of the integrity of the individual. The more one is integrated and undivided‚ the more the
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Students Federation of India (SFI) is one of the major student organisations in India. Founded in 1970‚ it is the students’ wing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). As of 2012‚ it claims a membership strength of nearly 40 lakhs school and university students.[1] SFI is currently led at the All India level by Ritabrata Banrjee‚ General Secretary and V.Sivadassan‚ President. Being the students wing of the ‚ the Students’ Federation of India‚ abbreviated SFI‚ carries forward the heritage of
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many centuries. I wonder what satisfaction these religious fanatics derive by killing so many innocent persons in such a ruthless manner. Unfortunately‚ this otherwise peaceful existence has been marred by incidents of violence occasionally. Communalism at its ugliest was witnessed during the Partition when people from all religions were vying for each other’s blood. More than sixty years later the scars are still there. The anti-Sikh riots after the assassination of Indira Gandhi and the Hindu-Muslim
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Secularism Secularism refers to the belief that religion has no place in the day to day activities of governing bodies Secular spirit or tendency‚ especially a system of political or social philosophy that rejects all forms of religious faith and worship The view that public education and other matters of civil policy should be conducted without the introduction of a religious element What is secularism? Secularism as a modern political and constitutional principle involves two basic propositions
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throw themselves into the struggle and court imprisonment. The charkha became so important that it eventually became a part of the flag of the Indian National Congress. Gandhiji devoted himself to the cause of Hindu-Muslim unity .He regarded communalism as anti-national and inhuman. Under his leadership the unity of the nationalist movement was secured and the people worked hard for independence.
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Marx and Mill’s Perspectives on Historical Development They say that history is told from the perspective of the conqueror‚ but for two renowned philosophers‚ history in general was formed because of certain factors. These philosophers are Karl Marx and John Stuart Mill. Karl Marx was a German Philosopher who became famous and controversial for his works on capitalism‚ communism and dialectical historical materialism. A few of his famous writings were the Das Capital and the Communist Manifesto
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Obstacles and Challenges Towards National Integration 2. The Approach and Policy to Overcome the Obstacles and Challenges 4.0 Terminologies 4.1 Prejudice Attitude towards others based on evidences which is not concrete and might be wrong 4.2 Communalism An attitude of favouring one’s own ethnic group 4.3 Ethnocentrism A perception that one’s own culture is superior to that of others 5.0 Topics 5.1 The Concept of Unity and
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1. INTRODUCTION For many years religion has been a dominant force in all human societies‚ embracing all aspects of human life. The world was sought to be understood and explained in terms of religion. It was with the path breaking discovers in the world of physical sciences and as well as the social movements like the reformation and the renaissance that broke away the domination of religion in the middle Ages. Thus there was a gradual process by which the church and state began to be separated
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materializes. May the star never set and that hope never be betrayed! We are citizens of a great country. All of us‚ to whatever religion we may belong‚ are equally the children of India with equal rights‚ privileges and obligations. We cannot encourage communalism or narrow-mindedness. To the nations and peoples of the world we send greetings and pledge ourselves to cooperate with them in furthering peace‚ freedom
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spirituality is a major aspect in the dedication that true Rastafarians have to their dreads. "Rastafarians hold a tremendous amount of pride in their natural hair and see it as a symbol of their fight against Babylon‚ nonviolence‚ nonconformity‚ communalism and solidarity."(Naba) True Rastafarians also follow a strict diet and a very nonconforming fashion sense. Contrary to the initial strict ways of the old generation Rastafarian lifestyle‚ modern day Rastafarians are breaking barriers by smoking
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