Freedom of religion in India is a fundamental right guaranteed by the country’s constitution.[1] India is a secular state by law. Freedom of religion is established in tradition as Hinduism doesn’t recognise labels of distinct religions[2][3] and has no concept of blasphemy.[4][5] Every citizen of India has a right to practice and promote their religion peacefully. However‚ there have been many incidents of religious intolerance which have resulted in riots and pogroms. These incidents have been
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by fear and eventual humiliation as its army was vanquished by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in a bitter and cold battle in the Northeast. Forty years later‚ India has repaired its relationship with the Chinese to some extent‚ but those wounds have not been forgotten. Excuses have been thrown up for the military debacle. India was ill prepared; it believed in non-violence; it trusted the Chinese and in ’Hindi-Chini bhai bhai’. Fingers have been pointed‚ most famously at then prime minister
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Unity in Diversity in India India is probable the only country in the world where people belonging to different religions‚ castes and creeds‚ speaking different languages‚ having different cultures‚ different modes of living‚ different clothing‚ different feeding habits‚ worshiping different gods and deity live together in harmony and believe to be the children of one mother-MOTHER INDIA. They are one nation at large. They are governed by one central authority‚ have one Prime Minister‚ one president
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| Ancient India saw the relationship between knowledge of science and technology‚ with religion and social relations. The archaeological remains of the Indus Valley reveal knowledge of applied sciences. Scientific techniques were used in irrigation‚ Metallurgy‚ making of fired bricks and pottery‚ and simple reckoning and measurement of areas and volumes. Aryan achievements in the field of astronomy‚ mathematics and medicine are well known. Chinese records indicate knowledge of a dozen books of Indian
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civilization is undoubtedly its architecture‚ which extends to a great deal more than the Taj Mahal or the temple complexes of Khajuraho and Vijayanagara. The beginnings of Indian architecture are more properly to be dated to the start of Buddhism in India‚ in the reign of Ashoka and the construction of Buddhist monasteries and stupas. Buddhist architecture was predominant for several centuries‚ and there are few remains of Hindu temples from even late antiquity. Some of the best Buddhist arts and architecture
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similarities in classical China and India. Classical India and China were among one of the oldest and most fascinating civilizations that have existed during the Classical period in 1000 B.C.E-600 B.C.E. As both civilizations developed‚ they both showed significant uniqueness. In fact‚ India and China shared many political‚ cultural‚ and economical similarities. But despite their similarities‚ they too acquired distinctive qualities throughout the same categories. To begin with‚ India and China’s political
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analysis Source: teachings of the Rival Chinese Schools Author: Confucius‚ Mencius‚ Xunzi‚ Laozi Time period: Purpose: to compare and contrast teachings of different philosophers Tone: teachings Audience: followers of Confucianism and Daoism Point of view: first person Important content: teachings Assessment of validity: valid Chapter 3 Time period Society | china | India | Characteristics of society | | | Political | As the dynasties changed‚ so did the syle of leadership. For example
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Development in China and India Religion is one of the biggest driving forces in History. Different cultures have different religions‚ causing differences in morals‚ and points of views‚ creating conflict. Even more important is the development of religion in different regions of the world. The development of religion means a spread of new ideas and traditions within a culture. Two Cultures that display Religious development are the Chinese and Indian cultures. The development of Chinese religion is significant
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the Eastern Cultures of Indian and China. These have to do with the adaptability of religion and focus on discipline and work culture. Not all world religions are equally open to economic changes. The adaptability of a religious tradition may be measured by whether its sacred texts are open to translation and interpretation. This was not the case with Buddhism‚ Confucianism or Hinduism. There are various books and interpretations of Hinduism and Budhism. In India‚ Hinduism does not have any element
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The early civilizations of China and India are similar but also quite different to the civilizations of Sumer and Egypt. A common similarity is the use of rivers. Most early civilizations built cities near rivers to gain food‚ water‚ and other necessities‚ this is one common theme between civilizations of China‚ India‚ Sumer‚ and Egypt (Stearns‚ 50). A common difference is the way the emperor/king ruled. In civilizations such as Babylon‚ the ruler created rules to fix family issues and property problems
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