Caste (Oxford India Short Introductions). By SURINDER S. JODHKA. New Delhi: Oxford University Press‚ 2012. xvii‚ 201 pp. Rs 195 (paperback). Surinder S. Jodhka’s monograph Caste provides a concise yet very informative history of the complex reality of caste in India. At the same time‚ the author brings together all the major literature available on the issue into a single thread and thereby taking the reader through the timeline of the changing ideas of caste. Hence‚ the book‚ while newly engaging
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The Problem of Secularism in India Secularism is one of the most contested ideologies in most parts of the world. As T.N. Madan (1997) states‚ we may not hear of wholly secularised societies‚ even in the West‚ which is responsible for introducing the ideology to the rest of the world. In the Indian context‚ no other ideology may have generated more attention‚ debate and controversy since the country’s independence. Yet‚ despite the vast and varied literature and public discourse‚ the ideal of secularism
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Women of India - ’Speak up’ ; Women equality from all walks of life (Women safety from childhood to adults; 70% mistreatment within families - issues which do not come out; women rights suppressed in subtle ways in different walks of life personal to corporate settings) “A woman is human. She is not better‚ wiser‚ stronger‚ more intelligent‚ more creative‚ or more responsible than a man. Likewise‚ she is never less. Equality is a given. A woman is human.” Vera Nazarian‚ The Perpetual
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Project Report On Impact of Recession in India INDEX Introduction to recession Definition of recession Attributes of recession Causes & Effects of recession Stock Market & Recession Recession & Politics History of Recession Current crisis in the US Impact of recession in India Consequences of US Recession Conclusion Bibliography Acknowledgement If words are considered to be sign of gratitude then let these words convey the very same. *I am highly
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western India spent the night outside Friday‚ too fearful to go back into their damaged homes after India’s most powerful earthquake in half a century. The 7.9 magnitude earthquake killed as many as 2‚000‚ injured at least 2‚000‚ and left 4‚000 missing. Most of the missing are thought to be buried under rubble‚ and rescue workers dug frantically with bulldozers‚ shovels‚ sticks -- even bare hands -- trying to find them. India’s Earthquake -- Residents in the Gujarat State of western India spent the
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TERRORISM IN INDIA AND LEGISLATION FOR THE PREVENTION AND COMBATING THE SAME UNDER CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM – A SOCIO LEGAL STUDY Caesar Roy* ____________________________________________________________ _________ INTRODUCTION Terrorism is not new and though it was seen since the beginning of recorded history it is hard to define. The earliest known organisation was the Zealots of Judea. The Assassins were the next group to
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CIP71 – Constitution of India and Professional Ethics QUESTION BANK Constitution of India Important Cases Case 1 Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India (1978) The fact situation in this case was as follows: Section 10(3)(c) of the Passport Act authorizes the Passport authority to impound a Passport if it deems it necessary to do so in the in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India‚ the security of India‚ friendly relations of India with any foreign country
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Contents Introduction 3 Air India 4 Background 4 Merger of Air India an Indian Airlines 6 Founder 7 Organizational Structure 9 SWOT Analysis 11 Culture 12 Resistance to change 15 Suggestion to change 16 Conclusion 17 References 18 Introduction In today’s fast paced world the Aviation Industry has grown gradually over the recent years‚ resulting as one of the fastest flourishing industries in the world. This never ending trend has increased the constant demand for pilots
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McDonalds entering the Indian market Presented to Dr. Madiha Metawie Done by: Hosam Doaa Elkhateb Moha Abd Elsattar Elsawy Omar Khaled Fayez Maged Eldesouqy Eleraqee Ahmed Mohammed Adly Content 1) Introduction 2) Problem definition 3) Literature survey 4) Theoretical framework 5) Research variables 6) Hypothesis development 7) Research design 8) Data collection methods 9) Research plan Introduction: McDonald ’s Corporation is the world ’s largest chain of hamburger fast
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International Conference on Law‚ Humanities and Management (ICLHM’2012) July 15-16‚ 2012 Singapore Goods and Services Tax – A Roadmap for India Sarkar Subhrangshu Sekhar Over the years‚ tax policy in the country has evolved in response to the development strategy and its changes. In the initial years‚ the tax policy was directed to increase the level of savings‚ transfer available savings for investment as envisaged by plan strategy and the need to ensure a fair distribution of incomes‚ to correct
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