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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and women a. Explain what the dowry tradition is Æ The dowry tradition‚ p. 151 – the wife’s family gives a “dowry” or gift to the future husband’s family on marriage… – dowry deaths… – bride burning… b. Explain why there is a “gendercide” in India Æ India’s girls go missing‚ p. 20 – Another girl‚ p. 22 – A country on the march‚ p. 24 – gendercide = gender-selected abortions‚ female infanticide‚ dowry-related murders… – 600‚000 Indian girls go missing every year… – 940 girls for every 1
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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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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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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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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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CHAPTER 1:INTENT AND OBJECTIVE 1.1 INTENT AND OBJECTIVE 1.1.1 It is the intent and objective of the Government of India to attract and promote foreign direct investment in order to supplement domestic capital‚ technology and skills‚ for accelerated economic growth. Foreign Direct Investment‚ as distinguished from portfolio investment‚ has the connotation of establishing a ‗lasting interest‘ in an enterprise that is resident in an economy other than that of the investor. 1.1.2 The Government
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Dana Katsura Katsura 1 U.S. History Mr.Hunter February 12‚ 2013 “The cell phone” Technological advancements made a tremendous impact on the lives of the people of the 20th century. These dynamic changes in technology are what improve life. One major technological advancement that has greatly changed lives is the cell phone. This piece of technology has revolutionized the way in which we stay connected with friends and family‚ it increased the amount of safety that we
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