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    All the philosophers mentioned above attempt to explore Indian philosophy. They all employ different approaches to the issue of the Hindu religion and unity among Indians. However‚ more has to be done to explore evident realities that underlie the unity of Hinduism‚ as well as the Indian history. Failure of the philosophers to agree on these two issues leaves a gap to be explored by future scholars of Indian philosophy and history. The book‚ Unifying Hinduism‚ seeks to establish the factors and reality

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    History of science and technology in the Indian subcontinent * Outline of South Asian history * History of Indian subcontinent | Stone age (7000–3000 BC)[show] * Mehrgarh Culture (7000–3300 BC) | Bronze age (3000–1300 BC)[show] * Indus Valley Civilization (3300–1700 BC) *  – Early Harappan Culture (3300–2600 BC) *  – Mature Harappan Culture (2600–1900 BC) *  – Late Harappan Culture (1700–1300 BC) * Ochre Coloured Pottery culture (from 2000 BC) * Swat culture (1600–500 BC) |

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    Indians of the American Revolution During the war for independence‚ the colonists receive support from the Spanish and the French to fight against the British. The Indian tribes of North America were also very involved in the fight and much like the American Civil War‚ some tribes were split; Indian brothers fought against brothers. Some smaller tribes supported the colonists however; the larger alliances supported Great Britain because of their commitment to recognize their sovereignty.

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    early history of Pueblo Indians in post contact times are intertwined with that of the Spanish‚ who initially asserted the area and gave it the name New Mexico. A Spanish wayfarer named Marcos de Niza achieved Zuni nation as ahead of schedule as 1539‚ just 18 years after the province of New Spain was established in North America. At that point Francisco Vásquez de Coronado investigated the locale in 1540 and Antonio de Espejo in 1582. These early endeavors did not modify the Pueblo Indian lifestyle

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    Running head: West Michigan Indians West Michigan Indians Brent Vaalburg SOSC 201 Prof. Drury 6/25/2012 Abstract This writing will compare and contrast research and knowledge that I had about Ottawa‚ Chippewa‚ and Potawatomi Indians of West Michigan before and after I visited the Anishinabek exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Ottawa‚ Chippewa‚ and Potawatomi Indians of West Michigan “Indian‚” what exactly does that mean. If you ask a random person on the street they would probably

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    1. Author(s)‚ title‚ date of reading: - Miller‚ Susan. “Native Historians Write Back: The Indigenous Paradigm of American Indian History.” 2009. 2. Main issue(s) raised in book/excerpt/article: - What’s the point of it? The “writing-back” is the counter from the Indigenous to the Euroamerican narratives and assumptions‚ where many American Indian intellectuals are opting out of in favor of a historical paradigm. It’s written in a form of sections to face topics such as traditional narratives

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    Suicides a Major Problem among Indian Teens: Experts New Delhi Teen suicides in India are among the highest in the world‚ say the authors of a report on suicides among certain population categories‚ with special reference to the country. "Suicides are a major problem worldwide with the highest rate being among the elderly in the West and among teens in India‚ bringing greater socio-economic loss due to the death of the young population in India‚" said J.K. Trivedi‚ a doctor at the department

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    Public morality is often referred to as moral and ethical standards that are enforced in a society‚ by the law‚ the police‚ or social pressure‚ and applied to public life‚ to the content of the media and to conduct in public places. Public morality usually involves the regulation of sexual matters‚ which include prostitution and homosexuality‚ but it also addresses the issues of nudity‚ pornography‚ the acceptability of cohabitation before marriage‚ and the protection of children (Wikpedia‚ 2006)

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    In the 1830’s the Plains Indians were sent to the Great American Deserts in the west because the white men did not think they deserved the land. Afterwards‚ they were able to live peacefully‚ and to follow their traditions and customs‚ but when the white men found out the land they were on were still good for agricultural‚ or even for railroad land they took it back. Thus‚ the white man movement westward quickly begun. This prospect to expand westward caused the government to become thoroughly

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    Indian River Citrus Company (A) Indian River Citrus Company is a leading producer of fresh‚ frozen‚ and made-from-concentrate citrus drinks. The firm was founded in 1929 by Matthew Stewart‚ a navy veteran who settled in Miami after World War I and began selling real estate. Since real estate sales were booming‚ Stewart’s fortunes soared. His investment philosophy‚ which he proudly displayed behind his desk‚ was “Buy land. They aren’t making any more of it.” He practiced what he preached‚ but instead

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