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    lamp shades (Lahiri 112) and the “TV and telephone covered by pieces of yellow fabric with scalloped edges” (112) are only a few examples of how her house was decorated. Mrs. Sen is described as wearing a “shimmering white sari patterned with orange paisleys” (112) and she wore “saris of a different pattern each day” (119). Her hair was centered perfectly and “was shaded with crushed vermilion” (117) which married Indian women wear on their scalp just

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    Japanese and Indian Cultures Sample Student ANT 101 November 16‚ 2009 Japanese and India Cultures All countries in the world are unique and differ greatly from one another. Even though‚ they have many differences‚ they still have many things in common. When one thinks of Japan and India‚ not many similarities come to mind. They may come up with similarities such as‚ Japan and India are both Asian countries and both have

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    oppressive options; she could marry her husband’s younger brother‚ she could burn to death alongside her husband’s remains‚ or she could live in self-denial with other widows. If they choose life then their hair is shaved off‚ they must dress in all white saris instead of the vibrant colors of other “clean” women‚ they are not allowed to wear jewelry‚ and they are forced to live a life of solitude in a widow house secluded from the rest of the community. Widows were also shown to suffer much ostracism

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    THE NATION celebrating its 63rd Independence Day. India’s struggle for Independence is a saga of those thousands of men‚ women and even children who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the nation. And so by celebrating Independence Day‚ a homage is paid to all those who fought to bring Independence to our country. But gone are the days when every Indian citizen valued the importance of this great day. Time has eroded those sentiments and now we observe this day just like any other day or a

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    JAIN SCHOOL OF PAINTING We find Jain style in the four paintings of Jins (Jain Gods) in the Sittanvasala caves in 700A.D. The oldest examples of this school are the paintings of parshwa-Nath‚ Nemi-Nath and Rish-Nath etc‚ 20 Tirthankars in “KalKacharya Katha” and “Kalpa Sutra”. Most of the Jain paintings were done Black & white 10th&15th century. These paintings have been mostly executed on Tala-Patra. There was an article “Jain on Dwara Pallavit Chitrakala” in the “Vishal Bharat” written

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    study at least up to Grade 6 because there is an elementary school nearby. However‚ not all the children study in high school because of the great distance. The populace manage to acquire everyday needs like rags and soap and the like from the local sari-sari store‚ but things like clothes‚ utensils‚ furniture and medicine are scarce. B. Implementing Group The

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    destroyed the demon and made the world free from fear. The third day is called Diwali. Lakshmi puja is performed on this day. All homes are decorated and lit up by Diyas. The fourth day is called New Year of Bestavarsh. The fifth day is called Bhai Dhooj. It is about brothers and sisters. Diwali is a time for fun and joy. On Diwali kids light firecrackers and everyone enjoys. Diwali in the Modern World A growing number of scholars and people debate the need and justification of

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