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Re-exploring Gandhi is an intellectual response from Gandhianperspective to the contemporary challenge arising out of terrorism,naxalism, communalism, erosion of ethical values, liberalization,privatization and globalization. Corporate grid, undemocraticdemocracy, unethical behavior of so called peoples representativesand coercive nature of the state forced the people to go back,search, research and re-explore Mahatma Gandhi.
The approach to the naxalites problems needs a blend of firm but sophisticated, handling of naxalites violence with sensitive handling of the developmental aspects. Government can not blame the Naxals, because they are also the subjects of the nation. But their violence is not acceptable by the government. Naxal groups have been raising mainly land and livelihood related issues and they blame the government settings and bureaucracy. For a debate, if a plan or ...
This book is an attempt to interpret Gandhian thought and action into contemporary forms, designs and directions keeping in view the problems threatening present day world. We have to interpret and re-interpret Gandhism in terms of new challenges to mankind. If there is anything that can solve the present day problems, is the Gandhian path alongwith the opportunities which will emerge from modern science and technology. The present volume is an endeavour of the ...
This book is an outcome of the collective endeavour of scholars with a deep interest in women's studies who have examined the various aspects of Gender Violence in Indian society. It provides a spectrum treatment to the different conceptual and theoretical issues of gender violence. It reflects a shared commitment that centres on the material reality of women’s lives and aims at generation of strategies for eliminating gender violence which have the potential ...
This book is an outcome of the collective endeavour of the scholars of Indian Association for Canadian Studies. It contains articles on socio-economic and political aspects concerning these two countries in the era of liberalization.
Twentieth century has brought a great change in the lives of women all over the world influencing their attitudes, values, aspirations, ways of feeling, standards of behaviour and actions for effective participation in all walks of life. Women's quest for equality and emancipation has become global phenomenon. Yet, gender gap is not diminished and more complex types of problems are arising out of application of modern and sophisticated technology in all fields. A ...
This book is an outcome of the collective endeavour of the scholars of Gandhian thought and action who have examined the challenges of 21 century from different angles and provided the Gandhian alternative by re-interpreting Gandhism. Rediscovering Gandhi becomes global necessity for peace, prosperity, freedom, harmony and survival of the whole human race. Both capitalism and socialism miserably failed. The whole world is in search of alternatives. Gandhism ...
In the present state of affairs, world is in search of an alternative. Gandhian alternative can provide solution to contemporary problems such as unemployment, unequal distribution of wealth, violation of human rights, terrorism and poverty. Gandhian alternative are echoed everywhere. In this present endeavour an attempt has been made to reinterpret Gandhian thought leaving apart the historical Gandhi. Gandhism is a living thought. With the passage of time ...
Gandhism is a living thought for solving the social economic and political problems of the day. It is becoming more relevant with the passing of time by virtue of the use of moral soon the world will be entering into the 21st century. The world’s present picture of developmental further and put the coming generation in more trouble. Looking at the present way of finding solutions to the problems faced by humanity, one can hardly hold on optimistic view that ...
“Let there be India and there is Mahatma Gandhiâ€. No time, no illusion (Maya) and none can deny this eternal allegory. Whatever may be a problem-however complex, modern ultra modern – Gandhism has always a remedy a Satyagrahi, experimenting non-violence and truth but is a multifaceted genius who wrote , spoke and worked for the various wordly questins, viz., full employment, cooperative farming, nutrition andhealth, communal harmony, value educatin, ...
There is no such thing like Gandhism. “I do not want to have a sect after me†said Gandhi. Gandhian thought is an open system which neither binds itself to any ‘faith’ nor to any ‘scripture’ nor any sucrament’ or rituals’ Gandhism is a living and revolutionary thought for solving the social economic and political problems of the day. Gandhism is becoming more and more and more relevant with the passing of time due to the use of non-violent method ...
Governance now not only occupies centrestage in development discourse but is also considered as the crucial element to be incorporated in development strategy. Apart from the universal acceptance of its importance, differences, however, prevail in respect of theoretical formulations, policy prescriptions and conceptualisation of the subject itself. Moreover, conceptualization is the basis of theoretical formulation and influences policy making in a significant ...
This series, running into five volumes, reflects the general attitude of people towards non-violence as a means to resolve various kinds of conflicts and to bring about peace and harmony in the world. Prepared under the joint auspices of Delhi Society of Non-violence, New Delhi, and International Centre of Gandhian studies and Research, Gandhi Darshan, New Delhi, it addresses a host of issues pertaining to Gandhian world Order, non-violence in action, ...
"The contributions in this book examine the important role of Indian women in the post-Independence era of liberalization, privatisation and globalisation, currently taking place in our society, and the effects these changes have on thier economic development, and participation in decision making process. Concrete and well thought out suggestions and complete blueprints for women's empowerment have been offered which have the potential of generating a ...
Inspiration is eternal and it is necessary for individual development. All the great men get inspiration from one source or the other. Gandhi, who inspired millions of people during his life time, still inspires people around the world. The book attempts to elucidate the central concepts of Gandhi--his thoughts on every walk of life that are everlasting, time-tested and written for common people in simple language. The material is drawn from a number of sources, ...
The origin of the phenomenon of terrorism is unclear, not a recent one, it is older than the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. Human history has been replete with varied terrorist activities. Terrorism is the use or threat of violence against small numbers to put large numbers in fear; or as well put by an ancient Chinese Philosopher: 'Kill One, Frighten 1000'. Terrorism has become a universal phenomenon in contemporary world. Even the global power like ...