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Cast has been a major defining characteristic of India society. It has its origin in early India and finds mention in Hindu scriptures. There have been efforts by the likes of Gautam Budha, Kabir, Ambedkar who have challenged and opposed this social system. Despite the change in the patterns of society the caste rigidities have not been done away with till today. This is a system of structural hierarchy which needs to be annihilated. During freedom movement the ...
This book has been written primarily for the medical students, medical officers and lawyers, especially those dealing with medico-legal problems. A Registered Medical Practitioner should have sufficient knowledge of laws & ethical aspects of Good Medical Practice, in order not to conflict with it during his/her professional practice. For that he/she ought to be familiar with various Acts, Rules & Regulations that are in force or else he/she may find ...
The book is full of brain storming positive and constructive ideas for all social reformers who try for social equality, harmony and brotherhood; for government policy makers, who intend to give meaning to the constitutional commitments with a view to serve the nation; for victims of the graded Indian society to take lessonful inspiration from the struggle, achievement and unparallelled contribution in the nation building and establishment of socioeconomic ...
The book is a monumental work on the Chothe an old tribe of Manipur, Northeast India. It describes about the Chothes in a holistic manner concerning their indigenous religion, mythology, origin, marriage, economy and political systems. It also elaborates on their folk cultures like festivals, merit feasts, folktales, folksongs, dance, music, games and sports. It reflects the changes of their attitudes and worldviews from traditionalism to modernity. It also ...
The National and State Animals of India and their Conservation Status: Indian government has adopted the Bengal Tiger as National animal and all the 29 States and Union territories have also adopted specific animal as their state animal. India has diverse ecosystems including Ramsar Sites and landscapes. The large mammals and other animals are also important for wildlife tourism in India. The book describes all these aspects. The book consists of 30 chapters, ...
On August 6, 1945, the first Atomic bomb is dropped from an American plane on the 245000 residents of Hiroshima. Most of the city destroyed and thousand of its inhabitant die. Some of his citizens survive and suffer the debilitating effects of terrible burns and radiation illness. During the evening of August 6, the survivors struggle to endure and help each other. The city is a ball of flame and the park is filled with radiation rain and whirlwinds. The injured ...
Common to humans is their ability to respond to relationships and situations. However, each response differs from person to person even when the situations remain constant. The highlighting factors which govern a reaction, forms the focus of this book. The study amalgamates the Man Protagonists in all the novels of R.K. Narayan (1906- 2001) and the theory of three Modes of Nature (Gunas). In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna talks about the three Gunas - Sattva ...
The phenomenon of Religion and Godmen has become a very compelling topic in current times. While the tradition of clergy and saints has been fairly old the Godmen of present times are a newer addition. Their mass following, their hypnotic appeal and massive wealth is there for all to see. This volume brings together some of the thought provoking essays on the trend of current Godmen in India. The root of the understanding them is ingrained in multiple essays ...
The book "Empowering Women through Participatory Methods" is based on the research study conducted at Banaras Hindu University as a part of Ph D work.
This book seeks to illustrate gender aspects of rural life based on learning from field experiences. The book advocates participatory rural appraisal as an emerging method of women empowerment, hence may prove to be an eye opener for the policy makers and organisations, dealing with women empowerment and ...
This book is appropriate for management students for appearing NET and all other competitive examinations in the field of Human Resource Management. My sincere and deliberate efforts have been devoted to give the book comprehensive form. All units have been discussed in a very simple and lucid language so as to make the subject easily understandable to my beloved students. This book provides detailed information about the human resource related areas with simple ...
The book entitled “A Complete History fo Jammu and Kashmir State” is provided a true picture of the Dalit Samaj of North India as Pahari Cultural society. Book contains, new theme andhorizontal knowledge of the world community = Gulab Singh and Kashyap Rishi of Kashmir.
Religion and Gurus in traditional and Modern India” is a consolidation of a series of publications and essays in the area of sociologoical apparaisal of religion, syncretism and modern gurus and godmen in India over period of last few decades.
It is unfortunate that under the influence of western and particularly established branch of American sociology, with its exclusive focus on the structural- functional approach for a long time historical and ...
The book 'Values, Aspiration and Professional Education' is the upshot of the author's research. The principal focus of the book is to examine the interrelationship of level of aspiration with different value dimensions from the perspective of education. The present day education is often criticised to be deficient in inculcating right values, rather emphasis is on promotion of technical knowhow, skills and technologies for material progress. The book tries to ...
The advancement in economic development, in industrial sector has helped us to achieve greater dependence in pre and post globalised world. In order to understand the internal dynamics of Indian Industrial sector, how it is performed during this period can be understood by the findings born out of a research which has been provided in this book. The introduction of technology as an obligatory means enforced within the sector with various degrees of implementation ...
Service quality is one of the most important concepts in banking sector which helps banks in providing the qualitative services to their customers. “Service Delivery by Commercial Banks–A Study of Rural Customers” is the study conducted to evaluate the service quality in rural bank branches in Telangana state. For this, one bank from each i.e. public sector (SBH) and private sector (HDFC) are selected and compared with the regional rural bank ...
Economic development ideally refers to the sustained, concerted actions of communities and policymakers that improve the standard of living and economic health of a specific locality. It can be referred to as the quantitative and qualitative changes in an existing economy. It involves development of human capital, increasing the literacy ratio, improve important infrastructure, improvement of health and safety and others areas that aims at increasing the general ...
This study is a humble attempt at weaving the diverse thread of available material in a coherent fabric. The facts have been scrupulously studied and presented with a sense of objectivity. It has been divided into five chapters.
The first chapter deals with the general introduction to the concept of regional organisations and examines the applicability of the same to the South Asian region.
The second chapter endeavours to present the picture of SAARC origin, ...
The author has structured the hierarchy of courts in ancient India and the way the courts were handling the matter and disposing off them in speedy way. It is interesting to read the methods followed in ancient India as to how the proceedings of the court were conducted, how the witness were examined, how the defendant or accused was called upon and judgement delivered. The methodology followed to extract truth from the accused and the ordeals conducted in cases ...
The impressive collection of papers accommodated in this volume offers a snapshot only through nineteen research contributions covering different issues related to indigenous health practices from different ethnic groups of North East India. The topics covered in the present treatise include indigenous notions of health care, healer and healing practices; ethno medicinal, ethno-botanical and ethnozoological knowledge; child-rearing and pregnancy care practices ...
The date 6 December, 2017 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya—when a violent mob attacked and brought down the medieval structure. The event dramatically altered the socio-political trajectory of India; through the violence that unleashed across the country and the irreparable chasm created between communities. For many, it defined their social and political commitments as well as future professional and creative ...
This book highlights the regional disparities in India in terms of per capita income, HDI as well as its components and in respect of the measures of human poverty index over a period of 30 years since the 1980s. Appropriate statistical and economic tools are used to determine the causes of socioeconomic disparities across Indian states. The signs of progress in economic and social indicators have been found in few states while other states lag behind, implying ...