...China, South Korea, Indonesia and India. Surprisingly, the view that is now being argued is that the current success of this region is closely connected with the colonial experience. It is suggested that it is the colonial opening up, which created the conditions for the economic take off in these countries. Colonialism had a positive impact on the colonies and that particularly the expansion of trade, creation of transport and communication infrastructure, etc., under colonialism were very beneficial for the colony and created positive initial conditions in the postcolonial situation. It is believed colonialism actually developed India and at independence left India among the top ten industrial countries of the world. Colonial Legacy British imperialism was more pragmatic than that of other colonial powers. Its motivation was economic, not evangelical. There was none of the dedicated Christian fanaticism which the Portuguese and Spanish demonstrated in Latin America and less enthusiasm for cultural diffusion than the French (or the Americans) showed in their colonies. For this reason they westernized India only to a limited degree. British interests were of several kinds. At first the main purpose was to achieve a monopolistic trading position. Later it was felt that a regime of free trade would make India a major market for British goods and a source of raw materials, but British capitalists who invested in India, or who sold banking or shipping...
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...Short Essay On India In 21st Century In the 21 century, as India enters the age of computer, we would be able to solve various problems as a result of which India would appear for more glorious than the present state. After Independence India has been on the move politically towards stability, socio-economic progress, scientific and cultural achievements. The U.N.O also wants every country to achieve the goal of “Health for All” by the beginning of 21st century. A number of problems of india, expected to be rooted out speedily after independence, have lifted their ugly heads even after 60 years of independence. Regionalism, separatism, terrorism are on the rise with a fiercing mood. Unemployment ,population explosion, illiteracy, poverty, health and housing problems appear as the stumbling blocks that we are facing now-a-days. Above all, we bear the heavy burden of population and the sense of cultivating moral values has been eroded. It is a shame for us. To provide for the basic necessities of such a vast population remains a difficult task, and there is no sign that the problem of food cloths and shelter will be solved by the start of the century. So a large section of the people will enter into the new century with poverty as their bosom friend. Another of her major problems is illiteracy. Since India has not succeeded in making education free for boys and girls ups the age of fourteen, it is unlikely that she will be able to arrest her trend of illiteracy. Another...
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...contribution of the Christian community to higher education in India is truly noteworthy. From a historical perspective it may be noted that the first Christian institution of higher learning in India, named CMS College was established in the year 1818, in Kottayam, Kerala State, in South India. In the year 1819 at Serampore near Calcutta, a higher educational institution was established modelled on the European Universities. It is worth mentioning that in the 19th century, the Christian Missions contributed in a commendable way to the expansion of English higher education. Their contribution was an asset to the British Government and the native endeavours in the field of education. The missionaries provided remarkable and priceless service...
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...A problem of perspective Over the past two centuries the developed world has evolved a single dimensional worldview. Advances in technology and living standards have glossed over and in many places erased, the regional and class differences that characterised the world for previous generations. This is particularly obvious in countries like Australia where the national ethos has an ingrained commitment to egalitarianism. A view compounded by the dominant Christian belief system with its underlying conviction of personal and social equality. Westerners react to India as a paradox, an enigma, an absurdity. India is a complex, multidimensional and truly multicultural society which outside observers with their one dimensional worldview become completely confused. A population of almost one billion and a history of over 4000 years has developed with a belief system that institutionalises social difference and inequality yet underpins the world's largest and most vibrant democracy. The western visitor sees the complexity and confusion, the high rise apartment blocks being built next to the slum but fails to comprehend the rich and important connections between these seemingly irreconcilable establishments. To appreciate India a good starting point is any intersection on any day in the city of Jaipur1. The traffic will come to a halt at a red light and wait. Vying for position are hand carts, cycle rickshaws, auto rickshaws, bullock carts, camel carts and a plethora of buses...
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...The earliest evidence for prehistoric religion in India date back to the late Neolithic in the early Harappan period (5500–2600 BCE).[21][22] The beliefs and practices of the pre-classical era (1500–500 BCE) are called the "historical Vedic religion". Modern Hinduism grew out of the Vedas, the oldest of which is the Rigveda, dated to 1700–1100 BCE.[23] The Vedas center on worship of deities such as Indra, Varuna and Agni, and on the Soma ritual. Fire-sacrifices, called yajña were performed, and Vedic mantras chanted but no temples or icons were built.[24] The oldest Vedic traditions exhibit strong similarities to Zoroastrianism and other Indo-European religions.[25] The major Sanskrit epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata, were compiled over a protracted period during the late centuries BCE and the early centuries CE[citation needed]. They contain mythological stories about the rulers and wars of ancient India, and are interspersed with religious and philosophical treatises. The later Puranas recount tales about devas and devis, their interactions with humans and their battles against demons. Three major movements underpinned the naissance of a new epoch of Hindu thought: the advent and spread of Upanishadic, Jaina, and Buddhist philosophico-religious thought throughout the broader Indian landmass.[26] Mahavira (24th Tirthankar of Jains) and Buddha (founder of Buddhism) taught that to achieve moksha or nirvana, one did not have to accept the authority of the Vedas or the caste...
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...International Research Journal of Social Sciences_____________________________________ ISSN 2319–3565 Vol. 2(8), 48-54, August (2013) Int. Res. J. Social Sci. India and China: Prospects and Challenges Mehraj Uddin Gojree Department of Political Science, Aligarh Muslim University, U.P., INDIA Available online at: www.isca.in Received 16th July 2013, revised 27th July 2013, accepted 12th August 2013 Abstract This paper seeks to assess the future prospects and challenges of the relationship between the two rising giants of Asia namely China and India. As they both are rising as great powers, their mutual relationship will have a significant impact not only on Asia, but on the whole world. At present, the nature of their relationship is something mixed i.e., growing cooperation in the field of trade and commerce along with distrust and mutual suspicions in the strategic fields whether political or geographical. For these apparent factors, the future relationship between India and China can be characterised by the cooperation in those fields whether mutual, regional or international which may be beneficial for the peaceful rise of both these states and confrontation, competition, and even hostility in some other areas where the respective interests of both the giants clash with each other, for example, the border issue, relationship with other countries particularly US and Pakistan, their encirclement policies, competition for energy resources, nuclear arms race...
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...Scope and Challenges for Research in Management and Commerce in Globalized World By. Dr.P.G.K.Murthy * Dean , Fcaulty of Management , Gujarat Technological University Dean , Doctoral Studies Faculty of Management Parul University Parul Cumpus Vill : Limda . Tq. Waghodia Dist. Vadodara . Gujarat India E Mail : pgkmurthy2@gmail.com M.+91-9998036240 Abstract : In Globalized World of today wherein information and data are accessible through internet even at a remote village (if connected by internet bandwidth ) , scope for research in Management and Commerce is very wide open as never before . At the same time , as larger number of researchers both in India and abroad have access to information and data through internet , privileges of researchers at a few elite institutions are threatened . Due accessibility of data and information at click of mouse , speed of research gains great importance and is a major challenge to a researcher . This paper makes an attempt to look into scope and challenges of research in Commerce and Management while trying to identify different segments of research in both disciplines and also synergies between these closely related disciplines . ------------------------------------------------- Key words : Globalization , Commerce , Management . * Views expressed in are personal views and not that of the institutions with which the author is associated with . Scope and Challenges for Research in Management and Commerce...
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...Horace Burnett Judith Ann Bodley JOUR168-A 21 January 2015 The History of Advertising The rate of change to advertising as to where it was 10 years ago to know is incredible. The technologies and platforms that have been introduced to us such as Facebook and Twitter has changed the way in which a business communicates with their public. To fully grasp the concept of advertising presently, one must look at its origin. Advertising has come from a very long way and it has managed to advance and evolve into the major communication tool it is today. Advertising is a form of marketing used to, persuade, or manipulate an audience to purchase a product or service, this is normally paid for by the business entity. The most basic and still one of the most efficient forms of advertising which is word of mouth, this has been around ever since humans started providing each other’s with goods and services. As early as the Egyptians, there was evidence of the use of advertising. They used papyrus to record sales and important details, also for political, religious and commercial news to be announced in the city they would write it in bold and place it all over so that everyone would be informed. There were signs of this practice in the ruins of ancient Arabia and Pompeii. In countries such as India and Africa the use of wall advertising was and is now commonly used, hence the starting of ad’s being placed on walls all around the world, because they were easy to see and was colorful...
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...THE LATE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT DAY READING LIST: 2012-13 C. A. Bayly cab1002@cam.ac.uk 1 The History of The Indian Subcontinent From The Late Eighteenth Century To The Present Day A fifth of the world's population lives in the Indian subcontinent. While today the region’s place in the global world order is widely recognised, this is in fact only the most recent chapter in a longer history. This paper offers an understanding of the part played by the Indian subcontinent role and its people in the making of the modern world. From the decline of the great empire of the Mughals and the rise of British hegemony, to the rise of nationalism, the coming of independence and partition, the consolidation of new nation states despite regional wars and conflicts, and the emergence of India as the largest democracy in the world, this paper is a comprehensive and analytical survey of the subcontinent's modern history. The dynamic and complex relationships between changing forms of political power and religious identities, economic transformations, and social and cultural change are studied in the period from 1757 to 2007. In normal circumstances students will be given 6 supervisions in groups of 1 or 2. Key themes and brief overview: The paper begins by examining the rise of British power in the context of economic developments indigenous to southern Asia; it analyses the role played by Indian polities and social groups in the expansion of the East India Company's activities...
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...from serial no. 17 to 36 which are to be attempted in 2 hours and 30 minutes. This part should be attempted the stipulated only after time given for Part I. 5. Questions from serial number 17 to 31 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each 6. Questions from serial number 32 to 35 are 4 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 100 words each 7. Question number 36 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Part I 1. To which century the spread of disease- carrying germs has been traced to? (a) 5th century (b) 7th century (c) 9th century (d) 11th century OR Which of the following was not a pre-colonial port in India? (a Surat (b) Hoogly © Mauslipattnam (d) Bombay 1 OR The book of Andrew Mearns on the condition of child laborers is (a) The bitter cry of outcast London. (b) Adages. (c) Hard Times....
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...ASSESSMENT OF COMPETITION IN CEMENT INDUSTRY IN INDIA RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA SUBMITTED BY: SUMIT PAL SINGH MBA (2011-2013) VINOD GUPTA SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, IIT KHARAGPUR i ACKNOWLEDGMENT I extend my sincere gratitude to The Competition Commission of India, for giving me an opportunity to intern at the commission. In specific, I thank Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Joint Director (Eco) for being a guiding force throughout this submission and being instrumental in the successful completion of this project. Without him every effort of mine would have been in vain. He has been kind and patient throughout, to share with me his precious time, thoughts and insights. Sumit Pal Singh Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur ii DISCLAIMER This project report/dissertation has been prepared by the author as an intern under the Internship Programme of the Competition Commission of India for academic purposes only. The views expressed in the report are personal to the intern and do not reflect the view of the Commission or any of its staff or personnel and do not bind the Commission in any manner. This report is the intellectual property of the Competition Commission of India and the same or any part thereof may not be used in any manner whatsoever, without express permission of the Competition Commission of India in writing. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................
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...start with the Capital Market in India first. Capital Market is a market in which individuals and institutions trade financial securities. The securities are sold off and bought in capital market for raising the funds (Investopedia, 2013). Capital Market includes both primary and secondary market. Capital market helps in proper channelization of funds and helps raising long- term funds. This kind of market is a continuous market and provides variety of services. The market where new securities are bought and sold for the first time is known as Primary Market. Types of issue in Primary Market may be through public offer (where shares are offered to general public), bonus issue, Follow- on public offers, private placement (intermediaries sell shares to selected clients at higher price), right offer (shares are offered to existing shareholders) etc. It helps in providing additional capital to issuer companies. Secondary Capital Market is a market where existing securities are bought and sold. Secondary market offers liquidity, which encourages even those investors to invest who wants to invest for small period of time. Secondary market is also known as Stock Exchange, which is an organized body of individuals for purpose of controlling and regulating the buying and selling of securities (App-1). In India there are 24 recognized stock exchanges out of which National Stock Exchange of India (NSEI) and Over the Counter Exchange of India are all India...
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...governments as well as societal changes within our own country, the United States and around the world. This paper will discuss one of our well known world leaders and a well-known American Leader and the significant impact these individuals had on society and political changes. b. Thesis statement: History shows how leaders impact the outcomes and development of cultures and society due to social and political changes and influences. c. Preview of Main Points: i. World leader Gandhi led to Satyagraha and the equal rights for all. ii. Martin Luther King Jr. contributed to the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act. II. Gandhi’s contribution to social changes. a. One of the worlds most pronounced leaders of the twentieth century. b. Concept of Satyagraha, truth and firmness (Mohandas Gandhi). c. Indian Independence from Britain in 1947. III. Martin Luther King Jr.’s contribution to the social changes made in the United States. a. King traveled the Country and the world to lecture other leaders, activists, and protestors on the importance, how to, and benefits on non-violent protesting. b. Civil Rights Act prohibiting racial discrimination (History.com) c. Voting Rights Act guaranteeing the right to vote to all African Americans (History.com). IV. Conclusion a. Restatement of thesis: History shows how leaders impact the outcomes and development of cultures and society due to social and political changes and influences. b. Summary of main points:...
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...PERFORMANCE OF TEXTILE INDUSTRY IN INDUSTRIALISATION: A STUDY WITH REFERENCE TO INDIA INTRODUCTION Prosperity of any nation is extremely difficult without industrial development – is a well established truth for all the economies – developing or developed. Economic development and industrialization have became so closely integrated with each other that progress of an economy is now accessed from the success it has achieved in transformation from agricultural set up into a industrial set up. Through industrialization a situation is created whereby many industries are set up rapidly and ultimately backward areas are converted into economically developed areas and backward economies into developed economies. Industrialization, infact is a composite term which involves a number of structural changes such as changes in the production techniques, factor intensities, industrial employment and output. Industrialization is not only a way to increase output or national income but is a means of introducing modern technology and changing ways of life and finally the structure of the economy because of its self-reinforcing quality. But the all above cannot be executed without a well planned industrial policy. The industrial polity provides direction to the pace of industrialization and industrial development. Hence, to industrialize the country, India too, framed industrial policy which was amended, modified and reoriented several times. The First Industrial Policy was framed in 1948...
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...tɛnˈduːlkər/ ( listen) AM(born 24 April 1973) is an Indian cricketer widely considered to be the greatestbatsman of all time, after Don Bradman. In 2002, just 12 years into his career,Wisden ranked him the second greatest Test batsman of all time, behind Donald Bradman, and the second greatest one-day-international (ODI) batsman of all time, behind Viv Richards.[3] Tendulkar was a part of the 2011 Cricket World Cup winningIndian team in the later part of his career, his first such win in six World Cup appearances for India.[4] He was also the recipient of Player of the Tournament award of ICC World Cup, 2003 held in South Africa. He won the 2010 Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for cricketer of the year at the ICC awards.[5]. He has been recommended for the receipt of the Bharat Ratna award, in fact it has been speculated that the criteria for the award of the Bharat Ratna was changed to allow him receive the award.[6][7] He is also a member of Rajya Sabha ofParliament of India.[8] Tendulkar passed 30,000 runs in international cricket on 20 November 2009. After a two-month break he is likely to return to test arena with the series against New Zealand commencing in late August 2012.[9] Tendulkar has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan award, India's second highest civilian award, and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, India's highest sporting honour. Tendulkar became the first sportsperson and the first person without an aviation background to be awarded the honorary rank of Group Captain by...
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