...ndia officially the Republic of India (Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the south-west, and the Bay of Bengal on the south-east, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north-east; and Burma (Myanmar) and Bangladesh to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives; in addition, India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia. Home to the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history Four religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism—originated here, whereas Zoroastrianism and the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam arrived in the 1st millennium CE and also helped shape the region's diverse culture. Gradually annexed by and brought under the administration of the British East India Company from the early 18th century and administered directly by the United Kingdom after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, India became an independent nation in 1947 after a struggle for independence that was marked by non-violent resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi. The Indian economy is...
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...Story of India Today in society, I think people are not conscious that the way we develop we can learn through other people’s lifestyles or their personal experiences. There are extreme forms of ethnocentrism that happen to relate to social problems in today’s society from racism, ethnic cleansing, and all the way down to colonialism. In this paper I am going to talk about the film of the Story of India. Story of India This film or movie has a series of six sets. This movie talks about the world’s largest democracies and the rising economic giant. The movie was actually a documentary that was written or presented by Michael Wood and it related about the 10,000 year history of the Indian subcontinent in six series. It came on BBC in august and September of 07 and was named “India and Pakistan 07and it explained the independence of both countries With the story of India it talked about the historical events, places to travel and the inside of looking at archeological and historical evidence on sight with interviewing different people. The series was broken down in six different categories or series. The first episode was about the beginnings throughout the subcontinent and how they talk about the diversity and the cultures of their people. The second episode was about the power of ideas and talked about how Alexander the Great's invasion of India inspired her first major empire, and it relates to the revoluntary years after 500bc. The 3rd episode is spice routes...
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...Indian culture uses rich and beautiful colors in all aspects of life, whether you see it through rugs and paintings, or through textiles and architecture. “The Indian culture is rooted in colorful traditions that date back to ancient history.”( Kohler, 2000-2011) A civilization known as Harappa, created a religion that is considered the oldest living religion. We know this religion as Hinduism. “India has traditionally been one of the most religiously tolerant in the world.”( Robinson, 2012) “However in 1998, a Hindu nationalistic political party the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) controlled the government of India. The linkage of religion, the national government, and nationalism led to a degeneration of the separation of church and state in India and a decrease in the level of religious tolerance in that country.”(Robinson, 2012) An increase of anti-Christian violence was one result of this linkage. With the later change in government, the level of violence has gone down, and India is a country of relative religious tolerance and peace. Culture and food go hand and hand in India. Indian food represents the family and community connecting and sharing socially. “Indian dishes are commonly cooked with distinct spices and herbs that awaken your senses.”(Kohler,2000-2011) Five essential spices, namely mustard, fenugreek seed, cumin seed, aniseed, and black cumin seed are commonly used. The Indian culture survived two hundred years of British rule and held their traditions tight...
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...Ask not what you can do for your country No country is perfect, but a country can be made perfect by its citizens’ contributions. Our country, India, is a developing country. It needs the contributions of its citizens. But its citizens are least bothered about it and most of them think “What can I do? It’s the duty of the government, isn’t it?” But on contrary only we the people of India can bring about the changes in our country. Today, every citizen of India complains about the corrupt officials and ministers of our government. Ask any child about what he wants to become when he grows up and his answer is teacher, engineer or doctor. But no one says a “Politian”. But why not become a politician? As a result of the common perception about politicians being corrupt, India does not have too many honest, efficient and intelligent students who have contributed in other fields had contributed to the field of politics also, today India would have been a far more developed than it is today. We say that we don’t have proper facilities in India, but we must not forget that half of the population of India doesn’t pay taxes and it is commonly felt that quite a large percentage of the taxes that are collected go into the pockets of corrupt bureaucrats and ministers. Then we complain about the lack of cleanliness in our country. We say that our government is doing nothing to keep our country clean and green! Let me remind you that it is not the government that throws empty wrappers...
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...all these issues. INDIA- An economic boom and environmental Disaster INDIA- An economic boom and environmental Disaster India, the country’s name is derived from the great ancient civilization that was situated around the river Indus, the Indus Valley Civilization. This is known to be one of the oldest known civilizations in the human history, dating back to 3rd and 2nd millennia B.C. The civilization that began in the northwestern region of India surrounding the Indus River later spread its tribes further across to east and south, covering the whole of present known peninsula of India. (UCLA, nd) India has been ruled by a lot of rulers. They came to India in search of wealth and prosperity. India had a lush and very dense amount of resources, which made it one of the most flourishing countries of that period. India at that time had very good trade relations with the Middle Eastern, Persian, European and Afghanistan etc. India traded goods like cotton, spices, gold and silk. In the recent history, India has been ruled by the Persian-Arab Mughals and later by British Imperials. (Mark, 2012) The Mughals and the British were the most influential rulers in the Indian ecological history. They Mughals were greatly responsible for bringing in architecture and art to India. They constructed many monuments and embezzled these monuments with precious stones and gold. The British are responsible for bringing in modern elements like trains to India. While the Mughals...
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...India Introduction India is located in southern Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and Pakistan. It is the world's seventh largest country and second only to China in terms of population. India has long been a country plagued with poverty, but is now building itself and its economy. It is accomplishing this with new entries into the world market and a different outlook on economics. The future of India is uncertain for the moment, but the opportunity for growth and prosperity is most assuredly present. It will take time for India to emerge as a nation free from its problems, but is plausible with international trade. India’s Culture and Its Economic Implications India is certainly a country that is rich in history and culture. India acquired its independence from Britain on August 15th in 1947. Unlike the American and French revolutions, the Indian revolution was one of peace and temperament. The diversity that now exists within the borders of India is evident in the colorful mix of languages, ethnicity, and religious beliefs. As a throwback to the era of British rule, English is most important language for national, political, and commercial communication. However, Hindi is the national language and primary tongue of 30% of people. There is also a blend of several other languages that are spoken throughout India such as Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Oriya, Punjabi, Assamese, Kashmiri, Sindhi,...
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...India India is a multi-faceted nation. Home to the largest diversity in Culture &Tradition, it can trace its civilization back to over 10,000 years. It has timeless pre-historic relics, caves, paintings and artifacts. It is home to some of the erstwhile great Empires who’s Monuments, Palaces and Legacies continue to live on. India is home to some of the World’s best Ancient Architectural wonders inspired by Hindu, Persian, Buddhist, European & other Architectural styles. India’s Cultural & Social diversity is unmatched. With over Ten Millennia of civilization, India has grown to be the genesis of varied Cultures, Languages, Traditions, Beliefs and Rituals. With relative isolation of various Societies, these have grown to leave an indelible mark on its followers. Four major religions of the World have their origins in India: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. This had led to India becoming the home to many Pilgrimage sites. India is also the home of various Spiritual practices like Meditation and Yoga. India is also home to the tradition system of Naturopathy medicine: Ayurveda. India is rich in Bio-Diversity, with varied Flora & Fauna, many of which are native to India and are found only here. There are many Wild Life Sanctuaries, Botanical Gardens, Nature Reserves and Protected Ecology Zones. India also has varied Geographical features like Mountains, Plains, Forests, Tropic, Hilly Terrain, Marshes, Archipelago, Rivers, River Rapids, Inland Lakes, Beaches, Ocean...
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... 1. India India never invaded any country in her last 10,000 years of history. It is the only society in the world which has never known slavery. India was the richest country on Earth until the time of the British in the early 17th Century Robert Clive’s personal wealth amassed from the blunder of Bengal during 1750’s was estimated at around £401,102 It has been estimated that the total amount of treasure that the British looted from India had already reached £1,000,000,000 (£1Billion) by 1901. Taking into consideration interest rates and inflation this would be worth close to $1,000,000,000,000 ($1Trillion) in real-terms today. 2. Vedic Civilization Indus & Saraswati Civilizations Rise of Jainism and Buddhism Mauryan Period Golden Age of Indian Arts & Sciences Muslim Invasions The Mughal Empire Portuguese Invasion The British East-India Company The British Empire India's Freedom Struggle Independence Modern India 2020 Vision A Brief History of Time 3. India India invented the Number System. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta . The place value system, the decimal system was developed in India in 100 BC. Aryabhatta was the first to explain spherical shape, size ,diameter, rotation and correct speed of Earth in 499 AD. The World's first university was established in Takshila in 700 BC. Students from all over the World studied more than 60 subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field...
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...Original India, our country is a huge, beautiful land full of wonders. From the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, from Thar Desert to the snowy mountains of Sikkim, it is a country full of beautiful sights and beautiful people. INDIA IS NOT JUST A COUNTRY WITH PEOPLE LIVING IN IT IS A REALLY VERY BIG AREA WHICH IS FLOURISHED WITH RELIGION, CASTE PEOPLE TRADITION DANCES AND OVER 16000 LANGUAGES. INDIA IN EARLIER TIMES WAS ALSO KNOW AS THE GOLDEN BIRD BECAUSE OF THE ENORMOUS WEALTH IT HAD. INDIA CAN’T BE EXPLAINED IN PARAS BUT YEAH IF YOU OPEN INDIA AND LOOK AT IT THERE IS NO END TO ITS INFORMATION. The National animal of India is Tiger, national flower is lotus and national bird is peacock. We have more languages than any other country in the world. We have over 16000 local languages. India is a rich, diverse land yet her people are one. We all are bound by the common bond of love for our country. This love will prevent anyone from breaking up the country no matter how hard they try. India has shown the path of spirituality and non-violence to the world. Someday it will regain its lost glory and once again become a leading nation of the world. IT IS THE BIRTH PLACE OF MANY GREAT PEOPLE LIKE BHAGAT SINGH AND BAPU THEY HAVE NOT ONLY FIGHTED FOR OUR RIGHTS BUT ALSO GAVE US THE WAY AND THE PROCESS BY WHICH WE CAN SUCCEED IN LIFE. Great men and women like Ashoka, Gautama Buddha and Rani Lakshmi Bai are born here. It is the land where Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism Took birth...
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...INDIA Introduction: India is home to one of the oldest and most unique cultures in the world. It is a country of both diversity and continuity. Creatively, the area blends different cultures, religions, races, and languages which are protected by rich cultural heritage. A majority of their cultural attributes can be traced to the dominance of Hinduism in the country. Religion is an important aspect of life and must be respected in order to maintain successful business relationships (Communicaid). A traditional caste system still influences the hierarchical structure of business practices in India, regardless of its elimination. Their decision making processes are heavily influenced by Fatalism and the reliance on spirituality (Communicaid). Combining Karma and the belief in "everything happens for a reason" both influence a native’s concept of time and space. Business negotiations are never rushed and more often than not, run longer than planned. Indian culture represents collectivist characteristics. There is a strong sense of community and group orientation that overlaps from personal to business life. As a result, an individual can lack privacy and personal space on a daily basis. Most communication is indirect placing importance on interpersonal contacts. Ideas may not be literal as one should rely on context cues for interpretation. India has a high-context culture combined with high power distance. Employees may be too afraid to express their doubts or disagreements...
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...India is often hailed as the world’s largest democracy.1 At the core of that democracy is a thriving, independent judicial system that has been an important engine of social change and development.2 Yet, despite possessing a well-developed system of law inherited from British colonial rule,3 for the first fifty years following independence * Milan Dalal is the Executive Note Editor for the Boston College International & Comparative Law Review. 1 See, e.g., Ramachandra Guha, India After Gandhi: The History of the World’s Largest Democracy (2004) (discussing history of India and its democratic nature). 2 Justices of the Indian Supreme Court are chosen on the basis of seniority and free of political considerations at the behest of the President with consultation from the Chief Justice. The Chief Justice is appointed by the President. 3 See Cent. Intelligence Agency, World Fact Book: India, https://www.cia.gov/library/ publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html#Govt (last visited May 15, 2008) (noting India’s legal system is “based on English common law”); see also Rahul Mehrotra & Sharada Dwivedi, The Bombay High Court: The Story of the Building—1978–2003, at 15 (2004) (“[F]irst official British Court of Justice [of Bombay] was inaugurated . . . on 8 August 1672.”). India has possessed an organized system of appellate review since at least 1861, when British Parliament passed the India High Courts Act, allowing appeal from regional high courts to the...
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...A A A (resize font) (CNN) - For foreign executives, doing business for the first time in India can be a bewildering experience. There's the new -- different business customs, bureaucracy and the dizzying scale of the population -- but also the familiar. "You'll likely be dealing with people who speak the Queen's English, and who graduated from top Western universities," said Jitendra Singh, a management professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. "You can get lulled into a false sense of security -- "but for people dressing a little different and talking a little different, they are just like me,'" he said. "That's a completely false premise. There are all kinds of nuances in the culture, implicit cultural norms that we don't know about until we run afoul of them." As the world's second most populous nation, with more than one billion people, India is projected to become one of its biggest economies. It is tipped by PricewaterhouseCoopers to nearly draw level with the United States by 2050. "For companies with any kind of global interest, the writing is on the wall that they need to have a strategy for India," said Singh. Read more: Doing business in China But Singh said that for Western companies rushing to enter the Indian marketplace, it needs to be recognized that the country is a very different proposition -- both in terms of business practices and consumer preferences -- and must be treated accordingly. "One of the common pitfalls...
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...India is officially well known as “Bharat Ganarajya” or “Republic of India”. India is a country situated in “South Asia” according to the stats of geographical area India is world’s seventh largest country. India is also known well it’s population, in population India is on second number. India is world’s most populous democracy country. By reweing map of India we cam to know that in south India is bounded by “Indian Ocean”, in the south west area it is bounded by ‘Arabian Sea’ and on the south east India is bounded by “Bay of Bengal” an India’s border Pakistan, Nepal, China, Bangladesh and Barma countries are situated . “Andaman Nicobar Islands” of India’s shares sea border with ‘Indonesia’ and ‘Thailand’. India is a home of ancient ‘Indus valley civilization’ and also having strong routes of its history and culture. India is a world famous for its ancient history and culture. In India world’s four largest religions are present – ‘Hinduism’, ‘Janism’, ‘Sikhism’. Before few times ago the ‘Muslim’ and ‘Christianity’ also took place in India during the 1st millennium. India is a country having the mixture of all religions in its nature known as “Indians”. In the early 18th century India was administrated by ‘British East India Company’ directly for many years and after many movements and struggle India announced Independent country in the year 1947. India economy is world’s 10th largest economic country in many fields such as “Nominal GDP”, “Purchasing Power Parity...
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...1. Introduction India is a country in the eastern part of the world. It’s the second most populated country and also has a very populous democracy. In India one-fourth of the population is urban, and three-fourth is rural. British took over India in the early 19th century and ruled it for three-hundred years. At that time India and Pakistan were one country. After the British left in 1947, Pakistan became a separate country. Some of India’s great cities include Bombay (Mumbai), Calcutta, Madras, Bangalore, Delhi, and Hyderabad. New Delhi is the country’s capital. To the north of India lies China and to the south lies Sri Lanka. To the east lies Bangladesh, and to the west lies Pakistan. India includes 28 states and 7 union territories. Some of India’s main landforms include the Himalayas to the north and the Ganges River to the east. It covers more than 1.2 million square miles. 2. Climate India has five main seasons. They are monsoons, fall, winter, summer, and spring. During the monsoon, a heavy downpour occurs from June to September. Some cities get as much as three inches of rain, whereas some cities get as much as five-hundred inches. The negative impact of the monsoons is flooding, but on the other hand monsoons are critical for irrigating the fields. After the monsoons are over, there can be extreme heat. The monsoons are some of the reasons for India’s diseases, such as cholera and typhoid. On the contrary, if it does not rain much in a year...
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...India India urbanized rapidly. The urban population in India at the beginning of the 20th century was about 25.8 million constituting 10.8 % of the total population in 1901. The problem with urbanization arose when the definition of urban center could not be standardized in the first Census which was conducted after gaining independence and also because of massive rural-urban migration which occurred due to partition of the country. The highest level was noted during 1970 (3.8%). It increased to 286.1 million comprising 27.8 % of the total population in 2001. The average annual growth rate of the urban population was 2.37 % in 2001. There was a slight decrease in the period of 2005-2010, and annual growth rate was 2.31%. However, with the beginning of 2011, the situation changed to 2.76%. It is predicted that this number will only increase. Industrialization started with the help of first Prime Minister. It was a key to alleviating poverty. Thus, India gave priority to heavy industry and neglected agriculture. The government was allowed to regulate all basic business decisions. Beginning of 1980 brought mild trends of deregulation together with economic reforms and liberation of trade and financial policies. In 1991, there was adopted a major reform program. The government promoted competitive economy and foreign investments. Global integration was encouraged with a significant reduction in the usage of important tariffs and licenses. In 1993, trade was completely free. An average...
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