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The Contours of Secularism: A Comparative Study of Western and Indian Models Secularism, a concept that has profoundly shaped modern political and social landscapes, embodies the separation of religious and political spheres. However, its implementation and interpretation vary significantly across different cultures and historical contexts. This article delves into the distinct characteristics of Western secularism … Read more
E Governance The “e” in e-Governance stands for ‘electronic’. Thus, e-Governance is basically associated with carrying out the functions and achieving the results of governance through the utilization of ICT (Information and Communications Technology), So it is the application of INFRASTRUCTURE, budget Resources, ensure security, monitor assessment, Internet connectivity speed, promote awareness among public regarding … Read more
Social Institutions: Family, Marriage, Kinship, Religion and Social stratification in India Society is the combination of individuals. These individuals have their various needs which they want to be satisfied. For this purpose people behave in a customary way which is controlled by norms. This participation of people for the attainment of their various … Read more
Human role in pollution control The enhanced pace of developmental activities and rapid Urbanization have resulted in Stress on natural Resources and Quality Of Life. The trend of increasing pollution in various environmental media is evident from the deteriorating air and water quality, higher noise levels, increasing vehicular emission etc. Realising the urgent need for … Read more
The Shadow of Power: A Deep Dive into Dictatorship Dictatorship, a term that evokes images of iron-fisted rule, suppression, and the erosion of individual liberties, has plagued humanity throughout history. From ancient empires to modern regimes, the allure of absolute power has repeatedly led to the rise of dictators, leaving behind a trail of suffering … Read more
Rajaram Mohun Laid Stress on the study of English & established the Hindu College in Calcutta Roy alongwith David Hare. Maharishi The grandfather of Rabindranath Tagore. He inspired a number of thinkers like Devendranath Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar & Akshay Kumar Datta who became Brahmo Samaj Tagore members. … Read more
The Constituent Assembly Debate on the Abolition of the Death Penalty: A Struggle for Justice and Humanity The Constituent Assembly of India, tasked with drafting the nation’s constitution, grappled with numerous complex issues, including the question of capital punishment. The debate on the abolition of the death penalty, which unfolded in 1949, was a pivotal … Read more
The GDI measures gender gaps in Human Development achievements by accounting for disparities between Women and men in three basic dimensions of human development—Health, knowledge and living standards using the same component indicators as in the HDI. The GDI is the ratio of the HDIs calculated separately for females and males using the same methodology … Read more
Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation in India India is an agrarian economy with more than half of the Population living in rural areas and depending on agriculture for their income. However, since the economic INFRASTRUCTURE Sector as it is one of the key drivers responsible for India’s propelling economic Growth. Infrastructure Development in India has been … Read more
Provisions for scheduled castes, Tribes and Minorities CONSITITONAL PROVISIONS FOR SC & ST Constitutional History In the original Constitution, ARTICLE 338 provided for a special officer (the Commissioner for SCs and STs) responsible for monitoring the implementation of constitutional and legislative safeguards for SCs and STs and reporting to the president. Seventeen regional offices of … Read more