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Human Development is a process of enlarging people’s choices. The most critical ones are to lead a long and healthy life, to be educated and to enjoy a decent standard of living. Additional choices include political freedom, guaranteed Human Rights and self-respect.Human development has to be development of the people, by the people, for the … Read more
Empowering Change: The Role of Women and Women’s Organizations Introduction The world is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, globalization, and shifting social norms. Amidst these changes, the role of women and women’s organizations in driving positive change is increasingly recognized. From advocating for gender equality to spearheading sustainable development initiatives, … Read more
Fascist Ideology and its global implications Fascism is an effective political ideology whose central theme is the notion of an organically combined national community, exemplified in a belief in ‘strength through unity’. The individual, in a factual sense, is nothing; individual identity must be completely absorbed into the community or social group. To … Read more
Human Migration Human migration, the permanent change of residence by an individual or group; it excludes such movements as nomadism, migrant labour, commuting, and tourism, all of which are transitory in nature. Human migration is the movement of people from one place to another with the intention of settling in the new location. … Read more
Essence of Ethics Ethics comes from Greek word “ethos” means character, habit, culture, ways of behaviour etc. Ethics is also called “moral philosophy”. The word “moral” comes from Latin word “mores” which signifies customs, character, behaviour, etc. Thus ethics may be defined as the systematic study of human actions from the point of view of … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> India's role in united nation India is one of the founding members of the UN. It signed the Declaration by United Nations at Washington on 1 January 1942 and also participated in the historic UN Conference of International Organization at San Francisco from 25 April to … Read more
Environmental influences are important both at the prenatal and postnatal stages of Human Development. At the prenatal stage, when a fetus is in the mother’s womb, internal or external harmful agents, such as certain legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, lead and pollutants can harm the unborn baby’s development. The mother’s Nutrition, diseases and emotional Stress … Read more
The Imperative of Transparency in Modern Governance and Business The 21st century has witnessed a dramatic shift in the global landscape, driven by technological advancements, interconnectedness, and a growing demand for accountability. In this context, transparency has emerged as a cornerstone of good governance and responsible business practices. This article delves into the multifaceted imperative … Read more
Biodiversity Conservation & Rural Livelihood Improvement Project (BCRLIP): A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Development Introduction The intricate web of life on Earth, known as biodiversity, is facing unprecedented threats. Habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and overexploitation are driving species extinctions at an alarming rate, jeopardizing the delicate balance of ecosystems and the well-being of humanity. … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> During the first three decades after Independence, the Indian economy stagnated around a trend rate of Growth of 3.5 per cent, popularly known as the Hindu rate of growth. The scenario changed during the 1980s. The acceleration of growth during the 1980s to 5.6 per cent … Read more