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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was formed in 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand to promote political and economic cooperation and regional stability. The member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, … 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 Look East policy Abstract The Look East policy has emerged as an important Foreign Policy initiative of India in the post-Cold War period. It was launched in 1991 by the then Narasimha Rao Government with the aim of developing political contacts, increasing economic … Read more
The Reddies Reddy is a caste that originated in India, predominantly settled in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. They are classified as a forward caste. The origin of the Reddy has been linked to the Rashtrakutas, although opinions vary. At one time they were a warrior caste and later became feudal overlords and peasant proprietors. Historically … Read more
Equatorial rain forest climate is a tropical climate that is characterized by warm temperatures and high rainfall. It is found near the equator, where the sun’s rays are most direct. Equatorial rain forests are home to a wide variety of plants and animals, and they play an important role in the Earth’s climate system. Subtopics: … Read more
The Southeast trade winds are a prevailing wind found in the tropics, blowing from the southeast towards the northeast. They are part of the trade wind belt, which is a band of strong, easterly winds that encircle the Earth near the equator. The Southeast trade winds are caused by the difference in temperature between the … Read more
Nicolo de’ Conti Nicolo de’ Conti was an Italian merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia and India in the 15th century. He is considered one of the first Europeans to provide detailed accounts of these regions. De’ Conti was born in Venice around 1395. He began his career as a merchant, and … Read more
Theravada Buddhism Theravada Buddhism is the oldest surviving school of Buddhism. It is practiced in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and parts of Vietnam. Theravada Buddhism is based on the teachings of the Buddha, who lived in India in the 6th century BCE. The Buddha taught that the cause of suffering is desire, and … Read more
Buddhist Literature Introduction Buddhism is a religion that originated in India over 2,500 years ago. It is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who is also known as the Buddha. The Buddha taught that suffering is caused by attachment and that the way to end suffering is to follow the Eightfold Path. Buddhist literature … Read more
Thang-ta and Sarit Sarak Thang-ta and Sarit Sarak are two of the most popular martial arts in the world. They are both based on the use of weapons, and they both have a long and rich history. Thang-ta is a martial art that originated in India. It is a form of stick fighting that is … Read more