...Choosing to live in Ancient India Ancient India had more aspect that was more desirable compared with other societies like Mesopotamia. Below are the reasons that configured me to choose Ancient India as my domicile. Strong religious Background Ancient India had stable religious background as it contains more regions such as Buddhism and Jainism. Hinduism is a large religion in ancient India, its interactions with other religions incorporated different cultures (Prabhu, 2013). Therefore, changing how people relate and live in the society. Political stability During ancient India, there were many republics which put in practice democracy. The republics were headed by king called Raja, who was the leader of executive, legislature and judiciary. The King was assisted by official members elected from the empire (Woods, 2011). Official was to give advisers to the king. Centralization in administration of power...
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...Indian Streams Reserach Journal Vol.2,Issue.I/Feb; 12pp.1-4 A. PREMA Research Papers ISSN:-2230-7850 WOMEN STATUS IN INDIA A. PREMA Ph.D., Research Scholar, Department of History, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar-68002,Tamilnadu. Abstract This paper tries to explain the development of women movement in India and the status of women during the Vedic period and British period. It also tries to explain the position of women on the basis of socioeconomic – political empowerment. KEY WORDS : Women position in India a historical back ground, Bakti movement, political movement, socio-religious reform movement, status of women during British period, women's organizations stared by Men and women and conclusion. Introduction The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millennia, from equal status with men in ancient times through the low points of the medieval period, to the promotion of equal rights by many reformers, the history of women in India has been eventful. In modern India, women have adorned high offices in India including that of the president, prime minister, speaker of the lok sabha and leader of the opposition. As of 2011, the president of India, the speaker of the lok sabha and the leader of the opposition in lok sabha (lower house of the parliament) are all women. The roots of the Indian women's movement go back to the 19th century male social reformers who took up issues concerning women and started women's organizations...
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...harassment and agony suffered by women. OVERVIEW OF LITERARURE: Exploitation of women has been by the society’s evil norms has been the focus of considerable concern for several decades. However dowry death has been a primary concern for many researchers. A number of researchers have operationally defined marriages as money earning rackets through dowry ( Gopalan Retheesh Babu 2010 , Bontha Veerraju Babu 2010 ). Research has indicated that dowry death is not only prevalent in rural areas but urban areas too. It is regarded as a crime against humanity. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: The basic concept behind this research is that dowry has become the deadliest enemy of this free and civilized society. The root cause behind dowry deaths is Hindu religious orthodoxy. In olden days dowry was given voluntarily and out of love and affection but these days customs have become brutally dangerous. This paper appraises the public health onus of mortality in the society due to dowry death. It also takes into consideration some demographic and socio-economic factors. RESEARCH QUESTIONS: * Why is dowry system prevalent in our society even in the 21st century ? * What impact does it create on the development of the society ? * What has been done to uproot this social evil...
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...Tour of the World Research Paper-India A Business Report on India A business partnership with at global level demands that the country chosen for business must promise the new business with growth, diversification profit. A lot has been said about the countries of the West regarding their age old stable systems and their efficiency at handling business. However, western markets are highly saturated and suffer from several issues, including sanctions, clandestine policies and reduced distribution of power. Newly developed or developing countries, on the other hand, have the potential to not only accommodate a new business in their markets. Amongst the top developing countries in the world, India is considered as one of the fastest developing economies (Thapar, 2002). It is also claimed that setting up a business in this economy is beneficial in terms of growth and profit. Research of information available in the market and the media is required to understand how and why India can be considered as an option of a new market for the purpose of expanding business. India is the seventh largest country in the world, the second most in population levels and the largest democracy in the world. The government system in the country is quasi-federal, which means that it has a bipartisan political system that is based on American federal government as well on the Westminster system of the United Kingdom which has followed a two house system. The states have their own...
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...many sciences had their origin in India. Mathematics began there. You are even today counting 1, 2, 3, etc. to zero, after Sanskrit figures, and you all know that algebra also originated in India.’ It is also a fitting time to review the contributions of Indian mathematicians from ancient times to the present, as in 2010, India will be hosting the International Congress of Mathematicians. This quadrennial meeting brings together mathematicians from around the world to discuss the most significant developments in the subject over the past four years and to get a sense of where the subject is heading in the next four. The idea of holding such a congress at regular intervals actually started at The Columbian Exhibition in Chicago in 1893. This exhibition had sessions to highlight the advancement of knowledge in different fields. One of these was a session on mathematics. Another, perhaps more familiar to readers of Prabuddha Bharata, was the famous Parliament of Religions in which Swami Vivekananda first made his public appearance in the West. Following the Chicago meeting, the first International Congress of Mathematicians took place in Zurich in 1897. It was at the next meeting at Paris in 1900 that Hilbert formulated his now famous 23 Problems. Since that time, the congress has been meeting approximately every four years in different cities around the world, and in 2010, the venue will be Hyderabad, India. This is the first time in its more ...
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...World Religions Midterm Paper RELIGION: HINDUISM RITUAL: ARYUVEDIC Hinduism as we have learnt previously originated in India and has a large following, even outside of India in countries such as the United States and other parts of Asia as well. Many people debate as to whether Hinduism can actually be regarded as a religion due to the various ideologies it encompasses. It proposes ideas which are seemingly, should not be considered religious due to many people. The lack of a spiritual figure who can be looked up to and prayed to , as do the other familiar religions, give many a cause to disregard it as a religion but rather as a way of life. One of such practices which are incorporated into their rituals is Ayurveda. It is a practice which is concerned with providing holistic healing for individuals. In the following paragraphs, I will go into detail about Ayurveda, detailing its origins/ beginnings, types and its use across the world. Ayurveda is an ancient medicinal form of science which was practiced in India (as Hinduism also started in India). It began centuries and the word Ayurveda in Sanskrit is “Ayur” which means “life” and “veda” which also means “science” Therefore, in keeping with its aim of providing holistic healing can be considered to be a life science. The practice of Ayurveda started in India centuries ago and is often referred to as the ‘mother of healing’. Ancient Greek and Chinese medicine too was influenced from Ayurveda and its natural healing...
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...TermPaperWarehouse.com - Free Term Papers, Essays and Research Documents The Research Paper Factory * Join * Search * Browse * Saved Papers ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form * Home Page » * Other Topics History of Indian Mathematics In: Other Topics History of Indian Mathematics MATHEMATICS IN INDIA The history of maths in india is very great & eventful.Indians gave the system of numerals, zero, geometry & equations to the world. The great Indian mathematician Aryabhata (476-529) wrote the Aryabhatiya ─ a volume of 121 verses. Apart from discussing astronomy, he laid down procedures of arithmetic, geometry, algebra and trigonometry. He calculated the value of Pi at 3.1416 and covered subjects like numerical squares and cube roots. Aryabhata is credited with the emergence of trigonometry through sine functions. Around the beginning of the fifteenth century Madhava (1350-1425) developed his own system of calculus based on his knowledge of trigonometry. He was an untutored mathematician from Kerala, and preceded Newton and Liebnitz by a century. The twentieth-century genius Srinivas Ramanujan (1887-1920) developed a formula for partitioning any natural number, expressing an integer as the sum of squares, cubes, or higher power of a few integers. Origin of Zero and the Decimal System The zero was known to the ancient Indians and most probably the knowledge of it spread from India to other cultures....
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...India has one of the largest populations in the entire world, and with that comes the second largest education system in the word. It is estimated that around thirty percent of India's population is under the age of fifteen[1], thus more children in the education systems. The large education system in India has not always had the best of reputations, and still does not hold a very reputable name for itself. Though there has been strides for improvements in the system of education for India in the last decade, the fundamentals of the law on education is where the main issue lies. There have been many changes to the education system of India in the years since their independence, but there is not much to show for the changes that have been made to their system since the quality of education material, as well as the quality of educators has made little improvement. The education system in India saw many changes shortly after colonial times, and have continued to change since then but the changes have not made as large of an impact as they should have. Many people see the education in India as inadequate, which it may certainly be. Before the British East India Company took the steps to intervene into the educational system, education had little to do with government. The education of India has an interesting history. It is believed by many historians that in the ancient days, the material that was to be taught was done so by word of mouth and was to be taught by the sages and...
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...The Numerical Impact & History Of A Materialistic Society University Author Note Abstract This paper utilizes four published research articles and six online renowned articles that contain relevant information and reports on how various materialistic spending and reasoning has impacted numerous societies over different times in history. The piece will compare and contrast the benefits of unnecessary spending on an economy as well as one’s state of mind. It’ll also delve in to the common practice of obtaining material for impression purposes and the benefits or lack thereof of doing so. The paper will also draw common correlation between jewelry and society all over history to modern daytime to find the more significant aspect to a society between living and impression. Centuries of historical documents suggest that a materialistic society causes a population to be more unhappy, divided and non-beneficial because of its emphasis on overvaluing items in the process of finding happiness. The emphasis on earning our peers acceptance through materials would lead us to achieve further happiness but statistics prove other wise. In ancient Rome, Asia and Africa along with medieval Europe there has been recorded history of how excess goods and jewelry were used to accentuate their self-importance and status to others. In modern time we find ourselves shopping, adding unnecessary expenses to our lives during the holiday seasons to reach a level of acceptance...
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...A RESEARCH PROPOSAL ON “CUSTOMERS’ PERCEPTION RELATED TO CREDIT APPRAISAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES OF SELECTED BANK LOANS IN U.T. OF DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI’’ Submitted to Post Graduate Department of Business Studies Sardar Patel University VallabhVidyanagar Submitted by Dipankar Prajapati Asst. Professor at SSR College of ACS, Silvassa U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. INTRODUCTION__________________________________________________ BANKING SYSTEM IN INDIA Banking is believed to have existed in the most crude form in India, as early as Vedic period. Money lending was common practice in India, with the ancient people. The Puranas and Smritis mention about money changing and money lending. Manusmriti contains reference regarding deposits, pledges, policy on loans and rates of interest. Kautiliya’s Arthashastra also speaks extensively on banking practices in ancient India. The banking system of a country occupies a pivotal role in functioning and development of a country’s economy. In fact, it lies at the core of money market and also plays a complementary role in supporting the capital market. It is necessary to remember that the structure of the banking and financial system of any country is neither created at one stroke, nor is it permanent for all times to come. The fact of the matter is that various institution get evolved over a period of time, either through the trial and error method adopted by the people or at the instance of government. ...
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...Organic Compound Research Paper: Cinnamaldehyde Cinnamaldehyde is the oil in cinnamon that gives it its unique scent and flavor. This yellowish, sweet, and oily liquid [Cheng] is found naturally occurring in the bark of small evergreen trees called Cinnamomum zeylanicum [Burnham], which are located in southern parts of India and Sri Lanka. Dating back to ancient times when it was first discovered, Cinnamon had great value. People living in biblical times used it as a perfume or anointing oil, while Egyptians used it in the burial of their mummies. Each civilization had a different use for it, but in all civilizations it was an item of worth. Cinnamaldehyde has many other names to describe it, but the most common name (other than its common name Cinnamaldehyde) is its IUPAC name: (2E)-3-phenylprop-2-enal, or 3-phenyl-2-propenal. Its formula is C6H5CH=CHCHO, it is in the family of aldehydes, and the Merck Index Number is 2297. Also, its structures are showed below: Structure: Ball and Stick Method Structural Formula And, a common reaction of Cinnamaldehyde is an aldol condensation reaction, which is the first reaction that occurs when Cinnamaldehyde is being synthesized to obtain commercial cinnamon. It is shown below: As stated previously, Cinnamaldehyde is found in the bark of an evergreen tree native to Southern India/Sri Lanka. This bark can be used to make Cinnamon. Cinnamon then became a valuable possession in the ancient times; it was...
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...SEO Keyword: Uses for hemp Hemp’s history as a healing herb has been long chronicled throughout time. The first mention of it dates back to ancient Chinese civilization. The first written record of hemp as medicine came in 2737 BC. At that time, Emperor Shen Neng prescribed hemp and marijuana for a range of conditions from gout to childbirth. Its healing properties spread throughout the region, expanding into the Middle East as well as parts of Africa and India. At this time in history, hemp and cannabis tended to blur into one another in written history. However, hemp extended beyond health care. Ancient civilization understood the practical uses for hemp in everything from clothing to tools to food. The infatuation for hemp continued across...
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...Patrick Frank, Pearson Prentice/Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 07458. Method of Presentation: Lectures with PowerPoint presentations and class discussion. Student Learning Outcomes: Art 100 – Introduction to Art Concepts is a survey course whose purpose is to develop the ability of students to see an art object or building on objective, perceptual, and interpretive levels. The student will learn the vocabulary of art; recognize the materials and techniques of art processes and learn to recognize the historical styles and changing tastes of the public and the art market. To evaluate the student outcomes, standards of achievement will be measured by exams, practice tests, class participation, museum reports and research papers. This will identify how successfully each student processes the visual images and the meanings that they contain. Specific areas of student development will be: 1. Communication. Students will listen to multi-media presentations,...
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...Introduction:- In India, it is no doubt that a woman is seen as pristine, pious and worshipped on one hand but on the other hand she faces discrimination against her gender identity and victimized by the societal norms created in male dominant society. She never got the legitimate place and never enjoyed a respected position in the society even after all the civilization and societal revolutions. Male superiority is still a legitimate concern for any society and adverse conditions for women are still widely prevalent. The emancipation of women and the accomplishment of full balance between genders should dependably be the essential goal of society. Such denial cannot be justified on any grounds – political, moral or legal and not even biological. If we look through the ancient Hindu Society, a woman did not enjoy any reasonable social status and looked upon as a dependent with hardly any property rights. Under the old Mitakshara Law, the son attains an interest and right in the family property on birth. According to this school, a son, grandson, and a great grandson constitute a class of coparceners, based on births in family. No female is a member of the coparcenary in Mitakshara Law. The constitution of India guarantees equality of opportunity and equal status to both men and women citizen. Since article 14 of the Constitution enshrines “equality before law” and article 15 prohibits any form of discrimination. Perhaps this Constitutional mandate compelled the govt. of India to amend...
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...INDIAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION AND PEDAGOGY: AN ESSENTIAL PROPOSITION Prof. N.B. Biswas1 Epistemology and pedagogy both the concepts are philosophical in its origin. The present century demands an integrated teacher who can shape the inner potentiality of a learner through an integrated approach of knowledge of the content area and of the philosophy of teaching. Since, India won Independence; attempt has been made to formulate a national education policy. It has been essential to evolve an Indian philosophy of education in the light of the tradition and culture upheld by Swami Vivekananda, Rabindra Nath Tagore, M. K. Gandhi, Sri Aurobinda and others. Every nation needs an educational philosophy for building up a sound system of education. India has passed through various stages of development during different periods. Since Brahmanistic education it has followed the monastic scholastic, realistic, idealistic and pragmatic trends when values changed and new priorities emerged. India is a land where values have emerged and influenced the cultural life of the land. The cross-cultural studies of modern values show an increasing tendency towards materialistic and self-centered outlook. The world in which we live today is shrinking every day, but every nation is busy in building a wall of prejudice. This is why we need to develop an Indian Philosophy of Education. Since 1944 and uptil now about 150 philosophical studies have been carried out on education, out of which only 10 studies...
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