Social Issues in India (causes, effects and solutions)
Posted in Social Issues in India by Team Work On March 23, 2015
Social Issues in India Introduction: Social issues (also social problem, social evil, and social conflict) refers to any undesirable condition that is opposed either by the whole society or by a section of the society. India is facing a large number of
Festivals of India (national, religious, harvest and seasonal)
Posted in Culture of India by Festival Team On March 21, 2015
Festivals of India Introduction: Festivals in India are celebrated with great passion and joy. Even the foreigners who arrive in India get overwhelmed after watching the Indian festivals. In India, numerous numbers of festivals are celebrated. Types of Festivals: Three types of festivals
Interesting Facts about India
Posted in Important India by Team Work On October 15, 2013
India is a large country and has rich cultural heritage. It is the birthplace of several tribes, religions and cultures. Here are some interesting facts about India. 1. Origin of the Name ‘India’: The origin of the name ‘India’ is derived from River
Arranged Marriage and Love Marriage in India
Posted in Blog by Suman Shukla On April 20, 2015
Arranged Marriage and Love Marriage in India Arranged Marriage Arranged marriage or wedding refers to the system where parents or some other persons with authority control the selection of mates. Arranged by Parents: Marriages are arranged by parents for centuries in India. They often do
Comparison between Traditional Society and Modern Society
Posted in Blog by Suman Shukla On April 20, 2015
Traditional Society and Modern Society The following are the points of difference between traditional and modern societies: 1. Traditional societies are technologically primitive. They have little amount of control over nature and environment. These people are practically at the mercy of the nature.
Short Paragraph on Importance of Cooperation
Posted in Essays, Paragraphs and Articles by Suman Shukla On April 20, 2015
Cooperation enables people to set aside their differences and arrive at a mutual solution for achieving a common goal. The society cannot exist without cooperation. Consensus holds society together and it is cooperation which points up and strengthens consensus. Cooperation makes possible
Short Paragraph on Mother Teresa
Posted in Famous and Great Personalities of India by Team Work On April 20, 2015
Mother Teresa is also known as “Blessed Teresa of Calcutta”. Her earlier name was “Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu”. She was born on 26th August, 1910 at the then Yugoslavia (now Republic of Macedonia). She came to India in 1929. Mother Teresa was Roman Catholic nun moved to Calcutta’s
Short Paragraph on Swami Vivekananda
Posted in Famous and Great Personalities of India by Team Work On April 20, 2015
Swami Vivekananda was a great Hindu saint and religious leader. He established the Ramakrishna Mission. He was born in Kolkata on January 12, 1863. His original name was Narendranath Datta. He had in-depth knowledge of Hindu scriptures such as the four Vedas, Upanishads,
Short Essay on Mahatma Gandhi (Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi)
Posted in Famous and Great Personalities of India by Team Work On April 20, 2015
Mahatma Gandhi Introduction: Gandhiji was one of the greatest Indian of all time. He is called the Father of the Indian Nation. His original name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was given the title of “Mahatma“, which implies “Great Soul“. People also call him “Bapu” affectionately.
Vedic Agriculture in Ancient India
Posted in History of Ancient India by P Jain On April 17, 2015
Vedic Agriculture The agriculture in Ancient India during the Vedic period was an important vocation, and the social, religious customs were mainly associated with the agricultural practices, like ploughing, sowing, reaping and harvesting. The study of crops and plants, received considerable attention of
Short Paragraph on Mahavir Janma Kalyanak (Mahavir Jayanti)
Posted in Essays, Paragraphs and Articles by Festival Team On April 17, 2015
Mahavir Janma Kalyanak (also Mahavir Jayanti) is a religious Jain festival. It is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Mahavira. It usually falls within the month of March or April. Lord Mahavira was the 24th and last among the Tirthankaras. The foremost accepted date
Short Essay on Gudi Padwa Festival
Posted in Essays, Paragraphs and Articles by Festival Team On April 17, 2015
Gudi Padwa (also Gudi Padva) celebrates the New Year’s Day in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a Hindu festival. It is celebrated on the first day of Hindu Month of Chaitra. The festival generally coincides with the Udagi celebration in
Three Gunas (Trigunas) - Sattava, Rajas and Tamas
Three Gunas The three gunas (trigunas) in Indian philosophy are Sattava, Rajas and Tamas. Generally, men are of composite characters for predominance of one quality or the other. They are each discussed below: Sattava Guna refers to the quality of nobility. These people