I have a great liking to read different kinds of books by different authors. Of all these books, the short stories and novels by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay have attracted and impressed me most because of many reasons. His works consist of the stories about the poor, distressed and oppressed people … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
What is the Importance of Elections in Democracy?
Elections are of utmost importance in any Democratic country. As we all know, democracy is defined as a government of the people, for the people and by the people. Such governments, as in the ancient city states of Greece, can be formed with the people directly participating in them. But in … [Read more...]
Centre State Relations in India
The framers of the Indian Constitution were fully conscious of the need for a strong Centre. They made suitable legislative, administrative and financial provisions in the Constitution designed to give the Central Government powers adequate for coping with all threats to the country's integrity and … [Read more...]
Soil Pollution: Types, Causes, Effects, and Preventive Measures
Soil Pollution is a considered as a major challenge for healthy environment. The weathering of earth's crust forms, soil over the centuries that supports the variety of microscopic and macroscopic life-forms. Soil pollution is also referred to as soil contamination. It occurs when pollutants in … [Read more...]
Nature of Revolt of 1857 in India
Nature of the 1857 Revolt The Great revolt of 1857 is often remarked as "India's first war of Independence. The nature of the revolt is discussed below: The revolt of 1857 evokes passionate reactions. Was it a mutiny of the sepoys, pure and simple? Or was it a national revolt? For far too long … [Read more...]
The Arya Samaj of Dayananda Saraswati
Arya Samaj of Dayananda Saraswati which had a wide following in northern and western India looked for the revival of pristine Hinduism. In order to achieve that objective they were keen to get rid of superstitious practices. Dayananda believed in monotheism and criticized idolatry, as much as he … [Read more...]
What caused the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857?
It was not for the first time that the sepoys mutinied against the Company in 1857. There were several instances of discontented sepoys refusing to take orders from their superiors. It was the grievances of the Sepoys that ultimately became the root cause of the 1857 revolt. In 1764 a section of … [Read more...]
Ryotwari and Mahalwari System in British India
Ryotwari and Mahalwari System The Ryotwari and Mahalwari Systems were the tow major means of collecting reveneus from agricultural lands. They were introduced in some parts of British India. Ryotwari System The revenue settlement in which the peasants were recognized as the owners of land was … [Read more...]
Short paragraph on My Grandparents
I have a sweet, loving grandmother. She is seventy years old. Her hair has turned grey. Yet, she is very active and always smiles. Her name is Sukanya Chowdhury. Every day she worships Goddess Kali very sincerely. I get ‘prasad’ from her. She gets up early in the morning. She calls me to wake up. My … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on a Farmer
A farmer lives in a village. He grows crops and keeps animals. He works very hard. He gets up early morning and begins to work in the field. He takes his plough and a pair of oxen with him. He continues to work from morning to evening. For him, rain, cold or suns do not matter much. A farmer … [Read more...]
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