Plant Kingdom or Animal and Plant Kingdom The whole plant kingdom is classified into two major divisions: Cryptogams (non-flowering plants) and Phanerogams (flowering plants). The flowering plants are evolutionary more advanced than non-flowering plants. 1. Cryptogams Cryptogams are … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2015
Brief Note on Cabinet Mission Plan (1946)
Introduction The political agitation in India was mounting every day. It was an alarming sign because once the forces went out of control the 1857 history could have easily been repeated. The Prime Minister of United Kingdom, therefore, at once announced that a team of three Cabinet Ministers … [Read more...]
‘Cowards Die Many Times Before Their Death’ - Origin, Meaning and Expansion of Idea
Origin: The origin of this proverb is William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar. Shakespeare’s Julias Caesar said, "Cowards die many times before their death" to brush aside his wife’s fears and superstitions. He declared this with the assertion that the valiant would never taste of death but … [Read more...]
How to Empower Women in India?
How to empower Women? To "empower women" means to authorize power or increase the overall position, status and condition of women in every spheres of life. Empowerment of Women would result in better and more developed society. When women contribute equally along with men for the benefit of … [Read more...]
Essay on Women Empowerment: Its Meaning and Importance
Women Empowerment Introduction: The topic on "Women Empowerment" is a burning issue all over the world. "Women empowerment" and "women equality with men" is a universal issue. What is the meaning of Women Empowerment? Women Empowerment refers to the creation of an environment for women where they … [Read more...]
Essay on Inflation in India: Problems and Government Initiatives
What is Inflation? Inflation may be defined as a situation in which too many people purchase too few goods. The purchasing power of the money goes down and the prices not only of luxury goods but of many essential commodities such as rice, wheat, cloth, vegetable oil, sugar, etc. also starts to … [Read more...]
Information on Holi Festival - Festival of Colours
Holi is also known as the “Festival of colours”. People move out of their homes with coloured water to paint the face and clothes of every passer-by. The chanting of “Holi hai” can be heard everywhere. There is no ill will at all. The social distinction between the rich and the poor, the … [Read more...]
Facts about Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Union Territory)
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprises of two islands, namely, Andaman Island to the North and Nicobar Island to the South. It is a union territory. It is actually a group of islands at the juncture of Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. These islands are separated from … [Read more...]
Brief History of Home Rule League Movement
Home Rule League Movement Introduction: The Surat Congress led to the split of the Indian National Congress. It affected the national movement which lost momentum. But the World War I offered an opportunity for the union of the Extremists and the Moderates. As a result, the national movement was … [Read more...]
Early life of Balaji Bajirao (Maratha Peshwa)
Balaji Bajirao When Bajirao died, his eldest son Balaji Bajirao, also known as Nana Saheb, had not reached the age of nineteen. But Shahu treated all posts as hereditary and as far as possible he usually preferred to appoint the legal heir of a deceased official. By this practice, he strengthened … [Read more...]