English in India and the role of the elite in the national project the elite in the national project1 Annie MO NTAUT‚ INALCO (SeDyL)‚ Paris Published in Problematizing Language Studies‚ Cultural‚ Theoretical and Applied Perspectives‚ Essays in Honor of Rama Kant Agnihotri Akar Books‚ Delhi‚ 2010‚ pp. 83-116 (eds. S. I. Hasnain & S. Chaudhary) Abstract Introduced by the British colonization and today the official language of the Indian Nation in association with Hindi‚ English is spoken
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Relationship between Politics and Religion in India Indian politics has an important relationship with Religion. Religion fulfills the role of an ideology in a situation of transition when there is a plethora of new demands and constant adjustments have to be made. Both Islam and Hinduism in the late nineteenth century were trying to accommodate the new demands. This ruptured their earlier accommodations and led to conflict with the necessity of a complex interaction between nationalism and Religion
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to see the various changes that our National Flag went through since its first inception. It was discovered or recognised during our national struggle for freedom. The evolution of the Indian National Flag sailed through many vicissitudes to arrive at what it is today. In one way it reflects the political developments in the nation. Some of the historical milestones in the evolution of our National Flag involve the following: | | Unofficial flag of India in 1906 | | The Berlin committee
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Politics and Prospects of Reservation of Women in India Dr. Lubna Yousuf Lecturer Govt. Degree College for Women‚ Anantnag‚ Kashmir Gender equality – political and social – is guaranteed in the Constitution of India. This political equality not only includes the equal right to franchise to both men and women‚ but also equal right to gain access to the formal institutionalized centres of power. This
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA NATIONAL MISSION FOR A GREEN INDIA National Consultations Comments sent by : Name : Organization : Address : Email: Consultation Organised by Centre for Environment Education Ministry of Environment and Forests GOVERNMENT OF INDIA NATIONAL MISSION FOR A GREEN INDIA National Consultations Consultation Organised by Centre for Environment Education How to use this book 1. This is a draft mission document of the “National Mission for a Green India (or Green
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THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN NIGERIAN POLITICS AND ITS SUSTAINABILITY FOR POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT Oluwaseun Olawale AFOLABI‚ PhD (in view) (Ibadan) Institut Français de Recherche en Afique (IFRA) - Nigeria Research Fellow‚ Institute of African Studies‚ University of Ibadan‚ Nigeria. Abstract Nigeria has a pluralistic State has taken religion to a position of importance in every facet of her politics. The nation is the most populous country in West Africa vest with religious diversities: Christianity
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NATIONAL INCOME ANALYSIS OF INDIA (1950-2013) India is home to 1.24 billion people‚ which is about 17.5 per cent of the global population. The Indian economy is the 12th largest in USD exchange rate terms. India is the second fastest growing economy in the world. However‚ it accounts for only 2.98 per cent of world GDP in US dollar terms and 5.0 per cent in purchasing power parity (ppp) terms. Hence‚ there exists a huge potential for catch up. The global welfare too is linked to progress in India
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they think national sport of India is‚ at least a few would answer Cricket. Actually‚ the National Sport of India is Field Hockey. The hockey team members deserve better treatment and higher praise. Do we treat both the sports equally or are we biased towards any one? Today‚ it is obvious the Cricket is growing more popular. Dhoni fans are ubiquitous in India. Clearly‚ cricket influences the current Indian crowd significantly. But do we promptly conclude that Cricket is our national sport and take
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National Parks and Sanctuaries in India National Parks Depending on the area and terrain National Parks provide ample opportunities to the visitors to have a close encounters with the wilds. But what is so exquisite about the Indian National Parks is the variance that they are equipped with. Whether it comes to the flora‚ avifauna‚ and aquafauna‚ or witnessing various wild forms in their natural surroundings on an elephant or inside a jeep‚ wild ventures in are simply amazing! Some of the best
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American National Politics – Quiz 1 1. Lincoln Author of “gov’t by the people‚ of the people‚ and for the people” 2. Democracy Invented by the Greeks and used to govern their city-states 3. Elitism a theory including “hyperpluralism”‚ “gridlock”‚ “blame game”‚ “beraucratic rulemaking”. 4. Current views Political power is actually held by 5‚000 or so people “at the very top” of our banks‚ corporations‚ universities‚ military. The “best and the brightest” rule 5. Popular sovereighty
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