“The Indian Removal Acts” Imagine in today’s society‚ all of a certain minority being sent to Maine against their will while the public was cheering it on. It is incredibly immoral to do such a thing; yet in the early 1800’s this is basically what happened to the Cherokee Nation of Indians. Starting in 1814‚ Andrew Jackson wanted to move the Cherokee Indians from their ancestral homeland of North Carolina‚ Tennessee‚ Georgia‚ and Alabama‚ to the present day state of Oklahoma. The Indian Nations
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1947. They were inter-connected with all aspects of Indian society. In terms of the economy‚ railways played a major role in integrating markets and increasing trade. Domestic and international economic trends shaped the pace of railway construction and the demand for the important traffic flows to the ports. In terms of politics‚ railways shaped the finances of the colonial government and the Princely States. At the same time‚ Indian political institutions influenced railway ownership
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The British Raj and the India’s Caste System The Indian caste system‚ known as Varnas‚ is a centuries old system of social stratification. It is a strict hierarchal system that determines a person’s occupation for them. It also determines what they can wear‚ who they can talk to‚ who they can marry. Those on the top of the pyramid have all the wealth‚ power‚ and prestige‚ while those on the bottom are treated no better than the trash that is thrown away. It consists of four Varna’s: Brahmins‚
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Indian writing in English Raja Rammohan Ray was the first Indian to effectively express himself in black and white through English though he was initiated to the language when he was in his teens. Thereafter Vivekananda showed his perfect masterly over the language through his evocative prose‚ which made the west sit up and take notice of the greatness of Hinduism. Tagore also had written some poems in English. However‚ there is no denying the fact that Indian writings in English were extremely
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www.moneycontrol.com 2. www.ibef.org 3. Pricewaterhousecooper research 4. Deloitte research 5. www.Livemint.com 6. http://www.indianretailer.com/article/sector-watch/food-and-grocery/Standingagainst-each-other-1489/ 7. Business monitor international(Indian retail report Q1‚2012) 8. ASA & Associates report‚ August 2012 9. http://www.punebds.com/pf.asp 10. http://www.managementparadise.com/forums/principles-management-p-o-m/208682pest-analysis-retail-industry.html 11. http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary
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Indian Rebellion of 1857- A Sociological Perspective The Indian rebellion of 1857 which is also known as ‘India’s First War of Independence’ was a crucial historic moment for our country. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 did not occur as a result of one specific event; it was an accumulation of several events‚ over time‚ resulting in its eventual outbreak. It was in reality a product of colonial rule‚ of the accumulated grievances of the people against the British. The Rebellion of 1857 could be
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republic." It has 28 states and seven Union Territories. With a population of approximately 112 crore‚ India happens to be the largest democracy in the world. Indian polity is a multi-party democracy‚ based on the adult franchise system of voting. That is any Indian citizen of 18 and above‚ who is not debarred by law‚ can vote in the Indian elections‚ at national‚ state and local levels. India is a parliamentary democracy and a federal parliamentary representative democratic republic‚ where the Prime
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Introduction Indian painting has a very long tradition and history in Indian art. The earliest Indian paintings were the rock paintings of pre-historic times‚ the petroglyphs found in places like Bhimbetka ‚ some of them from before 5500 BC. And also an imperative part of Indian art culture is dominated by sculptures in India. Indian sculptures started from bronze and other stones. Sculpture of India has its roots from the planet’s oldest Indus Valley Civilization to globally celebrated modern Indian sculpture
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Project IPL A revolution in Indian Sports & Entertainment 27 May 2008 Indian Premier League (IPL) A revolution in Indian sports and entertainment Over 200 million Indian viewers‚ 10 million international viewers‚ 4 million live spectators: the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a sports and entertainment revolution in the making‚ surpassing all records of viewership on ground and on media. Advertising revenue and ticket sales have exceeded all expectations‚ making IPL highly profitable for the organisers
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History of Indian Women In The Past And Today Introduction The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millennia. From a largely unknown status 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 History There are very few texts specifically dealing with the role of women; an important exception is the strIdharmapaddhati of Tryambakayajvan
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