Asia Journal of Global Studies Vol 4‚ No 2 (2010-11)‚ 93-102 Asia Association for Global Studies Globalization‚ Hinduism‚ and Cultural Change in India Anita Bhela University of Delhi‚ India ABSTRACT This paper analyzes the impact of globalization on the religion‚ culture‚ and identity of Hindus in India. It describes how Hinduism‚ over epochs‚ adapted to outside influences and retained its unique character‚ but the sudden onslaught of globalization in our era is threatening its core
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“Suddenly the King stopped. The furrow revealed a golden hand: tiny fingers rising up like a grass‚ as if drawn by the sunshine. Janaka moved the dirt away‚ and found hidden within the soft‚ moist earth a baby girl‚ healthy and radiant‚ smiling joyfully‚ as if waiting to be found.”(Pattanaik 2013:9) In the same supernatural way‚ Draupadi is gifted by Holy Fire. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni has explained the birth of Draupadi through Dhai Ma in The Palace of Illusions: “Behold‚ we give you this girl
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Practices and Beliefs Different inhabitants in Mindanao result in big differences of practices and beliefs. Discrimination is common and this happens everywhere. Despite this‚ Lumads‚ Catholic Christians‚ and Muslims are free to express their beliefs and practices. Lumads have not succumbed to the modern ways of living. Up to this day‚ they prefer to live in the mountainsides of Mindanao‚ living the traditional life. Their beliefs can be seen through the ornaments of every woman and the woven dresses
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In memory of the late Periyar E. V. Ramasami and Dr. B. Ambedkar by Hadwa Dom Based on the Original Indian Patriots Council Edition by Dr. Chatterjee Warning: This book is not meant for decorating your bookshelf‚ but for circulation amongst others as fast as you can so that we can save our MOTHERLAND! Published by Dalitstan Journal `Oh You Hindu Awake’ by Dr. Chatterjee was originally published by Indian Patriots Council‚ in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Comemoration Issue‚ April 1993‚ free
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Ramagundam Performance at a glance Parameter 2005- 06 2006 – 07 2007 – 08 2008-09 2009-10 Generation‚mu 19‚690 20‚247 20‚587 21512.764 21594.653 PLF % 86.45 88.9 90.14 94.45 94.81 Av. Factor % 90.95 90.57 91.49 93.522 93.65 Sp. Oil Cons‚ ml/kwhr 0.24 0.189
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How do Octavio Paz and Albert Camus convey their respective views on death? World Literature 1 22/08/2010 Many aspects of death are pondered and questioned throughout Octavio Paz ’s poems‚ the two I have chosen to particularly focus on are Plain and Near Cape Comorin. Albert Camus has also considered the aspect of death within his novel‚ The Outsider. The title‚ The Outsider is vital to the text‚ as it reflects many aspects of the author ’s life. David Simpson explained that ‘Camus lived most
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A Bug’s Life – Text Analysis Synopsis: A Bug’s Life is a 1998 computer-animated Disney/Pixar movie. Inspired by the fable "The Ant and the Grasshopper" and the classic samurai film The Seven Samurai‚ it tells the story of an outcast inventor ant named Flick who recruits a group of circus bugs he mistakes for warriors when his colony is threatened by a gang of grasshoppers for their annual feast. The purpose of A Bug’s Life: The reason I have chosen this film text it because its purpose expresses
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Andaman Islands The Andaman Islands are a group of Indian Ocean archipelagic islands in the Bay of Bengal‚ between the Indian peninsula to the west and Burma to the north and east. Most of the islands are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India‚ while a small number in the north of the archipelago belong to Burma. 12 00 N92 45 E is the longitude and longitude of these islands. Paragraph on the topography of the land: Flat? Mountainous? Plateau like? The climate
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RAYALASEEMA UNIVERSITY KURNOOL – 518002 (A.P)‚ INDIA. DIRECTOR‚ RESEARCH STUDIES E-mail: directorresearch.ru@gmail.com CIRCULAR Sub: Rayalaseema University- Ph.D/M.Phil Part Time/ Extramural research Programmes – Postponement of Pre-Ph.D.‚ Examination‚ Jan‚ 2010 – Communication - Reg. ***** In view of the problem and agitations in AP the Pre-Ph.D. examinations scheduled on 9th & 10th January 2010 are postponed and will be conducted as per the schedule given below. S.No Paper Date & Time 1.
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Tradition is the collective wisdom and modes of behavior of the ancestor’s cherished and ritualistical iy observed by the present generations. Tradition is also belittled occasionally when it is seen to sanction or promote unscientific and superstitious conduct and beliefs. Modernity as opposed to tradition refers to an outlook that is generally future oriented and forward looking. Modernity rests on a rational interpretation of religious‚ social and economic institutions and phenomena. Modernity
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