Essays on Asia

Have you ever thought about the modern Japanese emperors were not the first time being powerless public figures? Well, the emperors from medieval Japan were treated the same by society. From 1192 to 1868, Japan was ruled under three different feudal governments called shogunates which...

Abstract In the scholarly literature on homelessness two types of reasons for homelessness has been identified: structural and individual reasons. Almost all scholars assert structural or individual reasons as the ‘main’ source of homelessness and claim that other factors are not significant. There are few...

Introduction The renaissance, golden ages and enlightenment period are examples of when and how European culture and traditions were created, of which a lot are still visible today. For Japan this defining moment of cultural traditions is probably the Tokugawa period, also known as the...

Beyond the barren ground of Dead Sea, the centre of the world that connect the Asia, Africa, and Europe is Jerusalem, the shrine of three major religions, and also one of most chaos place in the world. The conflict between the nation, religion always happen...

As once stated by the renowned Benjamin Disraeli ‘The view of Jerusalem is the history of the world; it is more, it is the history of earth and of heaven’. Jerusalem is a sacred and ancient city that holds great significance in the history of...

Many historians believe that the Crusader states were destined to failure. Although the Crusaders certainly believed they were there to stay, as demonstrated by the grand castles and fortresses that were built, they faced many immediate problems. They were severely lacking in man power; the...

Quality education provides up-to-date academic and extracurricular content, competent teachers, sufficient resources and standard materials for students to stay motivated and learn how to be a responsible member of the society. According to the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines – Article XIV,...

Introduction Security is a much debated but less explored concept. Scholars have attempted to explain the concept but there is no clear cut understanding of what actually security is. Its definition changes from actor to actor and from state to state. Pakistan has no exception....

Introduction The 21st century is being termed as the Asian century and a rising India finds itself prominently placed geo-strategically and geo-economically among the community of nations to be a key driver in shaping this emerging notion. Aiding India’s quest is its insistence on continuously...

Industry Background India is presently ranked fourth in the worldwide wind energy installation list, with an estimated capability of approximately 1271 MW installed on 28 February 2001, a figure behind Germany, Denmark and the US. The Worldwatch Institute in Washington acknowledges India as a ‘wind...

Despite disenfranchising a faction of the population from availing its fundamental rights, the matter of legal illiteracy is commonly overshadowed by more pressing concerns for the justice system; although, the difficulty posed is perhaps equally onerous. The level of neglect for conventional solutions ultimately leads...

“Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” by Abraham Lincoln Abstract Many studies have been conducted to explore how reputation impedes/ enhances the growth of private companies. But...

Solar energy is the energy which comes directly from the sun in the form of light and heat that is converted in the useful form with the help of a variety of technologies, such as solar heating, photovoltaic, molten salt power plants, solar thermal energy,...

The three basic elements of India’s green revolution were the use of seeds with improved genetics, the continued expansion of plantations, and established farmland double-cropping. Through improving plant genetics, farmers were able to grow plants that were more disease resistant and, among other things, yielded...

There are some different theories within Taj Mahal construction and the common theories about the Taj Mahal. One of them is that Shah Jahan instructed the artisans to cut off their hands in order to be ensured that no one can similar monument ever designed...

One of the most commonly used measures of economic growth is the GDP (Gross Domestic Product). Since growth in China has been so outstanding, the overall poverty reduction has been substantial. From 1978 to 2012 China’s GDP growth reduced the number of the rural population...

Indian badminton has been on the uprise for the last two decades. From being a mediocre badminton nation in the 20th century, Indian badminton scenario has improved leaps and bounds. At present, India is among the top 8 badminton nations in the world. The main...

According to Rigoberta Menchu in the absence of the watchdog institutions, impunity would become a foundation that systems of corruption are laid upon, and if we don’t deal with impunity, the efforts of dealing with corruption are in vain. Organized crime in India is a...

With the tag of nuclear power and one of the fastest growing economies, India has emerged as one of the key actors in the international order. In the age of globalization, where the event in one part of the world can affect other part also,...