Essays on India

Over 2,000 years ago, there was an emperor in India named Asoka. Asoka ruled during the Mauryan empire. Although some might think that Asoka was an “enlightened” ruler just because he spread Buddhism and gave rich gifts to the poor, like every historical figure, they...

India, an incredibly geographically complex and exotic sub-continent, never unified into one nation, that is until the British arrived. The British East India Company easily embraced the native culture and exploited the region for profits. However, as Indians became restless with British exploitation, peaceful protest...

Introduction India begins one of the countries with a large number of populations and it is one of the top & fastest growing economies in the world. Talking about China how it is growing there is nothing hidden away from the global market and also...

When India ushered in independence from her colonial rulers in 1947, it was more than just the mark of freedom and sovereignty that was brought in. This was also the beginning of the postcolonial era that paved the way for many writers and poets to...

“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...

The way Ahead Goods and Service Tax (GST) was rolled out in India on July 1st 2017, after several rounds of dead lock in the parliament. Observers have described the reform as the most meaningful change to India’s tax regima since the country became independent...

India is a land of rich cultural heritage. India is a multicultural, multi-lingual from the ancient days since the reign of Aryans and Dravidians. India has adopted all the cultures like from Greek, Persian, Arabians, French, Dutch, Mughals and British without losing its own identity....

The rise of nationalism in India is the result of a series of events. In India, However, the sense of nationalism emerged only when the sense of collective belongingness developed among the Indian people employed as Soldiers in British Indian Army. During the late 18th...

This paper will be exploring how a right of a child is being deprived and how their rights are being exploited. The child is the future of tomorrow. The main focus of this research paper would be on sexual exploitation. The law of the nation,...

India is now emerging economic power with potential to rank among the first 5 major nations of the 21st century. India is one of the fastest growing economies of the world along with China. For economic development it is necessary to invest savings in meaningful...

Introduction The title of the book “Where India Goes” in itself is a witticism. When one picks up this book and reads the title and then the synopsis at the back, it is very clear what the book is about. The authors have literally explained...

The working of the government in our country is so poor and the poor people do not get support and resources from the government so they start these movements. If the government starts any project which leads to displacement of people they do not provide...

According to the article, “Arranging a Marriage in India,” written by Serena Nanda, almost all marraiges in India are arranged. The bride and groom might engage in a brief conversation before marrying, but most of the time, the bride and groom do not meet each...

India of the late 19th century and early 20th century was not the India of today, it was long before feminist thought became fashionable in the upper echelons of intellectual discourse, it was a time when fight for survival against alien suppression had to be...

The term “mob” denotes to a crowd, body or mass. The act of punishing, torturing or killing a person without the due process of law, by an exasperated group of people in the belief that the punished person has done wrong, is known as the...

Introduction The author has written this article in order to signify what religious freedom is. However, before that we require to understand what religion is. Religion is associated to human being’s relation to that which they favor as holy, sacred, spiritual, or divine. Religion is...

Laws in India are straight forward and give limited freedom for forum selection. Parties cannot decide their choice of court arbitrarily. Laws regarding personal jurisdiction are codified in India. When contract specify forum In India, forum selection agreements are enforceable only if selected forum is...

Background Despite its rapid economic growth, healthcare in India has been an underperforming ecosystem with critically low government expenditure on the area. There is greater acknowledgement and effort being made to ameliorate the situation with the government of India (henceforth, GoI) launching the ambitious Ayushman...

This essay will focus on globalization and its impact on India. Globalization is the new reality. It’s not a rigid force but it’s an evolving set of consequences. Some of them are good, some are bad and some are unintended. In simple terms globalization means...

Introduction Censorship is a phenomenon found in the context of an authority and its exercise of freedom over its subjects. An authority interacts with its subjects through various media (print media in the form of newspapers, books, documents or audio-visual media like TV programs, films...

Liquor ban in Bihar was one of the important decisions taken by the Chief Minister of Bihar in the favour of weaker section of society of the state. This decision has helped in saving the income of poor people and utilized it in the development...

The culture of India is largely based upon the caste system that has been in effect for hundreds of years. This caste system has prevented true progress in India due to its narrow-minded beliefs. The caste system has been present in multiple cultures, but the...

Introduction Transgender is a person whose gender identity and psychological expression does not correspond with each other. Human existence whether physical or psychological is a diverse aspect, rather than appreciating the uniqueness of the diversity, we often treat them as inconsistent with nature. Transgender community...

Forest is a terrestrial cover, where habitats like plants and wildlife interact with each other and with the physical atmosphere of nature, which is also their hereditary home. They are an important source for our natural resources. Without forests the world would come to a...

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...

Himachal Pradesh has a rich history that has laid a strong foundation for the state it is now. The origin of Himachal Pradesh goes back to the era of the first ever human settlement that took place in India – Indus Valley Civilization. The flourishing...

Today Indian economy is considered as the fastest growing economies in the world. Contributing to its high growth are many critical sectors, amongst which ‘financial services sector’ is unarguably one of the most distinguished sectors of Indian economy. The role of financial sector in shaping...

From May 10th, 1857 to November 1, 1858, the Sepoy Mutiny, as the British refer to it, occured. The Indian’s refer to this time as their First War of Independence. The British rule had been disrupting the country. Locals were treated unjustly, and making all...

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...

Introduction In the year 1857 in India, one of the most extraordinary indigenous uprisings against European empire occurred (Mantena, 2010). Over 130 000 native soldiers, known as the Sepoys of the Bengal Army, rebelled against their British commanders and consequently created a shift in the imperial...