Joseph Ridgeway Grundy I am from a small town called Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania. It is along the Delaware River, about 25 miles northeast of Philadelphia. Bristol Borough was founded in 1681. This is the states third oldest borough, that was once a busy river port with important shipbuilding activities (Cohen 438). It is predominately residential, with the exception of Mill Street, the community's traditional commercial street. It includes fine examples of many major styles and idioms, reflecting
sole purpose of benefiting the British administration in India. It has given India an edge over every county where English is considered a foreign language. Right now, in India, English plays a major role in all domains, such as, education, administration, politics, industry, etc. and is therefore helps in attaining social mobility, higher education and a better job opportunity. It is become an essential skill used in everyday life, here in India. Indian Literature in English has a short but highly influential
present to you the country of India. A country one-third the area of the United States (total land mass is 2,973,190 sq. kilometers) borders China on the northeast, Pakistan on the west, Nepal and Blutan to the north, and Burma and Bangladesh to the east. It is divided into three categorical geographic regions: the Gangetic Plain, the plateau region in the south, the Himalayan region in the north, which contains some of the highest mountains in the world and a central part. India has a population of 1,027
considered the greatest ruler of ancient India. Asoka not only unified India under one government, he also introduced the concept of conquest by moral force over violence. Furthermore, he is arguably one of the most important figures in the early development of Buddhism. It is because of Asoka’s royal patronage that Buddhism spread beyond India and became the world religion that it is today. Buddhism is one of the oldest religions in the world, which began in India. The origin of Buddhism is traced back
The primitive hill station Gangtok nestled amidst mountains and clouds is capital city of Sikkim and a paradise of the northeast India. It offers an amazing view of mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain peak in the world. With various natural attractions such as the Tsomgo Lake, Ban Jhakri falls, Tashi viewpoint, the wonderland of Yumthang valley, Nathula Pass, Enchey Monastery and more the mesmerizing beauty of Gangtok leaves one spellbound. While enjoying your holidaying, be careful about
Buddhism was started in Northeast India by a prince named Siddhartha Guatama. When he was 29 he decided to forego his throne and embark on a quest to end suffering in human life [Heirman]. He found that the way to end suffering was to eliminate human desires. At the age of 35, he decided that he had reached Nirvana “spiritual awakening”. After this, he spent the next 45 years of his life teaching the things that he had found throughout his journey. Because of his efforts a large community was started
nominal democracy by military leader Pervez Musharraf. In the south and north it can be cold and dry during December to February, but in the south June to September is monsoon season with high winds and intense rain. Pakistan has a high conflict with India, about the Kashmir. As both wanting it for independence, from 1959 to now there has been wars here and there for Kashmir. The type of government in Pakistan is the Islamic Republic, which is a UN Member. The Islamic Republic’s current leader is Chief
However, the people of South Asia can remain hopeful. The economy continues to grow at faster rate than the population. Fertility rates are still rather high with India alone adding 15 million people per year over the past decade (Wiley 420). However, that number is predicted to steadily decline in the coming years. East Asia is categorized as being in stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model, meaning birth and
India has arrived on the global stage, celebrated for its fastest-growing economy, educated professional class, urban-based prosperity, and Bollywood-fueled cultural influence abroad. However, while some parts of the country bask in newfound affluence, others continue to toil in abject poverty. This other side of India is also plagued by violence and unrest, which increasingly targets the government. Although there is some disagreement over whether it is possible to categorize security threats as
identify the real origin of this tribel society, there are certain beliefs and theories. J.H Hutton, who served as an administrator from 1917-1935 in Naga Hills, recorded that the Angami people are the first tribal society who have been settled in Northeast India. To clarify the real origin of this angami society, a study case was conducted with the head and local people of the villages. In that survey, it was found that the society had their own folk
considered the “reformer and populariser of an ancient way of life” (BBC Religions 2014). He was born as Vardhamana in northeast India in 599 BCE. Recently, scholars believe that this date is 100 years early and that he probably lived around the same time as Buddha. The seventh to fifth century BCE “ was a period of great intellectual philosophical, religious, and social ferment in India” (Shah, 2017). In particular, the stigma towards sacrifices changed greatly throughout the world. There was a growing
ventilation, light or sanitation facility” (Johnson) of India. Due to the immense amount of corruption, there is little faith in the Indian government as of today; however, some programs have been implemented. Despite these attempted programs, many of them fall through on their promises due to the individuals who are supposed to be presiding over them. Therefore, it can be said that the corruption found in the intermediates between the governing body of India and those in need is what is keeping the slums
ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS Introduction 12. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, consists of two groups of islands at the southeastern edge of the Bay of Bengal. The peaks of a submerged mountain range, the Andaman Islands, and the Nicobar Islands, form an arc stretching southward around 950 km between Myanmar and the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. The arc constitutes the boundary between the Bay of Bengal to the west and the Andaman Sea to the east. Port Blair (on
The History and Culture of Bangladesh Bangladesh came to existence in 1971 when Bengali East Pakistan seceded from its union with West Pakistan. It is located in southern Asia bordering the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and India. Bangladesh and West Bengal form a region which is called Bengal; and Bangladesh is sometimes referred to as East Bengal. It has a population of around 138,448,210 people. (CIA World fact book)The nation’s rapid growth has led to serious overcrowding. About one third
II.2. Social Stratification The Indian concept of social stratification is peculiar. It is based on what is called Vanna (Varna). Before and during the Buddha?s time, the people were classified according to Vanna. In the Vedic period, the stratification was based on the religious faith. The Rg-veda, the earliest source of the Br?hmnical theory, described the origin of human beings: ?the Br?hman was his (purusha?s) mouth; the R?jahya was made arms; the being (called) Vaisya, he was his thighs; the
Classical dance traditions of India There are different dance forms originated in different parts of India and are developed according to local traditions and culture. According to Sangeet Natak Akademy which is the national academy for performing arts, there are eight Indian classical dances. The 8 classical dance styles of India are :- Dance form State(s) of origin Bharatanatyam Tamil Nadu Kathak North Indian States Kathakali Kerala Kuchipudi Andhra Pradesh Manipuri Manipur Mohiniyattam
value system, family is considered to be one of the first priorities, and therefore we have people like Raju and Sankar, who can get to do any type of jobs to support and take care of them. The setting makes us aware of India as a developing state, but the people in India are very well developed. Even though they are not educated, they have sustained and preserved those values, which might lead them or maybe others to become a better person. English Coursework
last. In modern times the conflict it could be said is inevitable. In this essay I hope to look at the issues of conflict in South Asia focusing on India and in particular the continuing Hindu-Muslim tensions, and look at possible reasons for the continuing conflict which appears to have escalated since the withdrawal of British Rule from India. Multiple events had shaped the Indian subcontinent with regards to Hindu and Muslim relations. In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries the Mughal
The Causes of Indian Independence in 1947 In 1947 India was declared an independent country from Britain, after years of peaceful and violent protests, pressure from all sides, and numerous promises. Not only this, but Pakistan was also formed by partitioning the country into two, providing a separate homeland for the Muslims of India. Although independence was greeting with relief from all, partition came with riots, millions of murders and a hatred between countries that has not healed
Indian Culture Portraye in A Stench of Kerosene There are many goals the author attempts to achieve but the most probable one is to alert the reader, as Amrita Pritam believes, of the backwardness of the rural society in Indiafrom a feminist perspective. She does this using a special approach in which she does not adopt the critical method nor does she comment either with or against, in fact, she takes the stance of an observer to try and repel the possible accusations from the reader of