So are we witnessing the end of mass communications as the set of institutions as social problems and or as an academic discipline (Chafee and Metzger)? Let’s answer this drawing from various theories and concepts, and we will also provide a few examples to illustrate the problems. Our stand is that Emerging technologies is hastening […]
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Hyderabad City Geography: School Projects
Hyderabad City Geography: School Projects (ICSE Class X and others) You can read more about the history of Hyderabad City here. Topic- A visit to Pade Biscuit factory in Hyderabad As you avail the great opportunity to visit Hyderabad, be an alert observer during your visit to work on your project. You will work on […]
Hyderabad City History: School Projects
Academic projects (ICSE class X) on the city of Hyderabad. About Hyderabad City The city of Hyderabad was established in the year 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, and remained under the rule of the Qutb Shahi dynasty for nearly a century before the Mughals captured the region. In 1724, Mughal viceroy Asif Jah I […]
“A Clean, Well-Lighted Place”, short story by Ernest Hemingway
“A Clean, Well-Lighted Place”, short story by Ernest Hemingway: Summary, analysis, full story, and question and answers. Summary In a Spanish Cafe, an old man keeps on drinking brandy until the early morning hours. A young waiter is annoyed and wants him to leave so that the other older waiter could close the cafe and […]
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak, commonly known as Lokmanya Tilak (23 July 1856 – 1 August 1920), was an Indian nationalist, teacher, and an independence activist. Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of Swaraj (“self-rule”) and was quite radical in his views. Tilak joined the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1890 and was among […]
Dadabhai Naoroji: The Grand Old Man of India
Dadabhai Naoroji (4 September 1825 – 30 June 1917), also known as the “Grand Old Man of India” was an Indian Parsi scholar, trader, and politician, who spent most of his time in Britain. He was the first Asian to become a British MP and was a member of Parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom […]
Indian National Congress (INC)
The Indian National Congress (INC) was formed in the year 1885 in order to provide a platform for civil and political dialogue among educated Indians. Long before the INC was formed, leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji could see through the sinister plans of the British and how they were draining India of her wealth. INC was […]
Indian National Movement: Summary
The Indian National movement started with the formation of the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1885. The first phase, period between 1885-1905, was also known as the Moderate phase. While everybody agrees on the distinction of the first (early) phase, ther eis a bit of amiguity concerning the period after the first phase until independence. […]
Lala Lajpat Rai
Popularly known as Punjab Kesari (Lion of Punjab), Lala Lajpat Rai (28 January 1865 – 17 November 1928) played a pivotal role in the Indian Independence movement. Right from his childhood, he had the desire to serve his country and took a pledge to free it from foreign rule. In 1880, Lajpat Rai joined Government […]
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose: Role in Indian Independence
Subhas Chandra Bose (also called Netaji) (23 January 1897 – 18 August 1945) was an Indian freedom fighter who played an important role in India’s independence movement, and his defiant style of patriotism appealed to many in India. A participant of the noncooperation movement and a leader of the Indian National Congress, he was part […]
‘Moderates Phase’ (1885 and 1905): First phase of Indian national movement
The period 1885-1905 (1885-1907 in some cases) is considered by many as the first or the early phase of Indian National movement; it is also referred to as the Moderate Phase. In this phase, the Indian National Congress (INC) was led by early political leaders, also called as Early Nationalists. They were educated, open minded, […]
Food and Water Security
Many experts are predicting that future wars are going to be fought over water. Big cities in the world are already facing a water crisis. While India might be abundant right now in food production, there is a lot that needs to be done when it comes to making the availability of clean water to […]
Middle East: History, Politics
Academic Questions on Middle East Q) How do Middle East ethno- religious movements, sectarian and Interfaith conflicts constitute dire ramifications for states erosion of sovereignty, creation or instability, rise of terrorism, and hinder sustainable development affecting Middle East politics and potential stagnation of world economy? (Key topic issues: Traditional concept of state sovereignty, the social […]
Homeschooling in India: Here’s how it works (FAQs)
Homeschooling also known as home education is a form of alternative education, which exists in several countries, and is also gaining popularity in other countries including India. Homeschooling in India is legal! Homeschooling in India does not violate ay section or provision of the RTE. Increasing Interest in Home-Schooling (in India) Lot of parents in […]
Grand Strategy, National Security Strategy and Military Strategy
Q1) What is Grand Strategy, National Security Strategy and Military Strategy? Relate your answer to the Indian context. Answer: Grand Strategy Grand strategy involves thinking about the future goals and create plans on how it can be fulfilled. For a country, it means identifying and assessing national objectives, and then determining which instruments of national […]
Swiss Banks: Case studies
Switzerland is the preferred banking destination for the rich and the famous. Here are some case studies related to Swiss Banks. Swiss Bank Crisis Because Switzerland stayed neutral during World War II, it did not suffer much devastation as some of its neighbors. As a result, Swiss banks began to flourish post World War II. […]
AD and BC: Understanding the Dates
BC/BCE and AD/CE timelines explained. Understand how the various conventions are used to denote time in history. In academic work, most of the time you will come across dates (years) that will be written as 2000 AD, 500 BC, and so on. So what is the AD and BC when it comes to years? Let’s […]
Should there be one universal language?
Critically evaluate the question: Should there be one universal language? The thought of having a universal language is very enticing, as it should ideally make communication easier. In the past, some languages gained more popularity than others, mainly due to colonialism; efforts were also made to create new languages to make it easier for countries […]
Impact of Brexit: UK leaving the European Union
The possibility of UK leaving the European Union without a deal at the end of October seems high as one gets to read reports describing the possible impact of the event; some of these have been published by the UK government itself. A report published by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), a public body […]
Pippi goes to the circus (English Literature): Class IV
Pippi Goes to the Circus – Pippi Longstocking Fairy tale by Astrid Lindgren. Find questions and answers, explanations, MCQs, and the story. Questions and Answers Q) Provide the Story Map of “Pippu goes to the Circus” Main Characters Answer: The main characters in the story are Pippi, Tommy, Annika, Ringmaster, Miss Carmencita, Miss Elvira, Mighty […]
