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 […]
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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 […]
Mass Communication: Definition & Theories
Traditionally, mass communication has enabled the communication of information, news, messages to reach a wide audience, and more importantly, over geographical dispersed audience. Over the years, it became a powerful tool to disseminate information. While many believed in its power, there are some who believed that mass communication is an oxymoron, because communication on a […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Transformation of Sentences (English)
Transformation of Sentences (English): Concept, practice materials, study notes (Class 10 ICSE and CBSE) Transformation of a sentence means to change its form without changing its underlying meaning. Practice She is too proud to live on alms. (Rewrite using’ so’) The jar is filled with sand. (Change passive to active voice) Sara ate the cheese. […]
How to write acknowledgement for school/college project report (sample)
Most school and college projects require you to have an acknowledgment section (applies to ICSE, CBSE, IB and college projects). Here are sample acknowledgments that you can include in your school/college (ICSE, SSC) project report. Acknowledgment Samples (for ICSE, IB, CBSE and College Projects) Sample I take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude and deep […]
Merchant of Venice Play Script (Text)
Here’s the complete Text / Script of Merchant of Venice, which is a famous play by William Shakespeare. Merchant of Venice the play by William Shakespeare (Brief Summary, Cast and characters). Introduction: Full, free online text – Merchant of Venice This section contains the free online text of Merchant of Venice, the famous Shakespearean play […]
