The Merchant of Venice play by William Shakespeare emphasizes appearances. There are several instances where the author shows how people create false appearances to out up a particular image about themselves (which is different from the reality), even if it’s expensive to put up with those appearances. Read: Merchant of Venice: Complete Story Throughout the […]
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Ritual and Transmission: Views of communication
Transmission and Ritual Communication: How they differ from one another. Communication involves transferring messages or information among people, and human beings spend a good portion of their time communicating their knowledge, information, and ideas with others. When it comes to communication, two alternative concepts are quite well-known and discussed – the transmission view and the […]
Why Media should focus on the public sphere and not chase profits.
Need for an alternative model of media power, and why Media should focus on the public sphere and not chase profits. For a long time, Media’s primary role was to help the creation of a democratic public sphere. Over the years, with the consolidation of smaller media companies, access to technology, globalization, media companies focus […]
Understanding GST (Goods and Services Tax): School / College Projects
Understanding GST and impact of GST (Goods & Services Tax): ICSE / CBSE School project, college project. What is GST GST stands for Goods & Services Tax. The GST rollout by the government of India has converted India into a unified market of 1.3 billion people and in the process removed all the inter-state barriers […]
The Indian Independence Act of 1947
After sensing the huge resistance to British rule in India, which undoubtedly emerged from the nonviolent mass movement for independence led by Mahatma Gandhi, the British took a political decision after World War II to leave India and began the decolonisation process. Fortunately for Indians, the British acted in a responsible manner before leaving India, […]
Mountbatten Plan: Main Points
Lord Mountbatten (India’s last viceroy) proposed a plan in 1947 according to which provinces were to be declared independent successor states with the power to choose whether to join the constituent assembly or not. Known as the Mountbatten Plan, the plan provided for the partition of India into two states that were granted the rights […]
Quit India Movement
Under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, people across India came together as part of the Quit India Movement to uproot British imperialism. In 1942, in a fiery speech in Mumbai, Mahatma Gandhi gave a ‘do or die’ call to the people of India in a final push to make the British quit. The Quit India […]
Civil Disobedience Movement
The Civil Disobedience Movement was one of the most significant movements launched by Mahatma Gandhi in the course of India’s freedom struggle. After observing 26 January as Poorna Swarajya Day (Independence Day) in 1930, the Indian National Congress (INC) decided that civil disobedience was going to be the primary means by which Independence for India […]
Non-Cooperation Movement
The non-cooperation movement was launched on 5th September 1920 by the Indian National Congress (INC) under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, marking a new awakening in the Indian Independence Movement. After a series of events including the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, Gandhiji realised that the only way forward was to get the British government to grant […]
Mass Phase of the National Movement (1915-1947) (Gandhian Era)
The final and the decisive phase of the Indian Nationalist Movement [1917-1947], also known as the Gandhian Era, began after Gandhiji returned to India from South Africa in January 1915. This period belonged to Mahatma Gandhi as he emerged the biggest leader of the National Movement in British India. Gandhi was successfully able to convert […]
The Assertive Phase (1907 – 1916) of Indian National Movement
Here are the main features of the Assertive Phase (1907 – 1916), some also refer to the period (1905-1918), (1906-1916). Growth of Assertive Nationalism People finally started seeing the true side of the British rule and were convinced that the British were to be blamed for the economic ruin of India and her growing poverty. […]
Challenges mankind faces in establishing human colonies on MARS
Space agencies and entrepreneurs like Elon Musk are working hard towards achieving their dreams of establishing humans as a multi-planetary species, one they believe is key to the long-term longevity of our species. Of all the planets out there, there is a lot of optimism around the planet Mars, and scientists are looking for ways […]
How to write email for Class 10 ICSE: Format, Examples, Samples
Structure of a Professional E-mail Message A professional e-mail should have the following structure / parts: Subject Line: Gives the recipient an idea about the mail, without having to open the email. this should be written in a few words only. Salutation: Start the e-mail with a professional greeting. Body of Message: Tell the main […]
Class and Inequality in God’s without Men by Hari Kunzru (Book Review)
“Haikya! I have taken so many tablets of pseudoephedrine! It took me so long to get!” (p.1). As a devout Christian, this was the moment I realised that despite the title ‘GOD’S without men’, this was no ordinary religious book. The sole reason for my choice for review. However, the mythical native American creature Coyote […]
Maya Angelou: Poems and achievements
Maya Angelou was an American author, actress, screenwriter, dancer, poet, and civil rights activist who wrote several autobiographies, plays, essays, and poems over a period of five decades. Birth Date: April 4, 1928 Death Date: May 28, 2014 While best known for memoir “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” Angelou donned several hats during […]
Class 10 Maths – Graphical Representation
Class 10 math projects on various kinds of graphs. Mathematics Project: The Statistics of COVID-19 ROUGH DRAFT FORMAT for the MATH PROJECT INTRODUCTION: ( origin of the virus, mode of transmission, symptoms etc. 60 – 100 words) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. To acquire knowledge and develop an understanding of the greatest pandemic faced by mankind. To […]
Three phases (stages) of the Indian National Movement
The three phases (stages) of the Indian National Movement. The history of the Indian National Movement can be broadly classified into three phases (stages): The Early Nationalist Phase (1885-1905): This was the phase of moderate nationalism when educated leaders from the Indian National Congress (INC) wanted to do their bit for the country, but by […]
Antonio vs Shylock: Contrasting character traits
Differences in the character traits of Antonio and Shylock; beliefs and priorities make Shylock the villain in The Merchant of Venice. Antonio and Shylock are the two main protagonists in William Shakespeare’s play “Merchant of Venice.” Both of them are merchants who lend money and are popular figures in the city of Venice. However, both […]
GK on Shivaji Maharaj
Shivaji Maharaj (GK, Quiz, MCQ). Let’s test your general knowledge and see how much you know about the great Maratha warrior. About Shivaji Maharaj Shivaji Raje Bhosle was born to Shahaji Raje and Jijabai on 19th February, 1630, at the hill fort of Shivneri in Pune. He was named after the goddess of the region, […]
Difference Between Allied and Axis Powers, the two warring groups in WWII
World War 2 remains the deadliest conflict known to humankind claiming the lives of around 70 to 85 million people. The war involving several countries waged from 1939 to 1945, with the various warring nations eventually forming two opposing military alliances known as the Allies and the Axis Powers. So World War 2 was fought […]
