The Rise of Magadha Empire – Magadha Imperialism The Factors that led to the rise of Magadha This rise of Magadha Imperialism is unique in Indian history. The political history of India from the earliest times till the present day is an endless story of struggle between the forces of centralization and decentralization. In the sixth century … Read more
Extent of the Indus Valley Civilization Formerly it was believed that the extent of Harappan civilization was confined within only the Indus Valley. The Archaeological Department of the Governments of India and Pakistan have unearthed the relics of Harappan culture at many places outside the Indus Valley. The discovery of new sites of this civilization … Read more
Importance of Bhakti Movement The Bhakti Movement played a significant role in transforming the character of Vedic Hinduism. By introducing the cult of Bhakti as the means of salvation, Bhagavatism reduced the importance of the ritual of Vedic sacrifices. Although the Vedic rites survived, their popularity declined due to the influence of Bhakti cult. Bhagavata … Read more
The Ajivika (also Ajivikas) creed was one of the most popular protesting creed against the Brahmanical religion during 6th century B.C. Its preacher Gosala Mankhaliputta was born in the family of a commoner. Gosala was a fundamental thinker who challenged the basic tenets of Brahmanical religion. He died in and about 484 B.C. shortly before … Read more
Current Caste System has become very rigid and inflexible in India with the result that it has converted itself into casteism. It is this rigidity in current casteism system, which resulted in untouchability and superiority complex and hierarchy. It checked mobility in society and promoted caste conflicts for establishing supremacy. Casteism is now quite visible … Read more
India is badly in need of Value Based Education and Teaching System which inculcates among the young students values that they need to imbibe and embalm within them. Value based education (VBE) imparts social, moral, integrity, character, spirituality and many more. It builds the qualities of humility, strength and honesty in a person. They become better … Read more
Primary education is often referred to as elementary education. The framers of Indian Constitution did not initially include ‘Education’ as one of the fundamental rights. However, the Right to Education has later been included as a fundamental right in India. The Right to Education Act (RTE) came into force on 1st April, 2010. Every child aged between … Read more
Present Position of Higher Education in India Higher education refers to the education in colleges and universities. India has a large higher education system. It has more than 600 universities and over 33000 colleges with more than 20 million students. These includes higher education in the fields of technical, medical, law, forestry, etc. The present … Read more
What is Vocational education and training (VET)? Vocational education and training (VET), also called career and technical education (CTE), refers to the skill based education and training. Vocational training institutes imparts specific knowledge and skills for a particular trade. It pays full respect to his taste and aptitude and lays a solid foundation of his career. … Read more
Poverty in India has ever been and still continues in-spite of all efforts at the national as well as at the international levels. Though, of course, there appears to be growing affluence in higher level of the society and the lavishness shown by many in the big cities on the occasion of marriages or birthdays … Read more