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From the early Vedic period, the Vaishyas, the oldest mercantile community of India, generated wealth for the nation through their remarkable efforts. Their Marwari offshoots were appointed by many rulers as ministers, advisors and diwans and were recognised as the first philanthropists in India. The Marwari Heritage takes the reader on a voyage of discovery of the Marwaris who migrated from Rajputana, Haryana, Malwa and its adjoining regions to other parts of India. They braved trials and tribulations in unchartered territories, supporting others of their community, never losing faith in their ability to succeed, and focused on their goal, they became the uncrowned kings, first of trade and...
Tribal people throughout the world sit on the "frontlines" of globalization's expansion; they occupy the last pristine places on earth, where resources are still abundant: forests, minerals, water, and genetic diversity. So now it's time for society to arise, awake and step ahead. It is being widely seen today that the traditional features of tribal life is gradually changing from being deeply ingrained in tribal customs and traditions to something that is more modernized, in a developmental sense, due to adaptation of modern ways of living and altered lifestyle pattern. This book mainly focuses on the following tribal issues : · Movements before Independence · Human Rights · Forces of Changes · PESA Act · Education · Globalization · NGO's etc. Contents 1. Tribes in India 2. Tribal People and Forces of Change 3. Pre-Independence Tribal Movements 4. Indian Tribes: Challenges and Remedies 5. Tribal Women and The Human Rights 6. Panchayat Act (PESA) 1996: An Overview 7. Educational Status of Tribal Women 8. Higher Education in Tribes 9. Impact of Globalization on Tribal Culture 10. Tribal Development and NGOs
The Most Authentic Source Of Information On Higher Education In India The Handbook Of Universities, Deemed Universities, Colleges, Private Universities And Prominent Educational & Research Institutions Provides Much Needed Information On Degree And Diploma Awarding Universities And Institutions Of National Importance That Impart General, Technical And Professional Education In India. Although Another Directory Of Similar Nature Is Available In The Market, The Distinct Feature Of The Present Handbook, That Makes It One Of Its Kind, Is That It Also Includes Entries And Details Of The Private Universities Functioning Across The Country.In This Handbook, The Universities Have Been Listed In An A...