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, Shivai. Early Childhood As a child, Shivaji Maharaj spent a lot of time exploring the lands around the fort. He grew up knowing every […]
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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 […]
Difference between dominion status and complete independence
What is dominion status? Is it similar to independence? If not, how does it differ from complete independence? Just before India got independence, there were several proposals put forth by the British Government, one of which was the proposal to give India a Dominion Status. However, it was not acceptable to Indian leaders who wanted […]
What is Balkanization?
Balkanization refers to the division of a larger region or state into several smaller regions or states, often weaker and hostile to one another. Before India got independence, several proposals were put forth by the British Government, of which one was to divide India into several smaller countries. However, Jawaharlal Nehru vehemently opposed that proposal […]
Wildlife Conservation in India (Geography)
Wildlife Conservation in India Introduction Over the years, factors such as rapid industrialisation, pollution, overpopulation, deforestation, animal exploitation, commercialization and climate change, has caused tremendous damage to the animals and their habitat. We all know that several species have become extinct in the world in the last few decades, and many more species are on […]
Educational trip to Hyderabad for School /college students
Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies 650 square kilometers (250 sq mi) along the banks of the Must River, located on the Deccan Plateau In the northern part of South India. At an average altitude of 542 metres, much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain […]
End of mass communications?
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 […]
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 […]
DRW Technologies Harvard Case Study Solution & Online Case Analysis
DRW Technologies study case analysis In 500-550 words, keeping the DRW case in mind, respond to the question/statements listed below. Please ensure that your submission is in a word doc format. Q. Was communication effective: Yes/No Why? Q. Make a contextual analysis of DRW and elaborate on any one context. Q. Communication effectiveness is a […]
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 […]
Introduction to Economics: Basic Concepts & Principles for Beginners
Understand basic economic concepts such as scarcity, supply and demand, costs and benefits, etc. What is Economics Economic agents / society have some economic problems because of the scarcity of resources. They need to choose scarce resources among alternatives (scarce resources) based on choice and valuation of alternatives. Thus economics is the study of how […]
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, […]