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Author(s):
Anamika Tripathi.
Country:
India
Research Area:
History
Page No:
1-9 |
Education under Colonial Rule: The Role of Macaulay and Its Long-Term Effects
Abstract
Western education had a significant influence in the intellectual and cultural history of the subcontinent when it was introduced in colonial India. The key document of this change was the Minute on Indian Education by Thomas Babington Macaulay (1835) that formed the basis of a new system of education aimed at addressing the administrative and ideological needs of the British Empire. The focus of the English education and the western knowledge put forth by Macaulay had far reaching effects on the education system of India, which led to the creation of a group of anglicized elites who acted as the mediators between the rulers and the ruled. The paper will detail the historical background, ideological factors, and socio-cultural implications of the policy of Macaulay and how it might have changed the India society and identity. The analysis locates the Minute in the larger discourse of cultural domination in colonialism and how it generated both empowering and limiting legacies in the contemporary India. Although it helped bring forth a modern intelligentsia and brought about rationalism and reform ideas, it also pushed aside indigenous knowledge systems and reinforced linguistic hierarchies. The paper also takes into consideration the long-term consequences of this colonial mode of education on the post-independence India where English education remains a symbol of opportunity coupled with inequality. Finally, the Minute by Macaulay is one of the most significant documents that transformed the connections of power, knowledge, and identity in the post-colonial and colonial India.
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Author(s):
Deepak Yadav.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Geography
Page No:
10-16 |
Role of Tourism in Sustainable Development of the Western Ghats
Abstract
The western ghats, which is one of the eight hottest biodiversity hotspots in the world, is vital in ensuring that the India ecology is balanced. The region boasts of abundant natural and cultural heritage, which has made it a major tourist destination experience by both local and foreign tourists. The potential of the Western Ghats in terms of sustainable development through offering job opportunities, supporting local entrepreneurship and increasing environmental awareness is very vast. Unregulated tourism however presents grave challenges in form of deforestation, pollution and degradation of culture. The paper will focus on the two-sidedness of tourism as an economic growth determinant and a possible environmental imbalance. It discusses the role of sustainable tourism practices, including community-based ecotourism, responsible tourism practices and proper policy execution in bringing about harmony between development and conservation. The research comes to the conclusion that the balanced strategy, including the local input, environmentally-friendly infrastructure, and tough regulatory measures, is needed in order to make the tourism in the Western Ghats sustainable in the long-term.
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Author(s):
Abhishek Mishra.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Geography
Page No:
17-27 |
Socio-Economic Impacts of River Interlinking Projects in India
Abstract
The River Interlinking Projects in India are one of the largest water management projects in the world, which aims at transferring the water in the excess river basins into the water-depleted areas. These are the main aims that involve expansion of irrigation, flood control, hydropower generation and development of the region. Although such projects are allegedly accompanied by serious economic and agricultural advantages, they are accompanied by serious socio-economic and environmental concerns. Massive displacement of populations, loss of livelihoods, deforestation, and inundation of ecologically vulnerable areas have become a major issue. Referring to case studies, including the Ken -Betwa and Par-Tapi-Narmada projects linkages, this document examines the intricate connection between development objectives and social justice. In the study, it is pointed out that the success of river interlinking in India will be not just determined by the engineering and financial feasibility of the project but also by the inclusion planning, the sharing of benefit in an equitable manner and sustainable environmental management. A moderate stance between technological progress, social protection and environmental conservation will be necessary to make sure that the said mega-projects bring about a positive influence on the socio-economic development of India over the long run.
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Author(s):
Ritesh Gupta.
Country:
India
Research Area:
History
Page No:
28-35 |
The Evolution of Indian Nationalism: From Moderates to Extremists (1885–1919)
Abstract
Indian nationalism of 1885-1919 is one of the most decisive ways of Indianism. This was a time of slow but decisive change in the character, ideology and approach of the Indian National Congress (INC) to the constitutional and reformist politics of the Moderates to the radical, assertive and mass oriented politics of the Extremists. The colonial economic exploitation, racial discrimination, and deprivation of political rights of Indians in the British rule were deep-rooted in the emergence of nationalism in late nineteenth century India. Nonetheless the nationalist consciousness did not come into being in a vacuum but there was intricate interplay between political leaders, the educated elites, vernacular press, reform movements, and awakening of the socio-religious and cultural identities. The moderate stage (1885-1905) was marked by devotion to the British Crown, belief in constitutional approach and dependence on petitions and persuasion. At the beginning of the twentieth century however, this disillusionment in British policies, coupled with influences on an international scale like the Russo-Japanese War and the emergence of anti-colonial movements, resulted in a new breed of leaders Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal and Lala Lajpat Rai who were the embodiments of militant nationalism. The Extremist stage (1905-1919) reorientated the aims and the means of Indian nationalism with the focus on self-reliance, swadeshi and mass mobilization. The paper delves into the historical arc of Indian nationalism in this revolutionary period examining the ideological discussions, socio-political forces and cultural trends that informed the shift in politics between the Moderate and Extremist politics. The paper also puts this development into the context of the wider world of the anti-imperialist movements and holds that the synthesis of these two stages gave rise to the later Gandhian era of mass nationalism.
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Author(s):
Shreya Srivastava.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Psychology
Page No:
36-42 |
Impact of Social Media Usage on Mental Health Among Indian Youth
Abstract
Over the past years, social media has turned into an irreplaceable element of the Indian youth that affects their thought, feelings, and actions significantly. Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, and Snapchat are the platforms that have produced new patterns of communication and identity manifestation, yet they have been a source of rising interests with regard to mental health. This is a review paper, and it will examine both national and international literature in order to make the connection between the use of social media and psychological well-being among Indian youth. Results have shown both positive and negative effects: on the one hand, social media allows connecting, being creative, and gaining learning experience, on the other hand, social media results in such problems as anxiety, depression, cyberbullying, and body dissatisfaction. The review notes that too much screen time, social comparison, and pressure to get online validation can have a severe impact on emotional stability. In addition to this, socio-cultural variables like family pressure, academic competition, and stigma of mental illness aggravate the situation in India. The paper concludes that psychological burden among the young population in India needs to be minimized through the application of digital literacy, careful media usage, and early intervention on mental health.
