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Do Regions Rather Than States Constitute Cultural Units in India? An Analytical Perspective

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Introduction India is globally renowned for its immense cultural diversity. From languages and cuisines to festivals, dress patterns, and social customs, the Indian subcontinent exhibits a complex mosaic of identities. Since Independence, India has been politically organized into states largely based on linguistic considerations. However, cultural realities often transcend administrative boundaries. This raises an important…

Communalism in India: A Product of Power Struggles and Relative Deprivation

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Introduction Communalism refers to a social phenomenon in which religious identity becomes the primary basis for political mobilization, social conflict, and group loyalty. In plural societies like India, communalism poses a serious challenge to social harmony and democratic governance. While communal tensions are often portrayed as outcomes of religious differences, a deeper sociological analysis reveals…

Globalisation: Homogenization or Cultural Assertion in India

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Introduction Globalisation is commonly understood as the growing interconnectedness of economies, societies, and cultures across national boundaries. With the rapid flow of goods, ideas, people, and technologies, it is often argued that globalisation promotes cultural homogenization—a process where diverse cultures begin to resemble one another, largely shaped by dominant Western norms, consumerism, and mass media….

Women’s Movement in India: An Unequal Reach

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Introduction The women’s movement in India has played a significant role in shaping debates on gender equality, legal rights, political representation, and social justice. From campaigns against dowry deaths to demands for equal pay and political empowerment, feminist activism has influenced public policy and social consciousness. However, a persistent critique remains: the mainstream women’s movement…

Aspirational Districts: Strategies for Inclusive Development

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Introduction India’s development journey is marked by sharp regional disparities. While some districts have achieved rapid socio-economic progress, many others remain trapped in cycles of poverty, weak infrastructure, poor health outcomes, and limited educational access. Recognizing this imbalance, the Government of India launched the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) in 2018 with the objective of accelerating…

Understanding Indian Secularism in Comparison with Western Traditions

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Introduction Secularism is widely regarded as a foundational principle of modern democratic states, ensuring freedom of religion and equality of all citizens. However, secularism does not carry a single universal meaning. Different societies have shaped it according to their historical experiences, cultural diversity, and political needs. India and the Western world represent two distinct models…

Understanding the Continuance of Poverty in India Despite Welfare Schemes

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Introduction Poverty eradication has been a core objective of India’s development policy since independence. Successive governments have introduced a wide range of schemes aimed at improving income security, food availability, housing, healthcare, education, and employment. Programmes such as the Public Distribution System, MGNREGA, National Rural Livelihood Mission, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, and Direct…

Do We Have Cultural Pockets of “Small India” All Over the Nation? An Analytical Exploration

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Introduction India is often described as a civilization rather than merely a nation-state. Its cultural diversity is unmatched, with hundreds of languages, cuisines, rituals, art forms, and social traditions coexisting within one political framework. This diversity does not remain confined to geographical regions alone. With increasing internal migration, urbanization, and economic integration, cultural identities are…

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Why Poverty Persists in India Despite Multiple Government Programmes

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Introduction Since Independence, poverty eradication has remained one of India’s foremost development priorities. Successive governments have launched numerous schemes—ranging from employment generation and food security to housing, education, and direct benefit transfers—with the explicit aim of uplifting the poor. Landmark initiatives such as the Public Distribution System (PDS), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act…

Reinventing Caste: Changing Identities and Associational Forms in India

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Introduction The caste system has been one of the most enduring social institutions in India. Rooted in ancient occupational divisions and later rigidified into hereditary hierarchies, caste has historically structured social relationships, economic opportunities, and political power. After Independence, the Indian Constitution sought to dismantle caste-based discrimination through legal safeguards, affirmative action, and the promotion…

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