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Religiosity and Communalism in India: From Personal Faith to Political Identity

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Introduction Religion has always occupied an important place in Indian society. From ancient spiritual traditions to everyday social practices, faith has shaped values, identities, and community life. However, religion can manifest in different ways. While religiosity reflects personal faith and spiritual engagement, communalism represents the politicization of religious identity, often leading to social division and…

Spirit of Tolerance and Love in Indian Society

The Spirit of Tolerance and Love: A Timeless Pillar of Indian Society

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Introduction India is often described as a civilization rather than merely a nation-state. One of the most enduring characteristics of this civilization is its deep-rooted spirit of tolerance and love. From ancient philosophical traditions to modern constitutional values, Indian society has consistently emphasized coexistence, acceptance of diversity, and compassion toward others. This spirit is not…

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…

Empowering Women: The Most Sustainable Path to Controlling Population Growth

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Introduction Rapid population growth continues to pose serious challenges for developing countries, particularly in areas such as healthcare, education, employment, food security, and environmental sustainability. Traditional population control strategies have often focused narrowly on contraception and family planning programs. However, global experience increasingly shows that the most sustainable and humane way to stabilize population growth…

What Makes Indian Society Unique in Sustaining Its Culture? A Sociological Analysis

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Introduction Indian society is often described as one of the oldest living civilizations in the world. Despite centuries of political upheavals, foreign invasions, colonial rule, and rapid modernization, India has remarkably preserved its cultural continuity. From ancient philosophical traditions to everyday social practices, Indian culture continues to thrive alongside modern institutions. What makes this resilience…

Role of Digital Initiatives in Strengthening India’s Education System

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Introduction Over the last decade, India has witnessed a major transformation in its education system driven by digital initiatives. Recognizing education as a foundation for human capital development and inclusive growth, the Government of India launched several technology-enabled programs to improve access, quality, governance, and equity in learning. Digital platforms, online classrooms, open educational resources,…

Do Customs and Traditions Suppress Reason? A Critical Analysis of Obscurantism in Society

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Introduction Customs and traditions form the cultural backbone of societies. They transmit values, norms, collective memories, and social practices across generations, giving people a sense of identity and continuity. However, critics argue that unquestioned adherence to customs and traditions can suppress rational thinking and encourage obscurantism—defined as resistance to intellectual enlightenment, scientific reasoning, and social…

Regionalism in India: A Consequence of Rising Cultural Assertiveness?

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Introduction India is a civilization marked by extraordinary diversity. Its social fabric is woven from multiple languages, religions, ethnic traditions, and historical experiences. This diversity has given rise to rich cultural identities at regional levels. Alongside national consciousness, strong regional loyalties have developed over time. These loyalties sometimes express themselves as regionalism—a sentiment where people…

Indian Society: Tradition Meets Transformation

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Introduction Indian society is one of the world’s oldest continuously living civilizations. Over thousands of years, it has experienced invasions, colonialism, modernization, globalization, and rapid technological change. Yet, despite these transformations, Indian society has preserved a remarkable continuity of traditional social values. Concepts such as family bonds, respect for elders, spiritual orientation, community life, and…

Evaluation of Gandhi’s Views on the Varna System

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Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most influential leaders of the Indian independence movement, had nuanced views on the Varna system. His perspective evolved over time, shaped by his engagement with social reform, his interpretation of Hindu scriptures, and his commitment to the upliftment of the marginalized sections of society. While Gandhi initially upheld the Varna…

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