Indian Culture

Author : Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri, English Translation by S. Naganath
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781638065111

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Indian Culture by Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri, English Translation by S. Naganath Pdf

The author, a historian of repute, confronts important issues of Indian history in this classic work. He raises such questions as “Was there an Aryan Invasion of India in the past?”, “Is the caste system a bane or a boon?”, “Did Indian women enjoy equal rights in ancient times?”, “Was Democracy an alien concept to Vedic Indians?”, “Why Buddhism became extinct in the country of its origin?”, “What is India’s lasting contribution to the field of Science, Mathematics, Astronomy, Medicine, Chemistry, Metallurgy, etc.?”, “Was Indian Culture greatly impacted by foreign religions?”, “How did India influence its neighbouring Eastern and Western countries?”, “Is Sanskrit only an off-shoot of the Indo-European Languages Group?”, “What was the scale of the social, economic and political implosion detonated by two centuries of British Colonial Rule?”. The author has answered the above vexing questions based on an intensive study of Archaeology, Epigraphy, Numismatics, original records in different languages and the travelogues of foreign visitors.(Translator’s Note).

Author : Swamini Vimalananda
Publisher : Central Chinmaya Mission Trust
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788175970717

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In Indian Culture: Why Do We... by Swamini Vimalananda Pdf

Indian culture is admired and respected all over the world for its depth. This book features in simple terms, the various aspects of this rich spiritual culture.

Author : Alan Gledhill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Law
ISBN : OCLC:1120811422

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The Republic of India by Alan Gledhill Pdf

Author : Culture Smart!,Becky Stephen
Publisher : Kuperard
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781787029019

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India - Culture Smart! by Culture Smart!,Becky Stephen Pdf

Don't just see the sights—get to know the people. India's huge population of 1.2 billion is as varied and colorful as the spice markets of Old Delhi. Each region, caste, and community has its own culture, reflecting unique histories shaped by conquest, creativity, and religion. Steeped in ancient traditions, exceptionally fatalistic, and intensely passionate about their culture, the Indians are also ingenious, creative, and world leaders in cutting-edge science and technology. Show interest in their country and it will be reciprocated with genuine warmth and friendship. Culture Smart! India will make you aware of the essential values and behavioral norms, show you how to navigate often profound cultural differences and build relationships, and offer invaluable insights into this great, endlessly fascinating land. Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

Author : Ashish Malik,Vijay Pereira
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317232018

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Indian Culture and Work Organisations in Transition by Ashish Malik,Vijay Pereira Pdf

This book analyses key theoretical influences on Indian culture in a business context. It shows the interactions between indigenous culture and workplace ethics which is increasingly being populated by multinational corporations. It discusses how the Indian workplace has evolved over time as well as retained some managerial practices dating back to the classical traditions of ancient India. It further demonstrates the changes brought about by globalisation, especially through information technology and business process outsourcing industries. This volume will be useful to the scholars and researchers of business and management studies, cultural studies, Asian studies as well as human resource (HR) professionals.

Author : Aarti Kelshikar
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789352777723

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How India Works by Aarti Kelshikar Pdf

An article in the Harvard Business Review once said that the most valuable skill for the 21st century manager is the ability to work across cultures. Around the world, it is increasingly recognized that an understanding of a country's work culture plays a significant part in success at one's job. Every group of people has subtle drivers of behaviour, values and beliefs, an understanding of which could help you navigate your way around the workplace. Indians are no exception. We have some innate strengths that we seldom take credit for. Like the uncommon capacity to deal with ambiguity and to think on the fly; the emphasis we place on forming and sustaining relationships at work; and the willingness to go beyond the call of duty as we see our jobs as an extension of our personal lives. And then there are traits that may confuse the uninitiated at first and need some getting used to - such as saying 'yes' to an assigned task when we actually mean 'no', our flexible attitude to time, and the famous Indian head wag. Based on extensive interviews with corporate leaders - Indians as well as expatriates and repatriates, who offer insider and outsider perspectives on the psyche of the Indian in the workplace - How India Works is a guide to the cultural nuances and complexities of working in India. It will make your life in office a little easier.

Author : Om Prakash
Publisher : New Age International
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : India
ISBN : 8122415873

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Cultural History of India by Om Prakash Pdf

Cultural History Of India Has Been Divided Into Three Parts To Discuss Various Aspects Of Development Of Indian Culture. It Talks About How Religions Such As The Vedic Religion, Buddhism, Jainism, Saivism And Vaisnavism Aimed At Securing Social Harmony, Moral Upliftment, And Inculcated A Sense Of Duty In The Individual. The Development Of Indian Art And Architecture Was A Creative Effort To Project Symbols Of Divine Reality As Conceived And Understood By The Collective Consciousness Of The People As A Whole. The Book Also Focuses On Social Intuitions, Educational Systems And Economic Organisation In Ancient India. Finally, The Book Discusses The Dietary System Of Indians From Pre-Historic Times To C. 1200 A.D. The Basis For Inclusion Of Food And Drinks In The Book On Indian Culture Is That Ancient Indians Believed That Food Not Only Kept An Individual Healthy, But Was Also Responsible For His Mental Make Up.According To The Author, It Is Of Utmost Importance That The Present Generation Imbibe Those Elements Of Indian Culture Which Have Kept India Vital And Going Through Its Long And Continuous History .Cultural History Of India Is An Extremely Useful Journal On Indian History And Culture For All Readers, Both In India And Abroad. It Is Therefore A Must-Read For All Interested In Indias Proud Past, Which Forms The Eternal Bed-Rock Of Its Fateful Present And Glorious Future. It Is An Academic Book Very Useful For Student Of History Aspiring For I.A.S.

Author : Michel Danino
Publisher : D.K. Print World Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 812460567X

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Indian Culture and India's Future by Michel Danino Pdf

Can Indian civilization be compared to a thousand-branched tree? What have been its outstanding achievements and its impact on the world? These are some of the questions this book asks. But it also deals with issues confronting more and more Indians caught in an identity crisis: What does it mean to be Indian? What is specific to the worldview developed by Indian culture? How has it dialogued with other cultures? Is it built on durable foundations, or is it little more than colourful religiosity and quaint but outdated customs? And what are the meaning and application of secularism and tolerance in the Indian context? The French-born author, who has been living in India for 33 years, argues that Indian culture is not some exotic relic of the past, but a dynamic force that still has a role to play in defining India's identity and cohesion, and in proposing solutions to today's global challenges. Written in a crisp and engaging style, this thought-provoking volume challenges received ideas on India's culture and invites us to think afresh. Can Indian civilization be compared to a thousand-branched tree? What have been its outstanding achievements and its impact on the world? These are some of the questions this book asks. But it also deals with issues confronting more and more Indians caught in an identity crisis: What does it mean to be Indian? What is specific to the worldview developed by Indian culture? How has it dialogued with other cultures? Is it built on durable foundations, or is it little more than colourful religiosity and quaint but outdated customs? And what are the meaning and application of secularism and tolerance in the Indian context? The French-born author, who has been living in India for 33 years, argues that Indian culture is not some exotic relic of the past, but a dynamic force that still has a role to play in defining India's identity and cohesion, and in proposing solutions to today's global challenges. Written in a crisp and engaging style, this thought-provoking volume challenges received ideas on India's culture and invites us to think afresh. -- Provided by publisher.

Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615302031

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The Culture of India by Britannica Educational Publishing Pdf

Heir to a diverse array of traditions, the Indian subcontinent boasts customs that are distinguished by a constant juxtaposition of the ancient and the modern. The omnibus culture that has resulted from a rich history reflects an accommodation of ideas from across the globe and over time. This inviting narrative examines the tapestry of major events and beliefs that imbue everyday Indian life with vitality, and it presents the remarkable achievements in writing and the arts that have influenced individuals throughout the world.

Author : Ramesh Thota
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1523406712

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Daily Life in Indian Culture by Ramesh Thota Pdf

Gain insights into Indian Way-of-Life and Enjoy Your Travel to India This book helps you overcome the Indian cultural barriers and enjoy your India Travel. You get the best experience of Indian culture, through the character of John. This story of John makes you feel, relate, understand, experience the way Indians live. If you are traveling to India, this book will help you a lot in getting along with Indians and enjoying India. It takes you through the real-life situations of India. Everything that you need to know to understand the customs, traditions and rituals of India is presented in this book. The various aspects of Indian Culture are explained in a rational & experiential way. This book vividly presents the situations and scenarios that John has faced. "John returns to America, after six months of stay in India, as a positively transformed person. His relationship with his live-in girlfriend changes for better. He recounts all that he experienced during his stay in India and the insights he got." This book goes beyond the typical dos & don'ts. It provides an insight into the practicality of rituals; and into the typical life philosophy of Indians - including the way Indians look at life and happiness. It helps you understand the psyche of Indians and provides explanation for all that behavior that is unique to Indians such as: * The special ways of greeting each other * The restrictions on physical touch between the two genders * The superstitious beliefs about common phenomenon such as sneezing * The bizarre behavior of praying to a plant such as 'Tulasi' & treating animals as Gods e,g Cows * The eating habits * The restrictions on public display of affection (PDA) * Leaving footwear out before entering important places * The complex & primeval rituals performed at different life events, including at the time of death * The invasion of privacy * The disregard for Queue system * Sharing of food, and embarrassing upmanship to pay bills * The close family ties * The concept of arranged marriage * Existence of innumerable Gods and ever growing list of them * The Caste system and Reservations * The scriptures & the Hindu philosophical concept of Karma.....much more Take this virtual tour with John and Enjoy India!

Author : Laura Brueck,Jacob Smith,Neil Verma
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780472054343

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Indian Sound Cultures, Indian Sound Citizenship by Laura Brueck,Jacob Smith,Neil Verma Pdf

From the cinema to the recording studio to public festival grounds, the range and sonic richness of Indian cultures can be heard across the subcontinent. Sound articulates communal difference and embodies specific identities for multiple publics. This diversity of sounds has been and continues to be crucial to the ideological construction of a unifying postcolonial Indian nation-state. Indian Sound Cultures, Indian Sound Citizenship addresses the multifaceted roles sound plays in Indian cultures and media, and enacts a sonic turn in South Asian Studies by understanding sound in its own social and cultural contexts. “Scapes, Sites, and Circulations” considers the spatial and circulatory ways in which sound “happens” in and around Indian sound cultures, including diasporic cultures. “Voice” emphasizes voices that embody a variety of struggles and ambiguities, particularly around gender and performance. Finally, “Cinema Sound” make specific arguments about film sound in the Indian context, from the earliest days of talkie technology to contemporary Hindi films and experimental art installations. Integrating interdisciplinary scholarship at the nexus of sound studies and South Asian Studies by questions of nation/nationalism, postcolonialism, cinema, and popular culture in India, Indian Sound Cultures, Indian Sound Citizenship offers fresh and sophisticated approaches to the sonic world of the subcontinent.

Author : Joseph Walser
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2005-05-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780231506236

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Nagarjuna in Context by Joseph Walser Pdf

Joseph Walser provides the first examination of Nagarjuna's life and writings in the context of the religious and monastic debates of the second century CE. Walser explores how Nagarjuna secured the canonical authority of Mahayana teachings and considers his use of rhetoric to ensure the transmission of his writings by Buddhist monks. Drawing on close textual analysis of Nagarjuna's writings and other Buddhist and non-Buddhist sources, Walser offers an original contribution to the understanding of Nagarjuna and the early history of Buddhism.

Author : Shobita Punja
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : India
ISBN : 8184520018

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Indian Culture for Everyone by Shobita Punja Pdf

A kaleidoscopic glimpse of India.

Author : Balmiki Prasad Singh
Publisher : OUP India
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-08
Category : History
ISBN : 0198077343

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India's Culture by Balmiki Prasad Singh Pdf

This book explores the fascinating aspects of India's diversified cultural base-monuments, art tradition, religion, philosophy, performing arts, and literature. It discusses the relationship between the state and market on cultural aspects, debates regarding cultural preservation, role of administration and institutions, and interconnections of culture with the social and political life in India.

Author : Dhūrjaṭiprasāda Mukhopādhyāẏa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1948
Category : India
ISBN : UOM:39015002389776

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Modern Indian Culture by Dhūrjaṭiprasāda Mukhopādhyāẏa Pdf