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British children in India were often sent to Britain for education, returning to India as adults; after an Indian childhood, most detested England. Paper refers to materials discussing British culture & colonialism in India, what became of such people; references to several works for children on India or by authors who were British children in India; differences of child raising; identity; many such people found in Canada -- often not suited to England.

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British Children & Children's Literature of Colonial India Introduction Much has been written on British Indian society and children born in India as were often sent to England for education in long separations from their parents. They knew a different kind of childhood from that of British-born children they came to know, for they had often learned Indian languages before English, in the care of Indian servants, the stories they were told and how they were raised were Indian in a shared experience that was known to generations of Britons in India, till Independence in 1947 and in some cases, beyond. It was usual for British families to spend decades in

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The expansion of Islam into India is perhaps one of the most controversial aspects of Indian history. In large measure this is to the continuing political, social and religious struggle between Islam and Hinduism on the subcontinent, and the role of history in fuelling and justifying contemporary political actions. This paper explores the early history of Islamic expansion into India - in particular during the 7th century CE - in order to understand how this early expansion defined the later history of Islam in India. As is seen, while there was an undeniable military aspect to this expansion, our focus during this early period must be upon how Islam entered India through long-existing trade networks, and how Muslim preconceptions of Indian religion and culture defined these contacts with implications for the future of Islamic India.

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"The expansion of Islam into India is perhaps one of the most controversial aspects of Indian history. In large measure this is to the continuing political, social and religious struggle between Islam and Hinduism on the subcontinent, and the role of history in fuelling and justifying contemporary political actions. This essay will explore the early history of Islamic expansion into India - in particular during the 7th century CE - in order to understand how this early expansion defined the later history of Islam in India. As will be seen, while there was an undeniable military aspect to this expansion, our focus during this early period must..."

Tags:india, islam, history

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This paper traces the historic relationship between the United States and India, from its fragile beginnings to the current strengthening of ties. Several issues are addressed that have contributed to the relationship between the two nations. These include the Cold War, economic cooperation between the US and India, and India's security issues. The author believes that India and the United States are still in the early stages of what will hopefully be a strong and prosperous friendship. The writer concludes that decades of mistrust and friction must be resolved if relations are to fully flourish.

Outline
A History of Wariness
Economic Cooperation Between the US and India
Security Issues
Conclusion

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"The United States was frustrated by its inability to win influence in this strategic nation that serves as a jumping point to Asia and the Middle East. Even after the Cold War, the United States' relationship with India remained rocky over issues such as nuclear proliferation, India's conflict with Pakistan, and high trade tariffs. However, a new era seems to be dawning in U.S-Indian relations. Both sides have begun to look past historically divisive issues and to focus on natural synergies between the nations, particularly in the area of economic cooperation. Despite growing economic ties between the nations and increased understanding over India's nuclear status, significant issues still remain in the development of a solid partnership between India and the United States."

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This paper explores the history of marriage in India, where it is viewed as a sacrament and the greatest bond between a man and a woman and between their families. The author discusses arranged marriages and the role of sexual intimacy in marriage. The paper further highlights the different outlooks on marriage between Northern India and Southern India. Also considered is the impact of other cultures in India, including Islamic and Western Culture. The author concludes that despite these cultural influences, marriage remains a sacrament in India.

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"The greatest event in a family in India is a wedding, which celebrates and evokes every possible social obligation, kinship bond, traditional value, sentiment and economic resource (Encyclopedia of Nations 1995). It is considered essential by virtually everyone in the country. The individual sees it as the setting for one's transition to adulthood, which is the result of a combination of choices by everyone in the group or family. Everyone is born in a family and the choice of a family is beyond individual choice, which is why arranging a marriage is a critical responsibility of parents and other relatives on both sides. Some Indian parents make this arrangement at the birth of a child while some wait until later. Child marriage was practiced by small ancient groups, especially the Rajasthan, for their children under the age of five (Encyclopedia of Nations, Stormloader). Hindu scriptures sanctioned the practice and its early consummation and emphasized that a girl should be married before puberty or before her first menstruation. If not, she would go to hell because it would constitute abortion. Their Prophet Islam taught that marrying young girls from 2 to 8 would be ideal. Indians also fixed the age of the groom at ideally three times that of the child bride..."

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The paper considers India's political situation during the war and whether India was a country with beliefs that agreed with the war. The paper questions why India wanted to be free from the British and shows how both the Army of India and the Indian National Army played a vital role in World War II. The paper specifically examines the role Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Chandra Bose had in the war.

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"This paper discusses the independence of India. What was India's political situation during the war? Was India a country with beliefs that agreed with the War? Why did India want to be free from the British? Both the Army of India and the Indian National Army played a vital role in World War II. It is important to consider why India became involved in the war, the part Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Chandra Bose had in the war, and what position did India have concerning the war. The importance of Gandhi and how he viewed the role of India in World War II is discussed. On the other hand, it discusses how Bose believed it was better to fight with the..."

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This comprehensive study is aimed at the major economic, political, cultural and social changes and crises that have taken place within India during the period in question and it will attempt to assess the extent to which these factors have shaped the country's economic performance. Included in this analysis will be an assessment of economic development and social change, the economic and political aspects of agricultural change, as well as political change, political structure and the functioning of government. Attention will also be directed towards the caste conflict and language differences as well as the extent to which they have had an impact on the level of economic development that India has been able to achieve and the nature of this development. The main hypothesis that will be tested in this study will be the following: while India has achieved relatively significant economic advances during recent years, especially in light of the country's status as a Third World nation, these advances have been limited.

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This paper compares economic and population data on India and Pakistan, noting that India is a moderate-sized country with a huge population. The writer states that over-population is one of the problems facing India, and that data on this subject can be found easily using an Internet search engine. The writer notes that one site that offers a good deal of data is known as Data & Statistics, a site offering data gathered by the World Bank on different countries, and with a specific section on Development Goals for India.

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"India is a moderate-sized country with a huge population. Over-population is one of the problems facing India, and data on this subject can be found easily using an Internet search engine. One site that offers a good deal of data is known as Data & Statistics, a site offering data gathered by the World Bank on different countries, and with a specific section on Development Goals for India. The most current data on the site is for 2004. According to this site, the population of India reached 1.1 billion in 2003 and remained at that level in 2004, up from 1 billion in 2000. The growth rate has been slowing slightly, down to 1.4 percent in 2004 from 1.7 percent in 2000. For 2000, the last year with full data, the national poverty rate stood at 28.6 percent of the population."

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This paper analyzes of the retail climate in India preparatory to the entry of Wal-Mart into that market, noting that India is a country with a huge population, and Wal-Mart would like to serve a population of that size concentrated in a moderate-sized country. On the other hand, this paper points out that India has been beset by poverty for some time and was a backward country when under British rule. The latter situation has changed in part, but it is not clear if economic growth has been sufficient to support a retail market of the size Wal-Mart needs.

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"In deciding whether or not to open Wal-Mart stores in India, it is important to ascertain as much information as possible about the Indian economy and the state of retail in India in particular. On the one hand, India is a country with a huge population, and Wal-Mart would like to serve a population of that size concentrated in a moderate-sized country. On the other hand, India has been beset by poverty for some time and was a backward country when under British rule. The latter situation has changed in part, but it is not clear if economic growth has been sufficient to support a retail market of the size Wal-Mart needs. India today has a diverse economy that includes traditional village farming, modern agriculture, handicrafts, a wide range of modern industries, and a variety of services."

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This paper discusses how globalization and outsourcing has affected the Indian economy and society. The paper gives a brief history about the country and discusses how technologically savvy Indian people have been since the beginning of time.
Introduction
History of India
India Historical Tidbits
Technology
Economic Impact
Economic History
Economic Boom of Today
The Ethical and Social Aspects and Effects of Globalization and Outsourcing in India
Pros
Cons
Conclusion
Bibliography

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"With the digital revolution and the dramatic fall in international telecommunication costs globalization has been made possible. Globalization has changed the way economies operate and this has only been possible due to the various innovations in the technological sectors. India has been in the fore-front of this global revolution. Call-centers, data processing facilities, telemedicine and software development type facilities are opening all over India and China where the labor is cheap and the trade-laws have been liberalized. Globalization would not have become as common as it is today without advancements in technology, mainly the internet. The internet allows real time communication from anywhere to anyone with access to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). With the internet, people can receive the help they need, place orders, arrange shipping and other aspects essential to today's business environment from anywhere there is internet access. Some of the reasons that India was chosen as the location for the call centers is due to the cheap labor rate, the willingness and enthusiasm to work in the global market, and the quality of education to middle class. Despite all the differences in religious, social and economic backgrounds, India has created a workforce that has embraced and used technology to position them at the forefront of outsourcing in a global economy."

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This paper sums up the social, political, economic repercussions of the 1947 partition of British India into India and modern-day Pakistan. The paper suggests that a more conciliatory approach on behalf of the political leaders of the day might have avoided much of the subsequent bloodshed and spared both of these nations the acrimony and animosity that presently lingers.

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"The partitioning of India has stirred a great deal of debate. This paper will wade into that debate by examining whether or not the partition of India made sense socially, politically, or economically. More specifically, this paper will argue that the 1947 partition did a great deal of harm to India - and to Pakistan - in all three regards and that a more inclusive approach involving the leaders of the day might have spared both nations the tragedies that followed. With that in mind, it is to a discussion of the Indian partitioning of 1947 that one now turns."

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