China and India chose to opt for completely different political doctrines post their independence. ... " India's export to China is nowhere in league with the import. ... China has been establishing good relations and exerting control with India's neighbours at a steady pace. ... " Every single action taken by China is guided by a specific strategic objective, which, Mohan Malik, seems to term as the "strategic culture". ... The airfield in DBO is very critical to India's military, and the entire Depsang Bulge is strategically very important for India becaus...

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A close look at its advanced cities advanced technology specialized workers record keeping education system government system economic system religious system and culture will prove that ancient India had a very advanced civilization. ... India was advanced in many other areas as well. ... One more interesting aspect of India was the culture. ... Finally because of their economy, religion, and culture they were known far and wide by many. ... Their Traditions such as their culture, religion and type of government still live on today and won't be forgotten for a long time....

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The events of this rebellion, which is also known as 'India's first war of Independence' should be remembered as it led to permanent changes in how India was governed. ... Also, universities, colleges and schools opened in Indian towns, which enabled Indians to master important technologies and methods of organization to develop cultures in Indian languages. ... This was very disrespectful of the British as this was against the Hindu and Muslim culture. ... This created many anxieties between the Indians and caused them to become outraged and appalled as they disapproved ...

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It was run by the British East India Company, in which it was only interested in gaining profits and ignored the Indian's cultures and needs. ... There culture was looked at as mediocre in the west. ... They felt that their culture was being disobeyed. ... Others were outraged at the manipulation of the sacred Indian culture. ... The populations of Africa and India were looked down at as being mediocre people and having an inferior culture. ...

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China and India Both the ancient Chinese and the ancient Indian cultures were patriarchal. ... Family was important in Indian culture... As far as the ancient cultures of India and China, one can see that in many ways they were similar. In both cultures women are subservient to men. ... Both cultures had a type of caste system. ...

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INDIA India, the largest democracy, the second most populous country, is geographically located at 20 N and 77 E. ... The history of British India begins in 1600, with the setting up of the East India Company. ... The Indian subcontinent consists of a number of separate linguistic communities each of which share a common language and culture. ... Though distinctive in parts, all stand for a homogeneous culture that is the essence of the great Indian literature. ... Stretching back in an unbroken sweep over 5000 years, India's culture has been enriched by successive waves of migra...

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Pre-Islamic India was made up primarily of small states ruled from capital cities. ... In the end, the waves of Islamic invasions did not bring permanent political change to India. ... Southeast Asia was directly impacted by the newly introduced religion in India. ... The leaders of this new kingdom favored Islam, and employed Islamic bureaucrats and popularized Arabic script, furthering the majority of Islamic culture. ... The cultures, lives, and outcomes of the countries that have survived today would not be at all how they are had it not been for the introduction of Islam to these worlds. ...

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Thus societies with disparate culture were formed. ... India and Pakistan stand as prime example. Even though the Hinduism and Islam are so distinctly different religion yet the two countries being Muslim majority Pakistan and Hindu majority India have a very similar culture. ... Close to home we see that even in modern day Pakistan and India the mughal culture has been embedded in us. ... But whatever the clout of a specific culture or of the nation its represents, that culture cannot aspire to eradicate all others, making the assumption of one hegemonic culture a non-starter. ...

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Forster's novel, A Passage to India, there is a clash between two cultures, England and India. ... Since the British took over in India, the natives have had a hatred towards the English. ... Both Aziz and Fielding are open to part of a different culture, but they are not willing to give up all of their culture. ... Aziz becomes less open-minded towards the English culture and Fielding becomes less open-minded towards the Indian culture. ... Aziz tells Fielding that it is possible for the two to be friends, but only after the English are out of India and one of them is able to put his...

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In his novel A Passage to India, E.M Forster offers the reader a critique of English colonists, or Anglo-Indians as he refers to them, in colonized India. Forster illustrates in detail the cultural misunderstandings that result when the Anglo-Indian culture, marred by a bigoted and restrictive ethos entrenched in customs that discourage opposition to the masses, clashes with the wholly different culture of the native people of India, "a world whose richness and subtlety they [the English] have no conception- ("Notes on the English Character- 5). ... In contrast to the privacy of England, "...

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Probably the best example of Imperialism in action was the British conquest of India or the Raj as it came to be known. It arose from the work of the British East India Company with only occasional assistance from the British Government. ... The Indian culture and religion was one of great complexity which it had already been firmly established before the British came to India. ... It is clear therefore that much of the conflict in India was a result of cultural and moral misunderstandings. ... Although it is clear that Britain was trying to resist India's independence, it is questionable...

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In the book, "Women in Indian Religions," author Sheila McDonough writes about the lives of Muslim women in India. ... In quoting Leila Ahmed, author of "Gender and Women in Islam", "Muslim women should think differently about Muslim history,"" is to appeal to the historicity of Islam from its beginnings prior to the Muslim expansion into India, and to trigger the inner strength, mind, and hearts of Muslim women in India that perhaps feel that they have been treated like second class citizens. ... As Islam expanded a second wave of Muslims rolled into India in the thirteen century. ... Here Le...

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Differences lie between many aspects of American and Indian culture, religion, and economy. ... Another is the economy, while the United States is subject to poverty in areas it is minuscule contrasted to the amount in India. In the pictures I saw, India was portrayed as a country with a serious lack of benefits, which most Americans take for granted. ... For instance, both countries have large cities, and even larger populations, granted India's countries people are much more condensed than Americas, but India is a pretty large country as well, to a great extent more than other Asian cou...

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Both India and America were British colonies. ... India was also ruled by the British. In 1877 Britain came to power in India. ... Freedom of religion in the United States and India is a strong part of the culture. ... In India, the untouchables were also treated harshly. ...

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As Britain try to imperialize Africa and India, they lost control of their land and their culture and customs were destroyed when traditional figures were replaced. ... The East India Company came to an end and India was immediately put under British rule. ... African and Indian culture and economy were damaged when Britain was trying to imperialize these colonies. ... The British changed the way they were living which changed their culture and customs. Culture may have been negatively affected in and India, however, the British also introducer modern technology that helped these colonies. ...

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The East India Company retained its dominant position and continued to make large profits from India and by 1720, 15% of Britain's imports came from India. ... However, the twentieth century saw a rise in nationalism in India. ... Although the British had officially let go of its rule over India, lasting effects of the European powers held a significant influence on India's language and culture, making it an extremely diverse country. ... In India religion is a way of life. ... India also has the second largest population of Muslims in the world....

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Fosters novel A Passage To India, Foster starts out with a short, brief description and introduction about the setting, tell us exactly where the story is going to take place. By Foster opening up his novel this way, it helps us to appreciate the Indians as the natives of the land of India. ... With this in mind it shows that at this time the English have total control and power over India. ... In this manner, Foster ends A Passage To India as a tragic but platonic love story between the two friends, separated by different cultures and political climates. ... Foster also uses these symbo...

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Cultures are the socially derived valued habits, a minimum set of standards designed in a way, which tells us how to behave in society to acquire those standards to survive. It can be seen in all the aspects of the culture like political, humanistic or spiritual. ... Like in my case I was taught to do things which are valued in Hindu culture such as rituals and worship which are dominating factors in Hindu society. ... Like in India, dowry system, animal sacrifice in the temples, unequal...

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India's integration into the global economy, has resulted in rapid economic growth. ... The romanticism of hero and heroine kissing behind the tree are over, and modern India has the silver screen ablaze with flesh and desire. ... It is not only the influence of western popular culture, but also the demographic changes that are contributing to the cause of premarital sex. India boasts of the largest young population in the world. ... The Indian culture of their's is shaking, as the tide of modern sexual liberation is knocking upon the door. ...

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Yes these are women, but they're also from India. ... The sari, in many cultures, aids the famous and soon to be famous. ... Indira Gandhi was the first female Prime Minister if India. ... All these women play or have played a crucial role in India. ... The sari is the most popular clothing for women in India. ...

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People from different cultures can give their opinions in building our society. ... It helps us to know the positive and negative aspects of different cultures. ... Intercultural communication helped me when i moved from India, as i didnt know the cultures of American people. After taling to them, it helped me to know their cultures, their beliefs and values. ... It helps us to know their abilties and qualities and some people also adapt others culture. ...

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As we continued our study in Indian history, we learned about how India was ruled by many different people and cultures throughout history. Over time, India has had contact with many Europeans, invaders, Muslims, and Asiatic people. ... This is what I discovered about the food of my own culture. ... In this next section of my paper, I will compare the food of my own culture (USA) to the food of India, which I had experienced. ... This is probably due to the fact that India has the availability to use these since that they grow in the subtropical climate. ...

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Body modifications and adornments play a role in many cultures around the world. ... Ear piercing is the most widely practiced piercing among cultural groups in Africa, India, North and South America. ... It was popular in Ancient Mexico and in India. Today in India and in Pakistan too, women still continue to wear nose piercing. ... The big difference between our culture and the cultures around the world is the expression of self choice. ...

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Global Management Whenever any entity or person enters into a new culture, a certain level of "culture shock" takes place. A great amount of understanding, adaptation, and conformity is necessary for a smooth transition and existence in a foreign culture to actually occur. ... One trademark of U.S. culture: leadership, can be perceived in a completely different way in a foreign country. ... In countries such as India, however, rewards and incentives are viewed by workers with great reverence and a sign of appreciation and deep respect. ... Many companies, especially in the computer indu...

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Whenever any entity or person enters into a new culture, a certain level of "culture shock" takes place. A great amount of understanding, adaptation, and conformity is necessary for a smooth transition and existence in a foreign culture to actually occur. ... One trademark of U.S. culture: leadership, can be perceived in a completely different way in a foreign country. ... In countries such as India, however, rewards and incentives are viewed by workers with great reverence and a sign of appreciation and deep respect. ... Many companies, especially in the computer industry, send managers a...

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