The Greatness of India We often look at the progress made by India as a country from the vantage point of a western nation like the US and fail to appreciate the progress made by India since its independence. As India completes its 75th year as an independent country, here is me listing some key …
There are so many theories that try to figure out the origins of the dowry system in India. One theory states that it originated as concepts of Kanyadaan and Stree-Dhan, where the Hindu families donated something of value to their daughters. According to the traditions in the past, a daughter had no share in her …
This is Part 3 (The Unification of Humankind) in the four-part series of book summary of Sapiens by Yuval. If you haven’t read Part 1 (The Cognitive Revolution), Part 2 (The Agricultural Revolution) please read them before reading this. The Unification of Humankind 9) The Arrow of History Every culture has its typical beliefs, norms, and …
This is Part 2 (The Agricultural Revolution) in the four-part series of book summary of Sapiens by Yuval. If you haven’t read Part 1 (The Cognitive Revolution), please read it before reading this. The Agricultural Revolution 5) History’s Biggest Fraud Sapiens ceased being foragers 10,000 years ago when they began to devote almost all their …
All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.
The annual National Crime Research Bureau (NCRB) report shows an alarming increase in crimes against women. On an average, 93 women are victims of rape every day. One-third of them are minors. Every day, on an average, 28 women are being burnt to death in cases registered as dowry deaths. However shocking these statistics might be, these …
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