Citing statistics, Kriti Kalra observes that the Indian society has traditionally been inclusive of its elderly where the senior members of the family are integral to the unit and play an important role in decision-making, counselling and even in providing financial support. With changing times and ‘modern’ lifestyle, she sees a gradual shift in the role of the elderly Indian society has traditionally been inclusive of its elderly The elderly play a very important role in society, especially in terms of holding families together and guiding the youth. Indian society has traditionally been inclusive of its elderly where the senior…
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India continues to create an inclusive atmosphere for the empowerment of the divyangjan. It has been inclusive by accepting of all the marginalised groups, including the disabled. The disabled sections have merged with the mainstream through several governmental schemes and initiatives, points out Nikita Shastri. Largest human image of a wheelchair accessibility symbol made in India For a society to be inclusive, it has to be accepting of all the marginalised groups, including the disabled. When it comes to India, the disabled population is well integrated with the society. There are several government schemes and initiatives and brand new trends…
There is a general perception that only a few nations are inclusive of the diverse genders in society. Contrary to popular belief, modern-day definitions of gender, the LGBTQIA+ and its many types are not new to India. India, just like most native cultures, has always had several genders and has always been inclusive to the very core, says Manu Shrivastava. The month of June happens to be the Pride Month for the LGBTQIA+ identities in many parts of the world, including in India. The eventful month is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, their struggles and their victories. The movement…
In the Indian context, Secularism, in the truest meaning of the term, as was meant to be understood at its place of origin, could not be applied blindly to the Indian context. Gajanan Khergamker reasons out that it was manifestly a Western intervention, specifically a product of the Protestant Reformation and the Enlightenment. To understand the Right to Freedom of Religion, the best example would be to analyse the Sabarimala episode. The Sabarimala imbroglio was a populist bone of contention for political parties that aligned despite differences for fear of upsetting a sizeable religious faction. The issues here were primarily…
The current dispensation under PM Modi has made it clear that inclusive growth is inherent to the rise of New India. Anushka Singh informs that the concept of ‘Antyodya’ i.e., the ideology of inclusiveness is decades old and forms the guiding light for the decisions and initiatives taken by the government to promote inclusion. Parliament of India No country can grow without ensuring the growth of all sections of the society. The inclusion has to be on several fronts including social and financial inclusion. Social inclusion is a process where the terms on which individuals and groups partake in society…
The sound of music Among India’s most gifted music composers, Vanraj Bhatia, was born in a Kutchi businessman’s family on the 31 May, 1927. He had his schooling at the New Era School in Mumbai (then Bombay) and exhibited a flair for music. He continued his education further and earned a post-graduate honours degree in English from the prestigious Elphinstone College. His interest in western classical music was sparked off after he heard a piano concert performed by Tchaikovsky, as a teenager. Later Bhatia picked up the rudiments of Hindustani classical music as a student of the Deodhar School of…
PVC of the China war Joginder Singh was born on 26 September 1921 in Mahla Kalan, Moga district, Punjab. His father Sher Singh Sahnan belonged to an agricultural Saini Sikh family. Joginder went to primary school in Nathu Ala village and went to middle school in Daroli village. Joginder joined the army for “identity and purpose”. He was posted to 1 Sikh Regiment on 28 September 1936. He soon passed the Army Education Examination and was subsequently appointed as the Unit Education Instructor. He served at various places on the Burma Front and won many laurels. After Independence, he served…
The Sultan of strings! “Calassical music is not for entertainment. It is to take you on a meditative journey, ye toh mehsoos karne ki cheez hai (it needs to be felt)”. Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was an Indian maestro who straddled classical and popular music and adapted the Indian santoor (hammered dulcimer), into a major instrument of Indian classical music, giving it pride of place from the misty hills of Kashmir to esteemed concert halls across the world. Shivkumar hailed from a musical priestly family. When five, he learnt the tabla and vocals from his father, Uma Dutt Sharma, an accomplished…
Varanasi, or Banaras as it is sometimes still called, has a unique charm with a blend of mystic and mythology. A city of rituals that hold great religious significance for the Hindus, everything that one does in the city has a spiritual feel to it. Enchanted by the city and its culture, Jeremy Oltmann an American adopted Banaras as his home in 2001. Today, he conducts heritage walks for tourists and also teaches hath yoga. Ganga aarti on the ghats – a sight to behold The city of Varanasi has a mystical and mythical charm. Its temples and ashrams do…
If you are thinking of a great concoct of adventure, relaxation and culture and pilgrimage, Odisha is the place for you. The iconic Konark Temple, Jagannath Temple, Puri Rathyatra, exotic beaches, Konark Dance festival, Chilika lake, Buddhist caves, Stupa, Patachitra painting, food, saris dot the eastern state compelling landscape. Its trappings reveal a canvas that is unique to the state’s ethos, writes Manjira Majumdar. Puri Rath Yatra My several visits to Odisha or Orissa are always reminiscent of the sound of foamy waves crashing along the beach at Puri, the dolphins dancing in the Chilika Lake, the stunning Sun temple…