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God himself is regarded to be the Supreme Teacher. As such, teachers in India have been held in high respect since ancient times. Their status has been next only to that of God, king or a prince. In some cases he is held even superior to God, as an embodiment of truth, Knowledge, wisdom, non violence and spiritual authority. They are considered the very salt and essence of the earth. Our Vedic and Purina literature is full of praise and appreciation of many such teacher, guide, Guru and spiritual friend.Teachers are the real makers of a nation. As a builder of a nation, they play a very crucial role. They are the very torch-bearers of knowledge and wisdom, who remove the darkness. They are the very light-house to guide the…

Some scholars see Partition as a culmination of a communal politics that started developing in the opening decades of the 20century.The landmarks in the growth of communalism (Chronology of events related to Communalism) Image Source: 115.167.75.38/Rqae5eb53b-c103-49e4-a363-9cb05f81161d ADVERTISEMENTS: 1. Formation of the Muslim League (1906).2. The League supported the Bengal Partition, demanded special safeguards for Muslims in government service, and put forward with the help of Lord Minto the demand for separate electorate and got it accepted (1909).It preached that the interests of the Muslims were different from those of the Hindus and opposed every nationalist and democratic demands of the Congress.3. The British used the League to counterpoise the rising nationalism. The British also encouraged the League to approach the Muslim masses and assume their leadership. ADVERTISEMENTS: 4. The pro-Turkey…

1. Ever rising religious hostilities between Hindus and Muslims:Communal discord was known in the medieval period. However the frequency, magnitude and intensity of disturbance/riots grew alarmingly in the last decade of British rule.The rise and growth of communal politics was the basis for mobilizing people against the other community and it usually culminated into Communal discord. Image Source: viewsweek.com ADVERTISEMENTS: Hindus made up about two-thirds of the 400 million populations, and the rest were mostly Muslims.Muslim leader like M.A. Jinnah succeeded in influencing majority of the Muslims and generated a fear that an independent India would be dominated by Hindus. Jinnah, demanded a separate Muslim State of Pakistan, and adopted the slogan ‘Pakistan or Perish’.2. Provincial Elections (1937): ADVERTISEMENTS: After phenomenal success of Indian National Congress in the 1937 elections…

During the 1916 Congress session at Lucknow two major events occurred. The divided Congress became united.An understanding for joint action against the British was reached between the Congress and the Muslim League and it was called the Lucknow Pact.The signing of the Lucknow Pact by the Congress and the Muslim League in 1916 marked an important step in the Hindu-Muslim unity. ADVERTISEMENTS: Reunion of the moderates and the extremists took place due to following factors:-1. Tilak clarified his objective of attainment of self-govt. by constitutional means.2. Death of Gokhale and Mehta in 1915 softened moderates attitude. ADVERTISEMENTS: 3. Mrs. Besant played the role of mediator.4. Congress constitution amended to make possible the entry of extremists. Due to all this, the union was achieved at Lucknow session in December, 1916. Image…

Today great revolutionary changes are sweeping over our world, thanks to modern scientific advancements. Recent scientific developments such as, Cyber revolution, IT boom, Information superhighway, Digital technology, etc. are altering the very face of our existence. Most of these advancements have benefited the human race, while some have brought mankind nearer to its grave.Modern science has made our life easy, comfortable, luxurious and least burdensome. Today the household chores such as, sweeping, washing, cleaning, cooking, etc. are no longer burdensome jobs taking a great deal of time. Modern gadgets such as, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, micro-ovens, personal computers, cable TVs, digital receivers, air coolers, air condition, fax machines, cellular phones, super fast trains, speedy cars, etc. have made our life a pleasurable adventure. ADVERTISEMENTS: Today work is a matter…