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Classical Languages Of India Currently there are eleven languages that enjoy the ‘Classical’ status in India: Criteria in 2005 Criteria in 2024 The concept of “the literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community” was replaced in the new criteria. Under these criteria, Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali and Prakrit were given the classical language status. […]
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A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area, selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance, which is legally protected by international treaties.
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About Gram Nyayalayas To provide access to justice to the citizen at their door steps, the Central Government has enacted the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008. Features of Gram Nyayalayas Appeals against Gram Nyayalayas Also refer:
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The Crux of Rigveda: An Exploration of Ancient Wisdom The Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts in human history, holds a pivotal place in the cultural and spiritual heritage of India. Composed in Sanskrit between 1500 and 1200 BCE, this ancient scripture forms the foundational text of Vedic literature and offers profound insights into
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डार्क वेब (Dark Web) क्या है? डार्क वेब, इंटरनेट का एक ऐसा हिस्सा है जिसे साधारण सर्च इंजनों जैसे गूगल, बिंग या याहू के माध्यम से एक्सेस नहीं किया जा सकता। इसे सामान्य वेब से अलग करने के लिए इसे “डार्क” कहा जाता है, क्योंकि यह अप्रत्याशित और अक्सर खतरनाक गतिविधियों का स्थल हो सकता
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The Sufi Movement in India: A Spiritual Legacy The Sufi movement in India represents a unique and vital aspect of the country’s rich spiritual tapestry. Emerging in the medieval period, Sufism has played a fundamental role in shaping the cultural and religious landscape of the Indian subcontinent. It has transcended communal boundaries, fostering a spirit
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The Tripartite Struggle of Medieval India The Tripartite Struggle, a significant historical period in medieval India, emerged during the 8th to the 10th centuries CE. This intense contest for supremacy primarily involved three dominant powers: the Gurjara-Pratiharas, the Rashtrakutas, and the Pala Empire. After the decline of Harsha’s empire in the 7th century, several large states
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The recent furor over Uniform Civil Code started after the Shah Bano verdict.
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The architectural principles of Hindu temples in India are described in Shilpa Shastra. Shilpa Shastra mentions three main types of temple architecture – Nagara or the Northern style, the Dravida or the Southern style and the Vesara or Mixed style.
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Parliamentary and Presidential System of Government Recently, it has been suggested that India should adopt the presidential system of government instead of the parliamentary style of democracy. These suggestions have been given in the backdrop of frequent elections and related administrative as well as financial burdens owned by India. Parliamentary System of Government Merits of
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