Archives November 2012

The recent years witnessed the unfortunate rise in reported cases of domestic violence and murder. Some of these appeared to be linked to dowry demands. There were cases of married women, seeking redress against abusive and violent husbands, as also parents, whose daughters had been murdered by their in-laws, seeking help in getting justice from police and courts. However, their experience of approaching (lie police and law courts turned out to be a very disappointing one foe most of them. Husbands and in-laws got away with torture and even murder, because the women and their families found it difficult to 'prove beyond doubt' that they were victims of violence and extortion. From that experience, domestic violence and abuse to lie seen is a one-way affair, largely because most of those- whose cases reached women's organisations, police stations and law courts, happened to be wives who had complained against their husbands more...

The present system of education in India focuses too much on facts and figures. It thus kills creativity and analytical and reasoning skills among children. It develops a mindset that whatever is said by the teachers has to be taken as correct without any cross-questioning. Even parents do not encourage their children to question elders. Besides, there is less focus on research and development. All this leads to regimented and conditioned mindset among children whose inquisitiveness, logical, analytical and thinking skills are curtailed. The blame present mess lies equally with parents, teachers, authorities and the system. Children in their tender age do not have social obligations of failure. They do not have guilt or shame; is their minds; are fresh. This is the age when questioning needs to be encouraged instead; they develop fear to ask questions as they think that the teacher may get angry while some other children more...

There are numerous products available that are designed to make us look younger for longer. As a consumer, we are faced with a bewildering array of beautifully packaged products. The cosmetic industry is constantly enticing us to purchase a miracle in ajar by striving to produce the most innovative and effective skin-care products. Cosmetic. Companies put in enormous resources to develop new and more effective skin products.                                                      As with any other product, cheap skin-care products use cheaper ingredients. While with the more expensive brands, we usually pay for the new ingredient or formula that is supposed to deliver the anti-ageing, anti-wrinkle, skin finning benefit. But price alone cannot be the determining factor, as cosmetics can achieve little except temporary moisturisation. By law store-bought cosmetics and their ingredients must be safe for use. This means if we try them and they do not work, the only thing they will have damaged more...

It is not a bad idea to study abroad, but choosing the right host country is, probably the most important decision that needs to be made. It will not only affect the course of your personal and professional life for many, many years, but you will also be introduced to a new culture, .a new way of life, and new people. Almost as important as the academic advantages of an international education are the chances it offers to experience life abroad. A study abroad education in the UK 01 USA has always placed great importance on the ability of student', to work independently and to develop their own thinking. As a result, students emerge from an international education not only with a thorough understanding of their subject but also with analytical abilities and problem-solving skills that are much prized by employers in later life. Without a doubt, the United States more...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution established in 1966. It is headquartered in Manila, Philippines and its mission is to help its developing member countries reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of their people. It is owned and financed by its 67 members, of which 48 are from the region. Mil 19 is from other parts of the globe. Its main partners are govemments, the private sector, non-government organizations, development agencict, community-based organizations, and foundations. ADB was conceived amid the post-war rehabilitation and reconstruction of the early 1960s. The vision was of a financial institution that would be Asian in character and foster economic growth and cooperation in the region, which was then one of the poorest in the world. This vision was set on the way to becoming a reality through a resolution passed at the first Ministerial Conference on Asian Economic more...

Indians are spread across the globe and can be found in almost every country. They have made the country of their migration their home and have contributed a lot to the other country's economy. The population' of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) across the world is estimated at over 30 million. In 2006, the Government of India introduced the 'Overseas Citizenship of India' (OCI) scheme tp allow a limited form of dual citizenship to Indians, NRIs and PIOs for the first time since Independence in 1947. The Overseas Citizenship may be sought by an Indian citizen who has. Migrated to another country, a person of Indian origin who is born Outside India, or a person of Indian origin who resides outside India. In common usage, the term expatriate Indians is includes Indian-born individuals and also people of other nations with India ancestry who have taken the more...

Tourism is the largest service industry in India. It contributes 6.23 per cent to the national GDP and 8.78 per cent of the total employment in India. More than 5 million foreign tourist visit India annually and domestic tourism visits are estimated to be about 550 million. The tourism industry in India generated about US$100 billion in 2008 and that is expected to increase to US$ 275.5 billion by 2018 at a 9.4 per cent annual growth rate. The Government of India has a separate Ministry of Tourism which is the nodal agency for the development and promotion of tourism in India. The Ministry runs the 'Incredible India' campaign. Besides a growing medical tourism sector, the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi are expected to significantly boost tourism in India,                                                    The Taj Mahal is India's best-known historical monument which attracts two to four million visitors annually, with more than 200,000 from more...

One of the weaknesses of Indian education system is that it does not gives due importance to vocational education. As a result there is a mismatch between the skilled manpower required and skilled manpower available. Every year, various colleges churn out millions of graduates who do not have the specific skill sets required by the market. This has resulted in a situation where on the one hand there are scores of unemployed graduates and on the other hand there is a huge shortage of skilled workers such as plumbers, electricians, etc. To rectify this situation vocational training programs need to be promoted in a big way. This may include secretarial practices, computer operator and programme assistant, library assistant, architectural draughtsman ship, desktop publishing, electrical technician, electronics mechanic, refrigeration and air conditioning, plumbing, tailoring and dress making, hair and skin care, fruit and vegetable preservation programs, etc. In fact, education is more...

The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, are the world’s second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games. Regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the international Olympic Committee (10C), the Games are held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. As per a tradition started in 1951, medals are awarded in each event, with gold for first place, silver for second and bronze for third. National anthems and flags accompany the medal ceremonies, and tables showing the number of medals won by each country are widely used. The Asian Games owes its origins to small Asian multi-sport competitions. The Far Eastern Championship Games were created to show unity and cooperation among three nations—the Empire of japan, the Philippine Islands and the Republic of China. The first games were held in Manila in 1913. Soon other Asian nations also participated in the games. more...

The Olympic Games include the Summer Olympic Games, the Winter Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games for athletes with physical disabilities, and the Youth Olympic Games for teenage athletes. However, the term is most commonly used to convey the Summer Olympic Games held every four years. It is a major international event in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. Originally, the ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympic Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD. However, since the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the IOC has become the governing body of the Olympic Movement, whose structure and actions are defined by the Olympic Charter. The Olympic Movement currently comprises international sports federations (IFs), National Olympic Committees (NOCs), and organizing committees for each specific Olympic Games. The IOC, as the decision-making body, is responsible for more...