Kashmir is one of the most intensely disputed regions of the world. Lying between India and Pakistan, it was acceded to India by the British when they left in 1947; however, with a majority Muslim population, many Kashmiris and Pakistanis felt that it should have become a part of Pakistan. To this day, it continues to be the subject of passionate conflict between the two countries -- in late 20…
Sri Lanka, the resplendent isle. Famed for its natural beauty and its animal and plant life. Twenty-five thousand square miles of enchanting tropical diversity, with sun drenched beaches and primeval jungles and hillsides. Its two rich cultures, Tamil and Sinhalese, endow it with gentle smiles and serene lifestyles amid a pantomime of frenzied activity. Here you will meet demons and legends,…
The unity in diversity that makes South Asian culture unique is discussed in these 70 articles that detail a region marked by an asymmetry of power structure, different systems of governance, and interstate conflict but at the same time exhibits a great deal of harmony in ethnic composition, food habits, language, values, mores, and norms. A compendium of the region's development, these short e…
This volume two: Independence and beyond-the fifty years (1947-97) studies fifty years ago: When the future was in our hands; India at fifty: Fault lines in two- nation theory; Salute the RIN ratings: Those magnificent freedom fighters; Looking back at events fifty years ago; India at fifty: Nowhere near attaining adulthood; Campaigning for good governance; Interpreting 1996; Towards participat…
The contents of this book: 1. A Unique Experiment 2. Indian Heritage: Spirit ha to Revive 3. More Divided Than United 4. Parliament: Changing Face and Functions 5. Egos, Not Parties
The contents of this book: 1. History and Traditions 2. Government and Foreign Affairs 3. Economic Development 4. Infrastructure 5. Culture and Information
The United Arab Emirates was established in December 197. Since then, it has attracted international attention, at first because of its extensive oil reserves, and its strategic location at the mouth of the Arabian Gulf, but now thanks to its unparalleled programme of economic and social development.
It includes facts which show the activities and document the activities of the various ministries, institutes and authorities in Kuwait. The book also includes figures that reveal the rate of development and efficiency of these activities. These developments and activities accent our national, intellectual, cultural and religious goals and accentuate the civilized state of Kuwait at all levels.
Since the discovery of the worlds third largest oil reserves within its borders, Kuwait has achieved international political prominence far exceeding its physical size. The country had already played a role in history before, however. Local sources take that history back to the beginning of the nineteenth century. The present book takes the history of Kuwait still further back using European so…
The contents of this book: 1. Cultural and Social Changes in UAE - The UAE Evolution and Development - Social development over the years 2. Press and Society - Press establishment in the UAE - Historical Background