The Concept of Modernisation in Indian Society Outlines : The modernisation of a country implies the modernisation of both its material and spiritual civilisations. It is not only economic but also social, not only quantitative but also qualitative. No country is truly modernised until all its productive and social capacities have attained the highest existing world standard. Have we, in India, attained this world standard? The answer is an emphatic ‘No’....

Globalisation and Culture   Essay No. 01 Outlines : For third world countries like India, globalisation does not augur freedom and progress; instead, it would only ensure the necessary climate for domination and hegemonisation by the consortium of world’s capitalist countries. Words often disguise what they really mean, particularly when they form part of an ideological effort in the pursuit of hegemony. Globalisation is such a word which is an euphemism...

Modern Societies- The Cultural Dimension The assertion of cultural identity was considered to be an act of liberation, a weapon in the fight for effective in-dependence, and the best means of achieving the self-fulfilment of individuals, and the harmonious development of societies. It was, moreover, the first pre-requisite of the advent of a new world order, based on the inalienable right of nations to expose themselves to the recognition of fundamental...