Unity in Diversity          Synopsis: India has been culturally one country and nation since time immemorial with its many diversities notwithstanding.  Geographically also it has been one county with its boundaries well-defined.  Indian geography and cultures have been great unifying factors.  Tolerance has been a hallmark of Indian thought and culture.  Consequently, there has flourished many religions and innumerable sects, co-existing and living in peace with one another.  The communal...

Population trends in India          Synopsis: Rapid rise in population is a major problem being faced by India.  It negates all our growth and developments.  Effective family planning and population stability are urgently beaded.  The present fertility rate is quite high and must be brought down drastically.  Illiteracy and poverty are two great hindrances in family planning.  The States with low literacy have the highest birth rates.  Literate women make...

Feeding the Hungry Billions               Synopsis : There is population boom worldwide and natural resources are decreasing fast.  There is addition of 40 million persons to the world population annually.  The present population trends indicate alarming food situation which is likely to grow worse by the passage of time.  The gap between demand and supply of food grains in increasing fast.  The development countries, are the worst affected.  The consumption...