Multilingualism in education in Nepali: ideology and identity

Ghimire, Laxman

ISBN: 9781032203362, 1032203366

This book explores the development of multilingual policy in education in Nepal in sociopolitical and historical contexts and examines the frame-works of language use in schools.

Himalaya: past and present, Vol-III:1992-1993

Joshi, Maheshwar P et al. (ed.)

ISBN: 9788185865225, 8185865221

Contents: (i) Narrative of a survey for the purpose of discovering the sources of the ganges (ii) The depressed classes of Kumaun hills (iii) Sanskritization and environmental perception among Tibeto-Burman speaking groups (iv) The ideology of the householder among (v) Spirit possession in the social context: Gender and social order in Tehri Garhwal (vi) Salt, Barley, pashmina and tincal-contex...

Hindi linguistics, ed. by Bina Srivastava et al

Srivastava, RN (1976-1992)

ISBN: 9788185163499, 8185163499

Hindu nationalism and the language of politics in late colonial India

Gould, William

ISBN: 9788175962514, 8175962518

The author uses a variety of historical sources to analyses how Hindu nationalism affected the supposedly secularist Congress in the key state of Uttar Pradesh. Thus, the author offers an alternative assesment of how these languages and ideologies transformed the relationship between Congress and north Indian Muslims.

History of science, philosophy and culture in Indian civilization, Vol. VI, Part 9: Perspectives on Manipuri Culture, ed. by S. Shyamkishore Singh et al., General ed.: D.P. Chatt..

ISBN: 9788187586722, 8187586729

...opadhyaya; The present volume is devoted to the study of different facets of cultural lives of the Meitei Manipuris, highlighting significant aspects of religious beliefs, and practices, socio-cultural institutions, language, literature, artistic culture, etc. It comprises of seven sections, viz. (i) cultural history and polity, (ii) worldviews and religious practices, (iii) cultural perform...

History of science, philosophy and culture in Indian civilization, Vol. VI, Part 10: Assamese Language, Literature and Culture, ed. by S. Shyamkishore Singh et al., General ed.: D.

ISBN: 9788187586746, 8187586745

P. Chattopadhyaya. The present volume is an anthology of 32 articles on Assamese language, literature, artistic culture and religious faith. It is an attempt to present a glimpse of Assamese culture written mostly by scholars who have researched in and contributed to their respective fields.

An encyclopaedia of Hindu deities, demi-gods, godlings, demons and heroes, with special focus on iconographic attributes, 3 vols., ill. by G.X. Capdi

Bunce, Fredrick W (b.1935)

ISBN: 9788124601457, 8124601453

It studies iconic representations of gods, godlings, demons, witches and tyrants of Hindu mythology, focussing on the concretized form of each pantheonic figure and exploring the iconic language of Hindu images.

India: a linguistic civilization

Devy, G.N.

ISBN: 9789393852670, 9393852677

In this book, the author lays, bare the mysteries and intricacies of India's linguistic past, present, and future. The evolution of language is set against the larger historical canvas of human progress, and gives due weight to the influences of migration, agriculture, newer patterns of settlement, formation of religious sects, cultural resistance, and centuries of British colonialization on th...

Illustrated encyclopaedia of peoples and cultures of the world: a graphic account of the characteristics, customs, languages, religion and folklore of the human family, 6 vols

Brown, Robert

This is the first comprehensive encyclopaedia seeking to present in totality the peoples and cultures of the world.;

In the beginning: studies in Vedic and Greek philosophies

Kazanas, Nicholas

ISBN: 9788193462195, 819346219X

In this volume, the author presents some essays on the beginnings of Philosophy in India and in Greece upto and including Aristotle. The latter is included because there are many similarities as well as grave differences. This is followed up with some other philosophical issues, developed later in other Indic systems, like in Sankhya and in languages.

Keli Gopal Naat of Srimanta Sankaradeva: a drama authored in 16th century (1545 A.D.), a photographic view of the drama with its original script in Assamese (Brajawali) language ..

.... and in English tr. It is a drama written by Srimanta Sankaradeva in 1545 A.D. This collection consist its original Assamese (Brajawali) version and its English translation by Dayananda Pathak.

Dictionary of Pali-Sanskrit-Hindi-English, by Yogendra Singh

ISBN: 9788124605240, 8124605246

This dictionary provides meaning of Pali words in Sanskrit, Hindi and English. It will certainly prove useful to the learners of Pali language, students, scholars and researchers of Buddhist Studies, Pali Canons, and to those whose work is based on Pali.

Indian philosophy and philosophy of science, by Sundar Sarukkai

........ Civilization, Monographs Series; 15 / Gen. Ed.: D.P.; Chattopadhyaya.;;This book introduces the reader to important themes in Indian logic, epistemology and philsoophy of language as well as philosophy of science. Relationship between these various traditions are also explored thereby suggesting how Indian philosophy can engage with contemporary philosophy of science.

Indian history: a multidisciplinary approach

Lama, G.K.

ISBN: 9789391123192, 9391123198

Indian culture has a multifaceted form, such as its religion and philosophy, art and architecture, language and literature, society, economy and so on. This book contains various aspects of Indian culture such as ancient Indian trade route, trade and commerce, human rights and women's status in the society, ancient Indian agriculture, ecology, social and religious traditions, language and liter...

Indus script cipher: hieroglyphs of Indian linguistic area

Kalyanaraman, S.

This book details a decipherment of the Indus script using the same rebus method used by Champollion to read ancient phonetic hieroglyphs of India. By demonstrating an Indian linguistic area of cultural and language contacts and history of language changes, this is a landmark contribution to civilization studies of the world.

Stylistics and language teaching, with a section on translation studies, 2nd rev. and enl. edition

Suresh Kumar (b.1937)

ISBN: 9788187644507, 8187644508

This volume deals with aspects of applied linguistics which occupy important place in our educational system-- stylistics, language-cum-literature teaching, translation studies.

An introduction to the sacred language of the Sikhs, compl. by C Shackle

ISBN: 9780728601079, 0728601079

This book has been designed as a self-contained introductory course for anyone who wishes to gain a knowledge of the original language of the Sikh scriptures.

Japanese studies: changing global profile

George, PA (ed.)

ISBN: 9788172112905, 8172112904

This volume gives a proper perspective of the state of Japanese studies and Japanese language education in Asian and European countries, Japan's international relations, its soft culture and its influence on foreign countries, its literature and culture, and many other aspects of Japan as a nation.

From discovery to the civilisational mission: English writings on India, 5 vols.

ISBN: 9789354356421, 9354356427

India and the subcontinent stimulated the curiosity of the British who came to India as traders. Each aspect of life in India--its people, customs, geography, climate, flora and fauna--was documented by British travellers, traders administrators and soldiers to make sense to the European mind. As they `discovered' India and occupied it, they also attempted to `civilise' the natives. The present...

Jharkhand movement: ethnicity and culture of silence

Basu, Sajal

ISBN: 9788185952154, 8185952159

Contents: (i) The people and the movement (ii) Language and culture of silence (iii) Ethnicity and nationality (iv) Ethnocide and ethnic identity (v) Politics without policy (vi) Epilogue: for the leaders.;;;;