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Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization
Evolution of Indian Culture and Civilization,Nirmal Kumar Bose,All India,”Bose’s studies highlighted the syncretic evolution of Indian culture, integrating Aryan and Dravidian elements, influencing social structures and religious practices.”
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Palaeo-Anthropological Evidences from India
Palaeo-Anthropological Evidences from India,Shanti Pappu,Attirampakkam, Tamil Nadu,”Pappu’s discovery of Acheulian tools dated to 1.5 million years ago, showing early human activity and cognitive development in the Indian subcontinent.”
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Ethno-archaeology in India
Ethno-archaeology in India,V.N. Misra,Bagor, Rajasthan,”Misra’s work on the Bagor site demonstrated the continuity of prehistoric practices in contemporary tribal communities, bridging past and present lifestyles.”
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Demographic Profile of India
Demographic Profile of India,Ashish Bose,All India,”Bose’s analysis of population data led to the coining of the term ““BIMARU”” states, highlighting regional disparities in health and development indicators.”
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Structure and Nature of Traditional Indian Social System
Structure and Nature of Traditional Indian Social System,M.N. Srinivas,Rampura, Karnataka,”Srinivas’ concept of ““Sanskritization”” explained the mobility within the caste system, showing how lower castes adopted upper-caste practices to climb the social hierarchy.”
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Caste System in India
Caste System in India,Louis Dumont,Tamil Nadu,”Dumont’s work in Tamil Nadu emphasized the hierarchical nature of the caste system, portraying it as an essential feature of Indian social structure with religious and social dimensions.”
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Sacred Complex and Nature-Man-Spirit Complex
Sacred Complex and Nature-Man-Spirit Complex,L.P. Vidyarthi,Gaya, Bihar,”Vidyarthi’s studies in Gaya illustrated the interconnectedness of the sacred complex, nature-man-spirit relations, showing how religious practices and beliefs are interwoven with the environment and social life.”
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Classical Indian Anthropologist
Classical Indian Anthropologist,Verrier Elwin,Central India,”Elwin’s work with tribal communities in Central India documented their rich cultural traditions and advocated for their rights, influencing India’s tribal policies and anthropology.”
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Impact of Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, and Christianity on Indian society
Impact of Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, and Christianity on Indian Society,A.K. Saran,Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,”Saran’s comparative analysis highlighted how Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, and Christianity transformed Indian society, impacting social norms, ethical values, and community structures.”
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Emergence, Growth, and Development in India: Contributions of Scholars and Anthropologists
Emergence, Growth, and Development in India: Contributions of Scholars and Anthropologists,D.N. Majumdar,Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh,”Majumdar’s contributions to Indian anthropology through his extensive fieldwork and studies on tribes and rural communities provided foundational insights into the social fabric and cultural dynamics of India.”
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Indian Village
Indian Village,M.N. Srinivas,Rampura, Karnataka,”Srinivas’ study of Rampura provided deep insights into the social structure and dynamics of Indian villages, emphasizing the importance of caste, kinship, and local politics.”
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Linguistic and Religious Minorities in India
Linguistic and Religious Minorities in India,B.K. Roy Burman,North-East India,”Roy Burman’s research on linguistic and religious minorities in North-East India highlighted the complex interplay of language, religion, and identity, emphasizing the need for inclusive policies.”
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Indigenous and Exogenous Processes of Socio-Cultural Change in Indian Society
Indigenous and Exogenous Processes of Socio-Cultural Change in Indian Society,S.C. Dube,Shamirpet, Telangana,”Dube’s work in Shamirpet showcased how indigenous traditions and external influences (e.g., colonialism, modernization) collectively shaped socio-cultural changes in Indian society.”
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Tribal Situation in India
Tribal Situation in India,Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf,Arunachal Pradesh,”Fürer-Haimendorf’s ethnographic work in Arunachal Pradesh documented the diverse tribal cultures, their traditional lifestyles, and the challenges they face due to modernization and state policies.”
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Problems of Tribal Communities
Problems of Tribal Communities,L.P. Vidyarthi,Jharkhand,”Vidyarthi’s research on tribal communities in Jharkhand identified critical issues like land alienation, exploitation, and the impact of industrialization on tribal livelihoods, advocating for better policy interventions.”