Silu (Hai Hai Prabhu) is a traditional Nepal Bhasa ballad that tells the story of a couple from Kathmandu who venture on a journey to Silu (Gosaikunda) as pilgrims but get separated. Although the composer of the song is unknown,…
Introduction to Stratification and the Caste System
Social stratification has a special place in the study of Indian society. India has long been reckoned as the most stratified of all known societies in human history. The caste system with its myriad forms of superordination and subordination, its…
Environmental Impact of Agriculture: Strategies and Solutions
Agriculture’s role as the primary source of human sustenance is unquestionable, yet its environmental impact can no longer be overlooked. From soil degradation to water pollution, and from biodiversity loss to greenhouse gas emissions, the environmental footprint of agriculture is…