With the advent of East India Company, European missionaries brought for the first time widening educational opportunities to which all could have access in spite of the open resentment expressed by the Brahmans. They emphasised how the Hindu religion had deprived the lower castes of their rights in matters relating to religion and education. They portrayed India as a loser in the race for human advancement and higher civilisation thanks to its orthodoxy, and its self-seeking priesthood. This idea preached by the missionaries was also echoed in James Mill’s History of British India. For Jotirao Phule and others who attended these schools, the Company rule naturally appeared as opening up new opportunities for their own advancement and for fighting high caste oppression, which could just not have been dreamt of earlier. The missionaries in particular highlighted the discrepancies and contradictions within Hindu beliefs and expressed humanitarian concern for the social consequences of so...
Modi's Economic Propaganda in 2025: Achievements and Accusations As of November 30, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government continues to project a robust economic story for India, emphasizing high growth, structural reforms, and global leadership. This narrative is amplified through official channels, social media campaigns, and international forums like the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, where Modi proposed six global initiatives on healthcare, climate, technology, and economic development tailored for the Global South. However, critics from opposition parties, economists, and independent media accuse the government of "propaganda" – selectively highlighting successes while downplaying persistent challenges like inequality, joblessness, and unfulfilled promises. Below, I'll break down the key elements, drawing from recent developments. India is on track to become the world's third-largest economy by 2028, overtaking Japan and Germany, with FY25–26 GD...
There are many kinds of negative thoughts. While many of them can cause problems, the best way to fix them depends on exactly what kinds of negative thoughts you’re having. Here are four kinds of negative thoughts you have probably entertained and what you can do to neutralize their damage—and even make them work for you: Negative thoughts about yourself One of the most self-limiting kinds of thoughts involve negative self-talk. Often, you think about traits you have that you don’t like about yourself or reasons why you are not capable of achieving some goal. Not only does this pattern of thoughts lead you to feel bad, it also reinforces a fixed mindset . The work of Carol Dweck and colleagues suggests that a fixed mindset involves believing that you have a finite degree of ability or talent in a particular area. When you label yourself with a set of traits, that tends to focus you on limitations that you ultimately believe you cannot change. To change the internal con...
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