Essays and Research Papers on India

This 16 page paper examines some of the issues surrounding the gap between the rich and poor in India, including the growth of the Indian economy; its skilled urban workforce; and political concerns. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

The problem of child labor is discussed in this 8 page overview. While India is the country highlighted, the world situation is discussed as well as how the Western world plays a role. Statistics are cited. Recent efforts made by the Indian government to resolve the problem are noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page report discusses R.K. Narayan's (1906-2001) major undertaking with his "shortened prose version of the Indian epic" of The Ramayana, or (in translation) the "Tale of Prince Rama." Issues of colonialism, struggle, and empire are also considered. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page essay that offers suggestion to an Indian English Language Learner on how to discuss a personal viewpoint on cultural conflict. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A ten page paper which looks at the rule of the nabobs in India during the British Raj, and the ways in which they maintained control over the indigenous population by adopting a policy of subjugation and subordination, financed by a system of corruption and bribery, which was instrumental in motivating the rebellions which led ...

5 pages in length. E.M. Forster's novel, A Passage to India, opens in British India and closes in Indian India; while the characters are the same, the situation is significantly different. The manner by which Forster portrays this difference, as well as its significance of Fielding and Aziz's relations, illustrates the separation between ...

A 15 page research paper which argues that the recent nuclear tests conducted in both India and Pakistan are seen by these countries as political bargaining chips in a dangerous game of nuclear bluff reminiscent of the cold war between the United States and the former Soviet Union. The writer demonstrates that the current nuclear ...

In nine pages this paper examines the cultural significance of the Indian sari and how it symbolizes the traditions of a particular region and also a woman’s status in society. Six sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 6 page paper explores the elements of culture as they pertain to Indian society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines Mohandas K. Gandhi's relationship with the Indian labor force, its impact on his famous 'Salt March' of 1930, and considers Gandhi's efforts to achieve harmony among Hindus and Muslims. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page analysis of R.K. Narayan's The Guide. This fascinating book takes a look at Indian life from rather a different perspective. Raju, the protagonist, is something a rake and a confidence man, who gets trapped by his own scheme into actually becoming the person that he pretended to be. No additional sources cited.

This 9 page paper provides an overview of the large industrial disaster that happened in India in 1984. Emphasis is on societal reaction as well as sentiment about multinationals in general. The U.S. versus the Indian reaction to the event is discussed. Bibliography lists 11sources.

A paper which looks at the important role which Gandhi played in the Indian struggle for independence, and the way in which early influences on his life such as his experiences in Britain and South Africa contributed to his development as a spiritual and political leader.

A 5 page overview of the many influences Indians are exerting in the US. These influences range from impacts on clothing, food and art to impacts on our business environment and on our philosophy itself. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 16 page paper examines some of the issues surrounding the gap between the rich and poor in India, including the growth of the Indian economy; its skilled urban workforce; and political concerns. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page essay provides a student with a hypothetical interview with an Indian-American that focuses on the individual's worldview, which is influenced by Hinduism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the controversial leadership of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who ruled India from 1966-1977 and from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. Bibliography included.

A 6 page overview of the arguments of the Indian philosopher Nagarjuna who lived between the first and second century CE, some five hundred years after the death of Buddha. This was a time of dramatic debates regarding Buddhist doctrine and practice and Nagarjuna philosophy would come to be accepted by a major component ...

A 6 page discussion of the manner in which the lives of Indian women have changed during this time period. The author emphasizes familial relationships alongside such factors as jobs and education. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This paper compares the poetry written by Chinese immigrant detainees at Angel Island during the 19th and 20th centuries, with that of the story "Clothes" about a young Indian woman's immigration to the United States. The paper compares and contrasts the themes and language of both works. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page essay that examines Louis Fischer's anthology of Gandhi's writings, The Essential Gandhi, in order to analyze Gandhi's conception of non-cooperation and civil disobedience as tools for obtaining Indian independence from Great Britain. No additional sources cited.

A 2.5 page paper which examines the sociological advancement of women in India, in terms of religion, marriage, family life and education. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page review of the book by Christopher Herbert. This paper emphasizes the dichotomy of British thought about the Mutiny and its resolution. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 15 page report discusses India’s various economic situations and addresses a variety of issues and concerns such as working conditions, foreign investment, and historical precedence for contemporary situations. In 1997, India marked the fiftieth anniversary of the nation’s independence. Economic reforms implemented throughout the 1990s and carried out by the Indian government have been remarkable given the prevailing attitude among ...

A 12 page overview of the social and governmental setting of this southwestern Indian State. The author contends that the contemporary societal setting of Kerala is formed on a framework of a complexity of factors which have influenced the region even before her statehood. These factors have resulted in a social maturity and ...