http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/guptajit-pathak/30735.htm Guptajit Pathak's Latest Articles Submissions from ArticlesBase http://www.articlesbase.com/images/authors/lrg_30735_Guptajit_Pathakjpg.jpg http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/guptajit-pathak/30735.htm http://www.articlesbase.com/education-articles/festival-fiesta-nongkrem-dance-of-the-khasis-of-mevhalaya-390252.html Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:14:47 -0400 The Nongkrem Dance is the most important festival of the Khyrim state and is associated with goat sacrifice It is held at Smit, which is 15 kilometres (9 miles), http://www.articlesbase.com/education-articles/tourism-in-meghalaya-a-special-feature-390251.html Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:11:59 -0400 Tourism is an attraction of the Government of Meghalaya: Tourism has been able to draw the attention of Government of Meghalaya, a lot of progressive features are marked in this sector. A few places were developed as the places of tourist interest. http://www.articlesbase.com/education-articles/the-khasis-of-meghalaya-an-emphatic-study-390247.html Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:09:00 -0400 The Khasis who live in ‘Meghalaya’ is one of the important ethnic groups of people of the North Eastern region of India. But nothing definite can be said about the particulars of this hill tribe. Generally, it is believed that the Khasis came to present Meghalay from a different place. http://www.articlesbase.com/education-articles/the-khasi-women-of-meghalaya-the-mistress-of-the-household-390245.html Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:06:24 -0400 The Khasi women is considered as the ‘mistress of the household’ and the sole custodian of wealth and not just a proprietress. The father on the other hand is provider, master and guide of the family with the uncle as the undisputed director of the ancestral property. http://www.articlesbase.com/education-articles/a-change-in-khasi-matrilineal-society-of-meghalaya-390239.html Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:03:34 -0400 MATRILINEAL SOCIETY http://www.articlesbase.com/education-articles/history-and-historiography-of-the-khasis-of-meghalaya-390234.html Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:00:58 -0400 Prof J. B. Bhattacharjee has analyzed how the India's North- Eastern region is the homeland of a number of ethnic and cultural groups with different languages, religions, faiths and beliefs and traditions. http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/what-is-the-nature-of-history-236946.html Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:06:04 -0400 Yes, history is the study of man, because it provides variety in the study of human experience. It deals with knowledge, when, it is related with people’s improvements. Of course, it can’t spare people’s struggle through the ages. History studies the past incidents and activities of the humans. No doubt, it acquaints us with the past experiences. http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/history-what-is-its-new-concept-236944.html Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:02:38 -0400 The new concept of history is more scientific and comprehensive. Though, history is one of the oldest subjects of knowledge, but, history and men are interlinked. Hence, it is not possible to differentiate the two. http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/limitations-of-history-236941.html Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:00:59 -0400 No doubt, history subject is not merely a study of events of the past days, it is too the interlink between the past and the present time and a guideline for the future. http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/history-art-or-science-236924.html Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:42:58 -0400 There is a raging debate over the fact that whether history is an art or science. http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/types-of-history-236922.html Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:40:50 -0400 Human history is the outcome of working of factors like political, economic and religious, all of which making simultaneously. Philosophy of topics and aptitudes of the historians or authors make a richness in variety of history. http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/definitions-of-history-236921.html Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:39:14 -0400 The term ‘history’ is derived from the Greek word ‘historia’ which means ‘information’ or ‘an enquiry designed to elicit truth’. It is just “man — his story” — the story of efforts to satisfy his craving for an orderly social life. http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/what-is-history-236919.html Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:37:35 -0400 History is often said to be the ‘queen’ or ‘mother’ of social sciences. Hence, it outdates the other social sciences. No doubt, history is the basis of all subjects of study which fall under http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/assamese-new-year-and-its-intrinsic-delicacythe-bohag-bihu-236161.html Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:35:05 -0400 The Bohag Bihu is the most important and largest Bihu among the three Bihus of the people of Assam. It begins on the last day of the month of Chait and continues up to the sixth day of Bohag, the first month of the Assamese calendar. The Bohag Bihu heralds the Assamese New Year. The first day of Bohag Bihu is observed as ‘Goru Bihu’ or the Bihu for the cow. It is on this day people treat cows and bulls, specially, rub their horns with oil, feed them brinjals and cucumbers and garland them with these things. http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/tawangtorgyaa-festival-of-the-monpas-233804.html Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:34:10 -0400 Like all other tribesmen of the Kameng district, even the 'Monpas' celebrates a numbers of festivals in a yearly planner according to perfect Buddhist manners and ways in their respective village monasteries (Gompas) on a communal basis and on an individual manner also. However, the 'Tawang- Torgya' festival is celebrated and performed only at the world famous Tawang Monastery. That is why, the name of the festival is Tawang- Torgya'. This particular festival is celebrated for these days start http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/losara-festival-of-the-monpas-sherdukpens-233803.html Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:31:42 -0400 "The 'Losar' festival is associated or connected with the tribes of 'Monpas' and 'Sherdukpens' and it is accounted as the new year festival by the people following the 'Mahayana' sect of Buddhism. 'Losar' festival is celebrated continuously for seven days annually amidst great enthusiasm and with pomp and gaiety by the Monpas and Sherdukpens. Generally, the 'Losar' is celebrated during the last part January and in the first part of February. http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/mloko-or-myokoa-festival-of-the-apatanis-233802.html Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:30:14 -0400 One of the major festivals of the Apatanis residing in the beautiful district of Subansiri is the ‘Mloko’ or ‘Myoko’, which is generally celebrated in the month of March or in other words ‘Mloko Polo’. In order to http://www.articlesbase.com/education-articles/education-with-its-pivotal-scenario-210545.html Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:36:09 -0400 “Education means bringing out of the ideas of universal validity which are latent in the mind of everyman”. –Socrates– In every civilized society men and women believe that education is comprehensive, compulsory and necessary for every individual. Education is an important human activity. The very concept if education is like a diamond which appears to be of a different colour when seen from different angles. http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/dreea-festival-of-the-apatanis-of-arunachal-pradesh-209853.html Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:36:51 -0400 Introductory Note: One of the important festivals of the ‘Apatani’ tribe of Arunachal Pradesh is the ‘Dree’ and this festival is connected with the cultivation of rice, which is the back-bone of their ceremony. The ‘Dree’ festival is celebrated in the month of June-July. The http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/morom-a-festival-of-the-apatanis-of-arunachal-pradesh-209849.html Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:30:54 -0400 Introductory Note: Unlike the ‘Dree’, the Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh who resides in the Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, celebrates many religious festivals throughout the year. The ‘Morom’ festival is also one of them which is celebrated with much joy and gaiety in the first two months of the year i.e., January-February. This particular festival is celebrated by the ‘Apatanis’ to welcome the advent of the spring season, similarly as the spring is http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/chomangkan-dance-symbol-of-hey-and-gay-days-of-karbi-tribes-of-assam-209843.html Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:21:56 -0400 “Assam is the land where Nature and cultures prevail is widely known for its potentials in natural resources and hydel power, forest base industries and tourism. The people from these land of Indian Union are develop in every aspect and spheres of life and mingles with the main stream of the “Indian Culture and Traditions”. http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/sobu-tado-a-festival-of-the-apatanis-of-arunachal-pradesh-209835.html Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:10:11 -0400 Introductory Note: Unlike those major festivals of the ‘Apatanis’, such as ‘Dree’, ‘Morom’ etc. ‘Sobu-Tado’ is a festival which can be performed without following any hard and fast rules. According to the mythological tradition, ‘Sobu-Tado’ was celebrated by ‘Hapa’ who is considered to be the younger brother of ‘Hipu’ and whose priest was ‘abe Nyibu’. ‘Hapa’ performed this celebrations http://www.articlesbase.com/art-articles/cultural-identity-the-deori-bihu-dance-of-assam-209828.html Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:58:02 -0400 Of the different tribes of Assam living in her different parts, the Deoris are also one. They are the main and essential division of the Chutias of Assam. In course of their life’s journey, they have faced various trials and tribulations in their social and political fields. But despite the same, they have been able to maintain their old traditions, religious beliefs and practices as before. However, the original abode of the Deoris was on the bank of the river Kundil. But at present they have http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/tribal-dances-at-a-glance-arunachal-pradesh-209827.html Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:55:08 -0400 Arunachal Pradesh, the land of ‘peace’ is widely known for its unique cultures and traditions; more so, for its various tribal dances. Each and every tribe of Arunachal Pradesh has its own way of performing dances in relation to their beliefs and faiths. These dances are http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/solung-a-festival-of-the-adis-of-arunachal-pradesh-209823.html Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:44:49 -0400 Introductory Note: The ‘Solung’ is a socio-religious festival of the ‘Adi’ community. Since, they belonged to all agricultural community, http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/bagurumba-dance-and-deodhini-dance-of-the-boros-or-the-bodos-of-assam-traditional-ethnical-identity-of-boros-or-bodos-203976.html Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:24:03 -0400 While face to face with the socio-cultural life and the natural panorama of Assam, one generally field incited and highly delighted to write and draw about its picturesque landscape and culture. Culture in India has variegated forms, hence, it is like a necklace. Assam the “Land of Rising Sun” is properly known for its unique nature, culture and traditions, more so its variety of dances. http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/the-bihu-dance-the-pride-of-the-assamese-203111.html Thu, 23 Aug 2007 06:33:49 -0400 Culture is one’s heritage. It is like a necklace. Every civilization have their own culture. Hence, dances and festivals occupying a pivoltal position. The Bohag Bihu is the most important and largest Bihu among the three Bihus of the people of Assam. It begins on the last day of the month of chait and continues up to the sixth day of Bohag, the first month of the Assamese calendar. The Bohag Bihu heralds the Assamese New year. The first day of the Bohag Bihu is observed as ‘Goru Bihu’ or the Bihu for the cow. The second day of the Bihu is the most important day as it is the actual Bohag Bihu day, because it falls on the first day of the month of Bohag and is observed as Assamese New Year’s day. This day is also called the ‘Manuh Bihu’ or the Bihu for men. In lower Assam that day of the Bihu is called ‘Bar-Domahi’. http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/legacy-of-colourful-culture-arunachal-pradesh-203108.html Thu, 23 Aug 2007 06:29:41 -0400 The name ‘Arunachal Pradesh’ has been derived from a historical fort called ‘Itafort’ and is the land of the ‘Rising Sun’ and the land of the ‘Dawnlit Mountains’.