Social Structure
Social structure refers to the organised pattern of relationships and institutions in society. It shapes individuals' roles and interactions. In India, social structure is influenced by caste, class, and community. These factors affect access to resources and opportunities. Social structure also impacts cultural practices and traditions. Understanding it is crucial for analysing social dynamics and historical changes in Indian society.
Recent studies on Indian centenarians provide valuable vital information about longevity. Data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study of...
November 29, 2025
The Bombay High Court recently criticised Maharashtra and Union governments for a lax approach to infant deaths caused...
November 26, 2025
The focus on foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) remains central to India’s education reforms in 2025. While literacy...
November 26, 2025
India is witnessing a major demographic shift. Life expectancy has risen from about 50 years in 1970 to...
November 10, 2025
The 2025 Bihar election has spotlighted the enduring challenge of poverty and governance in one of India’s poorest...
November 4, 2025
The year 2025 marks a critical linguistic crisis in India. Indigenous languages face rapid extinction. Dogri, spoken in...
October 29, 2025
Recent research has revealed that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may follow different developmental and genetic trajectories depending on...
October 28, 2025
Recent festivals like Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath Puja have seen a massive movement of migrant workers returning home....
October 25, 2025
Punjab’s history is a rich tapestry spanning millennia. It originated as the Sapta Sindhu during the Rig Vedic...
October 18, 2025
The draft Shram Shakti Niti 2025 marks a very important change in India’s labour and employment strategy. It...
October 15, 2025
