The nation‐state, non‐Western empires, and the politics of cultural difference
Abstract While empires have been central to political theory, they almost always refer to Western forms of imperialism and colonialism to which non‐Western societies are subject. But precolonial empires have ruled much of the world for much of known history. Building on recent International Relations (IR) scholarship, this article reconstructs an ideal
Loubna El Amine
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Genesis of Muslim Culture and Co-Existence in Mughal Era
Muslim rule in India (1526-1707) is considered a golden chapter in the history of the culture of this region. Muslims established the Mughal Empire in India which was contemporary to the Safavid Empire in Iran. Massive migration to India occurred due to
Dr. Rukhsana Iftikhar
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Abstract This paper investigates how politicians use the assignment of officials to geographical posts—a personnel system found in many countries—as a system of incentives to control, and possibly corrupt, bureaucratic behavior. The argument is developed with a matching model and tested with a nationwide survey of Indian officials who administer land ...
Anustubh Agnihotri +2 more
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ABSTRACT This essay examines the controversy surrounding the Bhoot Vidya certificate program proposed by the Faculty of Ayurveda at Banaras Hindu University in 2019. Drawing on media coverage, curricular materials, and government policy, I analyze how the debate reveals broader tensions in the politics of contemporary Ayurveda, nationalism, and ...
Thomas Seibel
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Allusions to Mughal urban forms in the monumentality of Chandigarh’s capitol complex
The formative influence of the Mughal gardens on the urban spaces of the Capitol Complex, Chandigarh is discussed as part of Le Corbusier’s vision in realising new urban symbols to represent an independent India.
Puteri Shireen Jahnkassim +1 more
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Narratives of Strength: Exploring Storytelling as a Tool for Resilience in Families
ABSTRACT Resilience, originally viewed as a psychological capacity to ‘bounce back’ from challenges, is now understood to be shaped by broader social inequalities, including gender, socio‐economic status, politics and ethnicity. This study explores how stories and narratives can help nurture resilience and improve well‐being among those residing in an ...
Chandra Ramamurthy +3 more
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Comparative Reading of the Painting The Entry of Zuleikha and Aziz into Egypt and Their Reception in Two Versions of Jami's Yusuf and Zuleikha During the Safavid and Mughal Periods Based on Gérard Genette's Transtextuality Approach [PDF]
This study explores illustrated manuscripts from the Safavid and Mughal periods, focusing on Jami’s Haft Awrang to analyze artistic, cultural, and literary exchange.
safoora nayebpoor +2 more
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Step2Motion: Locomotion Reconstruction from Pressure Sensing Insoles
Abstract Human motion is fundamentally driven by continuous physical interaction with the environment. Whether walking, running, or simply standing, the forces exchanged between our feet and the ground provide crucial insights for understanding and reconstructing human movement. Recent advances in wearable insole devices offer a compelling solution for
J. L. Ponton +5 more
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The Golden Age of Mughal Art: Shāh Jahān Period
Mughals adapted an ever-growing and self-renewing conception in art and architecture. Shāh Jahān’s (d. 1076/1666) period includes an important era when architectural activities of Mughals were intense and the classical age of art and architecture was ...
Fadime Özler Kaya
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Caregivers' perspectives of support needs for adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Abstract Research focused on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is often deficit‐focused, limiting a holistic understanding of individuals' support needs. Families of adolescents with FASD also struggle to access appropriate services. Using semi‐structured interviews, the current study explored the perspectives of seven caregivers of adolescents ...
Kelly Skorka +4 more
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