Introduction During 15th and 16th century A.D. the European society witnessed tremendous changes. The beginning of Renaissance developed enquiring spirit and scientific outlook among the Europeans. The Reformation movement challenged the medieval religious set up. It was against the Orthodox Church and the abuses of the pope. It gave birth to a new religious order […]
Famous French philosopher Auguste Comte coined the term Sociology in the year 1839. The word “Sociology” has been derived from two words i. e. the Latin word “Socius “ or “Societus” meaning society, companion or associate and the Greek word “Logos” meaning “study” or “science” Hence, the etymological meaning of the term sociology is the
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The Union Government notified the constitution of the six member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) under section 45ZB of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934. Composition of MPC As per the provisions of the RBI Act, out of the six Members of MPC, three Members will be from the RBI and other three will
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The criteria for being considered as classical is the style’s adherence to the guidelines laid down in Natyashastra, which explains the Indian art of acting. The Sangeet Natak Akademi currently confers classical status on eight Indian classical dance styles: Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kathak (North, West and Central India), Kathakali(Kerala), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Odissi (Odissa), Manipuri
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Natya Shastra, compiled by Bharat Muni, divides musical instruments into four main categories on the basis of how sound is produced. Tata Vadya / Chordophones- String instruments Sushira Vadya / Aerophones- Wind instruments Avanaddha Vadya / Membranophones- Percussion instruments Ghana Vadya / Idiophones- Solid instruments (1) TATA VADYA – STRING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Sound is produced
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