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The Hindu Family and the Emergence of Modern India
Between 1955 and 1956 the Government of India passed four Hindu Law Acts to reform and codify Hindu family law. Scholars have understood these acts as a response to growing concern about women's rights but, in a powerful re-reading of their history, this book traces the origins of the Hindu law reform project to changes in the political-economy of late colonial rule. The Hindu Family and the Emergence of Modern India considers how questions regarding family structure, property rights and gender relations contributed to the development of representative politics, and how, in solving these questions, India's secular and state power structures were consequently drawn into a complex and unique relationship with Hindu law. In this comprehensive and illuminating resource for scholars and students, Newbigin demonstrates the significance of gender and economy to the history of twentieth-century democratic government, as it emerged in India and beyond.
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Little India
Little India is a rich historical and ethnographic examination of a fascinating example of linguistic plurality on the island of Mauritius, where more than two-thirds of the population is of Indian ancestry. Patrick Eisenlohr's groundbreaking study focuses on the formation of diaspora as mediated through the cultural phenomenon of Indian ancestral languages—principally Hindi, which is used primarily in religious contexts. Eisenlohr emphasizes the variety of cultural practices that construct and transform boundaries in communities in diaspora and illustrates different modes of experiencing the temporal relationships between diaspora and homeland.
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‘A sense of togetherness’: Islanders gather to celebrate Diwali
Celebrating community togetherness Chaudhary said the theme of Saturday’s event focused on women’s empowerment, with every dance performance centered around celebrating women’s strength and resilience. The Titans are also hosting a Diwali event this Saturday at the Cornwall Civic Centre, which will feature dance performances, music, games and traditional food. Looking ahead Both the Hindu Society of P.E.I. and the P.E.I. Titans say their efforts extend beyond Diwali, with new projects and events aimed at strengthening community connections year-round.
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