IOSR-JHSS   Volume-15 ~ Issue-6 ~ Sep-Oct-2013

Abstract: In the face of increasing importance of regionalism, SAARC stands unavoidable and significant organization in South Asia. Since its formation in 1985, it has played an important role by bringing the membercountries closer together by holding various meetings and summits at various levels. Though overall development of this organization is marred by internal disputes and various other factors but still its establishment and the sense to develop regional integration has created a hope for its future progress. This research paper analyzes the role of SAARC. A critical evaluation has also been made of why SAARC has not been able to develop at par with other developed organizations like European Union (EU). The potential areas of cooperation have been pointed out and suggestions have been put forwarded for removing the existent hurdles and to move the wheel of integration in South Asia more fastly for improving the conditions of poor people in this region.

Key Words:SAARC, Pakistan, India, Regionalism, Integration, South Asia, Economic Interests, organization

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Abstract: This paper presents the way in which Flannery O`Connor, who was tagged as one of the most important Southern female writers in the post-war America, succeeded in depicting a world full of contrast, by showing how the materialism of modern society shows the major themes of redemption and the grotesque. Wise Blood is Flannery O'Conner's first novel and since its publication, it has always been regarded as a difficult work to understand because of its religious themes, darkness, absurd plot, gothic horror and grotesque characters such as repulsive, wicked and unredeemable. In this novel she puts stress on massacre, insanity, estrangement and redemption. As a writer overflowing with a very strong sense of social responsibility and Catholic Beliefs, O'Connor dares to disclose the vices and virtues or sins and evils, and ways of salvation of the modern people. This work also examines the implication of human existence from a Christian point of view, philosophical themes and commercialized world overflowing with social corruption, spiritual blindness and moral decline.

Keywords- Grotesque, materialism, modern prosperity, modern world and spirituality.

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Abstract: Gender based bias against women is prevalent everywhere from times immemorial. The paper makes an attempt to study discrimination against Indian women in attainment of higher education in general and technical and professional education in particular in the era of economic liberalization and globalization. The phenomenon of globalization is supposed to have completely transformed higher education scenario in the developing world to emerge it as business. This in turn has completely altered the selection of subjects conducive for employment devaluing humanities and social sciences which were more popular among women in general.

Keywords: Educational Infrastructure, Female Enrolment, Female Degree Holders, Higher Education.

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Abstract: The Mobility for employment is an important human right. Migration has become a key facet of today's world. In recent years , Rangareddy district of Andhra Pradesh is witnessing large inflow of migrant workers from different parts of the country. Labours from different states like Kerala, Bihar, Orissa, and Karnataka Migrate to Andhra Pradesh especially Rangareddy district for improving their family economy where local economy offer limited livelihood alternatives. Rangareddy district provide employment opportunity for those people in different sectors. With the rapid growth of states economy and increased infrastructure and construction sectors provides many opportunities for employment. It is also expected that in coming years it will grow faster. This study is an overall effort to measure the relationship between socio economic factors and the level of satisfaction among migrated agriculture labour in Rangareddy district and is mainly aimed to know the various economic and demographic attributes of the migrated labourers.

Key words: Migration, Labourers, employment, Opportunities.

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