The Battle of Myitkyina During World War II, a major battle took place between the Japanese and American forces which would come to be known as the Battle of Myitkyina. This battle lasted from March 15, 1944 to August 3, 1944 and took place mainly on the Ava Bridge located in the Northern Burma Region. The Battle of Myitkyina resulted in the Myitkyina Airfield being seized which was the last remaining stronghold controlled by the Japanese forces. This battle would prove to be a decisive…
The rivers are also the main reason their Civilizations flourished, and brought the people to them. They both also had natural boundaries protecting them from others that could have taken their land away. The Indus Valley Civilization had the Himalayas separating them from the others from the other side. The Nile River Valley had its desert around them, which limited the people that could come to fight them. Each of their rivers also flooded each year. Only that the Indus flooded twice and…
which is what the ancient Chinese called their land, was isolated by long distances and many physical barriers from a majority of ancient civilizations. This could be the reason why early Chinese civilizations where so different from the rest. The Himalayas, Tien Shan Mountains, the harsh deserts, dense jungles, and the Pacific Ocean are just a few specific examples why the civilization where so hard to get to or get out of. So, when taking that into consideration one would think two ancient…
(2011). Climbing the Himalayas: A cross-cultural analysis of female leadership and the glass ceiling effects in non-profit organizations. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 32(8), 760-781. Clevenger, L. & Singh, N. (2013). Exploring Barriers That Lead to the Glass…
What are the implications of climate change to development? Climate change is one of the most fundamental challenges ever to confront humanity. Its implication on development is all-encompassing, affecting food security, health and safety, infrastructure, international trade, and the overall economy of a country. It also affects development policies in terms of tradeoffs, short-term actions versus long-term benefits, and individual choices versus global consequences. According to the…
The Birth of Siddhartha Siddhartha Gautama was born into a family in the Kshatriya caste in the kingdom called Shakya, found on the hills of the Himalayas (present-day Nepal). Siddhartha’s father was king Suddhodana and his mother was Queen Maya. Siddhartha’s birth was a miracle; his mother conceived when he descended from Heaven and entered his mother’s womb in the form of a baby white elephant (a symbol of purity). She carried him for ten months and could see the baby within her womb. She…
Patience can be bitter but its fruit is always sweet and if it’s a mango it’s definitely the sweetest. When banana shows off height, apple mesmerizes it with its red blush. The tanginess of orange is no less tantalizing but the ease of grapes always helps him to gain profit. The berry community making everyone count, who reach more “berries”. Every pome has its specialty we can always adore. Let’s read what Aditi Shastri has to say about it. India's diverse climate ensures availability of all…
relationship among its employees. The process of organization culminates into organizational structure. Illustrator I : Organisation is the coordinated efforts of all functional activities. Source : Organisational Behaviour by Nair, Suja R. Published by Himalaya Publishing House 2010 Organisational structure is the framework within which managerial and operating tasks are performed. It specifies the relationships between people, work and resources. Organisational structure allows correlation…
thousands of years later after its discovery and developed over time. No one knew where the camellia sinensis, which is a tea plant, originated, however tea was consumed by tribal people in the south-east Asian jungles such as in Thailand, the eastern Himalayas, and Burma…
Promotion: Patanjali Ayurveda runs with the Slogan "Prakriti ka Ashirwad". All things considered, Patanjali Ayurveda has procured the essential acclaim and notoriety among individuals in light of the internationally perceived Yoga Guru, Baba Ramdev. This brand diplomat of Patanjali is without any assistance in charge of the accomplishment of the brand. His commitment to individuals' life through Yoga is fantastic henceforth individuals felt adjusted towards him when he propelled his own special…