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Looking to save their company from going under, the East India Company was searching for various solutions to this economic downfall. The first of their ideas was to have the Townshend duty repealed, but the North ministry was not willing to do that because it might be interpreted as a withdrawal from Parliament's position that it had the right to tax the colonies. Also, the tax collected from the was used to pay the salaries of some colonial governors and judges. Another possible solution for…

Scots also benefited from other opportunities granted by the unification as well. Now Scots could now join the East India Trading Company as employees and investors and were not barred by the Navigation acts and merchants could now go to the colonies directly for trade. Many Scots quickly joined the Trading Company and rose through the ranks joining many Englishmen into riches earning the title of “Nabob’. The most notable early Scot in the East India Company being James Macrae, born in…

Michael Ondaatje expresses the concept of human nature and its struggle to survive the cruelties of death and war through various character developments throughout his Canadian novel Anil’s Ghost, particularly through Gamini, the brother of Sarath. Specifically, late in the novel, the main plot involves Anil’s investigation report being confiscated and her well being at risk, while the sub plot in the perspective of Gamini reveals that Sarath—who finds safe passage for Anil out of the island—…

banking industry is must for sustainable development of any country. The banking industry in Sri Lanka has great impact in the GDP of Sri Lanka. A state bank, BOC has to play vital role in implementing policies through various banking operation. But as a commercial organization entity should be profit oriented too. In the light of the great development and increasing competition in the banking industry of Sri Lanka, and the major challenges faced by Bank of Ceylon due to tremendous performance…

The novel Island of a Thousand Mirrors, traces the life of two families who are each on opposite sides of the Sri Lankan civil war. The story examines how war affects the families both on the Tamil and Sinhala side through the eldest daughter’s perspective. As the story progresses, Saraswathi transforms into a suicide bomber, who eventually sacrifices her own life. The key factors that drove Saraswathi’s transformation were caused by a change in role models, an unforgiving environment, and…

Asia is home to many extravagant religious statues. From Japan to Bangkok, to the far away Lantau Island in Hong Kong; each historical landmark represents what once was a triumphant feat. These giant artistic and religious symbols of Great Buddhas have all made an impact not only in the past, but remain a cultural icon for many of the individuals who live near it today. The Great Buddha of Kamakura sits outdoors in the green lands of Kamakura, Japan. Specifically, it is located “in the…

Furthermore, SRI can continue their business with MacDonald if they restructure their trading operations. Since SRI is the supplier the best way to send consignment to Macdonald would be through shipping inventory using separate bonded warehouse facility. This method will allow SRI to track inventory accurately. According to this structure, MacDonald would become the consignee (the seller) and SRI would be the consignor (the person who owns the item). Subsequently, the ownership of the…

Year 9 sources analysis Victorian England and British India //Sup-topic: the Indians mutiny 1857 Answer the following question using the sources “turning point –Morden history depth studies” provided by the teacher. Comprehension: 1) What are a few aspects of the massacre at Cawnpore that we can find in source 3.10 on p.71? The aspects that I have been concluded in source 3.10 is that the massacre was described as a “blacker scheme” implying that author of this text referred to it as a…

The Charlotte Vajradhara Center that I did field work at followed the New Kadampa tradition. As a strictly western institution, the New Kadampa tradition contrasts from other variations of western Buddhism. The most prominent distinction between the New Kadampa and other traditions emerging in the west is their stance on the Dalai Lama and the Free Tibet movement. As the Free Tibet movement and the Dalai Lama are arguably the most eminent and renowned features pertaining to Buddhist traditions…

After the long months of preparing for the wedding, deciding on color schemes, seating arrangements and whatnot, the honeymoon is a chance for man and wife to enjoy their newly wedded state before returning to the realities of everyday life. While Sri Lanka does offer several breathtakingly amazing honeymoon destinations,…