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Urbanization in India
The total urban population in India as per Census 2011 was approx. 377 million constituting 31.16% of the total population. This is lesser than the world average urbanization rate of approx. 51%. Of the 4037 world cities with more than 100,000 population, India has 485. Within this...
India Internet Trends - Language & Urban Metrics Disconnect
In worldwide internet usage data, China tops with 1 billion+ users, India is second with 658 million, US with 307 mn & Indonesia with 205 mn, according to Statista (Feb ’22). In reality, this data reflects internet connections & not number of users, in the country’s population. Data from GSMA Intelligence shows that there were 1.14 billion cellular mobile connections (81.3% of population) in India at the start of 2022.
Characteristics of Language
“A language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols by means of which a social group cooperates.” - Bernard Bloch and George L. Trager
Iconography in India
Indian Iconography – rich symbolism from ancient texts, and how it's a branch of art history.
Hindu Iconography
The profound impact of iconic symbols in Hinduism on religious practices and beliefs. How symbols like the Swastika and Tilak convey auspiciousness and spiritual devotion, shaping Hindu iconography. Understand the significance of distinct iconography associated with each Hindu deity and its regional variations. Study the rich semiotics and cultural heritage that define Hindu religious practices.
What is Semiotics ?
Unravel the essence of Semiotics: Explore the creation and communication of meaning through signs and symbols. From traffic lights to gestures, understand how human cognition deciphers symbolism, ensuring clarity in messaging and eliminating ambiguity.
