The People & Society category is an eclectic mix of topics representing individuals and organizations in India. Appropriate subjects might include Indian cartoonists, illustrators, musicians, painters, sculptors, and other artisans, as well as civil or societal organizations, associations, and fellowships. Issues or issue organizations of importance to the people of India may be listed here, as well as fan sites, personal websites of Indian people, memorial pages, or pet pages from people living in India.
The focus of this category is the artist rather than the art, however. While topics relating to Indian artists and musicians are listed in this category, art gallery and concert sites would be listed in the Things to Do & Places to Go category.
India is made up of twenty-nine states, each with its own culture and history, largely shaped by Dharmic religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, or Jainism. India is also one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world, and both its religious and ethnic heritage has heavily influenced the art and music of India.
Painting has a long history in India, as far back as rock paintings created in the prehistoric era. Artists in Bengal and Calcutta were significant contributors to modern and contemporary art in India, and Indian artists have continued to develop their own style. Other types of Indian art include contemporary vernacular painting, contemporary tribal painting, and rural contemporary non-tribal painting. Popular Indian artists include, but are not at all limited to, Maqbool Fida Husain, Vadudeo S. Gaitonde, Sayed Haider Raza, Amrita Sher-Gil, Ravi Varma, Tyeb Mehta, Francis Newton Souza, Bhupen Khakhar, Akbar Padamsee, and Jagdish Swaminathan.
Indian cartoonists include Abu Abraham, Bal Thackeray, Bapu, Barun Roy, Govindan Aravindan, K. Shankar Pillai, O.V. Vijayan, RF.K. Laxman, Raj Thackeray, and S. Jithesh.
India's palaces and temples are rich in ancient sculptures. Apart from these historical works of art, modern Indian sculptors are creating art based on Western principles. One notable Indian sculptor was Ramkinkar Baij, a prolific artist who lived from 1906 to 1980 and is known for integrating aspects of tribal art into his creations. After Baij, other sculptors who have gained renown include Anish Kapoor, Subodh Gupta, Nalini Mallani, and Subodh Kerkar.
As with any other country as large and diverse as India, there are societal and political issues that bring people together for a purpose, forming organizations to lobby for women's rights, against gender discrimination, female infanticide, or child marriage.
There are also youth organizations, such as the Indian Youth Club, the Young Mizo Association, Youth United, the Scouts/Guides Organization, the All India Boy Scouts Association, and the Indian Scout and Guide Fellowship. There are also American Boy Scouts in New Delhi, which are linked to the Boy Scouts of America.
These and other topics are the focus of sites listed in this category, which deals with Indian individuals and organizations made up of individuals in India. Sites focused on Indian celebrities may be listed here, along with personal pages or sites created by ordinary Indian citizens.es.
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BSG is an Indian scouting and guiding organization. Although scouting now takes other forms as well, Scouting began in India in as a project of an overseas branch of the Scout Association in 1909, during the time that India was governed by Britain. The fundamentals of scouting, the scout/guide promise, and scout law are set forth, along with its organizational structure, training programs and centers, and an annual report.
http://www.bsgindia.org/
Bharat Scouts and Guides, Odisha Chapter, India
Scouting has been active in the state of Odisha for more than seventy-five years, and a history of the scouting movement here is told, along with the different sections of the scouts and guides programs, training, and advancements. Also featured are scout logos from around the world, scout postal stamps, and world centenary coins, along with a photo gallery, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events.
http://www.odishascouts.org/
The largest organization of computer professionals in India, the Computer Society began in 1965, and now has more than seventy chapters throughout the country, more than five hundred student branches, and in excess of a hundred thousand members. Member policies and benefits are outlined, including the types of membership, a calendar of events, contacts, and affiliate organizations.
http://www.csi-india.org/
Folk Arts Rajasthan / Lok Kala Sagar Sansthan
FAR is a New York-based organization established in 1992 and incorporated in 2004. LKSS was registered in Jaisalmer, India in 1996, serving as a hub for the Merasi community. The two organizations are joined together in a collaborative effort to eradicate illiteracy and preserve the cultural and musical heritage of the Merasi people. An overview of the two organizations and their work is set forth, including their educational initiatives and music preservation programs.
http://www.folkartsrajasthan.org
Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan, an Indian film actor, producer, singer, and television personality, works under the name of Salman Khan. The son of screenwriter, Salim Khan, he has received several awards and has a large following in India, South Asia, and the Indian diaspora, and is often named as one of the most commercially successful Indian actors. His official site offers social media links and a subscription form.
http://www.salmankhan.com/
The largest Scout/Guide movement in India is headquartered in New Delhi and is a lifetime member of the World Federation of Independent Scouts. Its policies, organizational structure, rules, and administrative contacts are published, along with a camp report, circulars, and a gallery of photographs. A database of employees is presented, vacancies are posted, and an online recruitment program is included.
http://www.thescouts.org.in/
Sethna’s 18th West Bombay Scout Group
In continuous operation since August of 1914, the organization lays claim to be the oldest Scout group in India. Its history is told here, along with a profile of the group throughout the years, including its current functions and roles. A biography of Rustomji Edulji Sethna, the founder of the group, is included. Upcoming and recent events are highlighted, and administrative contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.sethnas.org/
Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian actor, producer and television personality who has appeared in more than eighty Bollywood films and has a large following in India, Asia, and the Indian diaspora. Hosted by ProBoards, the online discussion forum allows fans and others to discuss the actor, current and upcoming films, other projects that he is involved in, past films, photos, graphics, video, and interactive games.
http://www.shahrukhkhan.org/
