Denzil Fernandes

Christianity in the Indian subcontinent is as old as Christianity itself, although Christians have consistently remained a small minority within the broader population. This book delves into the encounters between Christianity and the Indian people across various historical periods, highlighting the exchange of knowledge and ideas. This book examines the influence of Christianity on Indian society, focusing on the cultural, economic, and intellectual contributions of Christians across various domains—including education, healthcare, social services, economic development, the arts, architecture, languages, culture, politics, public administration, and the armed forces. The book examines key figures, organisations and institutions to trace the significant role Christians have played in the country's freedom struggle, nation-building efforts, and social development, leaving a lasting impact on the shaping of modern India. This book will be of interest to general readers and students and researchers of social science, religion, history, anthropology, sociology, and political science.

There are extensive debates on the factors that cause migration, ranging from those that emphasize individual rationality and household demands, to those that cite the structural logic of capitallist development. In India labour migration is infuenced both by the social structure and the pattern of development. As such, the labour market forces are in operation today resulting in increased migration for work. Most people of working age cannot find employment which is adequate to support themselves and their families. The other important factors include demographic change, socio-economics and political crises in the country. The articles in this book attempt to present, in a nutshell, trends of labour migration in India, its causes and impacts. And it highlights the socio- economic and political issues on labour migration. CISRS is delighted to be part of this joint initiative with India Social Institute, Delhi.