Indian Ethos Research Articles

ANCIENT ROOTS TO MODERN SOCIETY: INDIAS SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

Indias social transformation is a journey marked by the interplay of ancient traditions and modern influences. This paper explores the evolution of Indias social fabric from its early Vedic roots to its current standing as a dynamic and diverse society. The analysis delves into the enduring impact of religious, cultural, and philosophical traditions on contemporary social structures, highlighting how these ancient legacies have shaped the modern Indian ethos. By examining key historical milestones, such as the contribution of empires, colonialism, and the independence movement, the study reveals the complex ways in which India has navigated the challenges of modernity while preserving its rich heritage. The discussion also addresses the ongoing struggles and adaptations within Indian society, including caste dynamics, gender roles, and the quest for social equity, emphasizing the continuous process of negotiation between tradition and modernity. Through this exploration, the paper aims to provide a nuanced understanding of Indias social transformation, underscoring the nations ability to adapt and innovate while remaining rooted in its ancient cultural wisdom.Indias social transformation encompasses changes in various societal aspects, including institutions, structure, culture, and philosophy. The goals of social transformation in India are evolutionary in strategy but revolutionary in content. Leaders of the Indian independence movement understood that social structure, history, and tradition form the foundation of society, setting the parameters for social reform plans, objectives, and methods.

Pathways to inclusive higher education: learnings from India’s National Education Policy 2020

ABSTRACT The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 of India has been widely recognized as a significant and transformative reform endeavour, with the objective of reshaping the educational framework of the country. The aims to establish an education system deeply rooted in Indian Ethos, with the objective of transforming India, also known as Bharat, into a sustainable, equitable, and vibrant knowledge society. The policy seeks to achieve this by ensuring access to high-quality education for all individuals, thereby positioning India as a global knowledge superpower. This paper provides an understanding about the provisions and prospective effect of the NEP 2020 on historically marginalized students in the realm of higher education. In an era marked by a global movement that brings attention to the marginalization and underrepresentation experienced by some groups inside educational institutions, this study poses a crucial question: Can the Indian higher education system effectively cultivate inclusivity? This study compares the higher education initiatives of Nordic region with India in the framework of equity and inclusive education. This article concludes with the ideas for promoting inclusivity, particularly by addressing the educational challenges faced by underprivileged students to enhance the Education system both in India and in Nordic regions.

The portraits of pre-independent india in sarojini naidu’s poems

Sarojini Naidu wrote poetry based on the beauty of simple joys and sorrows of life. One of the major themes of Sarojini Naidu’s poetry is the theme of people because she has succeeded in offering diverse images of the lives of Indian people and their various life backgrounds. Poet, feminist, nationalist and a powerful Orator, Sarojini Naidu (1879-1949) was born in in Hyderabad during the critical time of India’s Independence. She was called affectionately by the people with multiple titles like “The Nightingale of India”, “The wandering Singer”, “The Indian Joan of Arc”, The Indian Judith”, and “The Peace-Maker.” This paper analyses the ways in which how she exhibits the Indianness throughout her poems. Lyricism, symbolism, imagery, mysticism and native fervour are the remarkable assets of her poetry. The present paper focuses on the poems written by Sarojini Naidu which depict the lives of common men and women of India and their traditions. Naidu’s poetry is written in English and usually took the form of lyric poetry in the tradition of British Romanticism, which she was sometimes challenged to reconcile with her Indian nationalist politics. Finally, this paper further analyses her variety of poetic expressions such as Indian ethos, pathos, naturalness, gentleness and hunger.

‘It’s Simply Intrinsic’: Exploring Motivations of Full-Time Volunteers in Humanitarian and Spiritual NGO of India

ABSTRACT This qualitative study centers around humanitarian and spiritual non-government organizations (H&S NGOs) of India, many of which are essentially driven by full-time volunteers. Semi-structured interviews of 22 full-time volunteers in a large and renowned H&S NGO helped us explore their volunteering journey, which moved through three phases of casual volunteering, fixed time volunteering, and finally full-time volunteering. Thematic analysis of the interviews led to different types of motivation in different phases. We used self-determination theory to understand their needs and found out that their decision of full-time volunteering was driven by relatedness needs, autonomy needs, and competence needs. These needs are thoroughly discussed using the lens of Indian ethos in volunteering traditions. Theoretical and practical implications are also discussed.

Construction of Asakti Model from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: An Understanding of Attachment from Indian Ethos

Construction of Asakti Model from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: An Understanding of Attachment from Indian Ethos

How Not to Play an Indian Mythic: Raji: A Modern Fantasy

AbstractThe current paper analyses the video game Raji: An Ancient Epic (Nodding Head Games 2020) to determine the accuracy of its representation of historical Indian experiences, in the domains of architecture, aesthetics, spatiality, technology, and so on. The ludic elements of the game, including weapon or enemy design and their compatibility with reflecting an Indian ethos in video game mechanisms have also been discussed. The treatment of Indian mythology is extensively explored, with an eye to locating its space in Indian mythic tradition. Through an analysis of narrative storytelling in the game, aspects such as the foregrounding of a female protagonist and the apparent progressive feminist attitude of the game have been scrutinised. The sociocultural depiction of India and its implications and contexts relating to contemporary understanding of the space of the subcontinent has also been taken into consideration. A careful study of the game within the contemporary post‐colonial discourse constitutes a part of the article. We also undertake a comparative study with another Indian mythic video game, Unrest (Pyrodactyl 2014), to better understand the issues surrounding the treatment of mythic and historical elements. The article both contemplates the missed opportunities and future potentials, for example, in terms of more nuanced and accurate representation and the balance between ludic execution and representational possibilities, as experienced in the ludo‐narrative experience offered by the game.

Management Lessons from Indian Ethos: Evidence from Ramayana

Ancient Indian Ethos are the basis for modern management practices, as they derive serval lessons from them. The applicability of these lessons are helping to solve todays corporate problems throughout the world. One of theMost revered Epic Ramayana, is considered as marvelous epic, first written literature in the Indian Context. Over the centuries, several authors have explored various dimensions of Ramayana ranging from philosophy, spirituality, politics, economics, sociology, culture, literature, language, poetry, technology, and others. However, we find few research work related to understand the relevance of Ramayana and Management. Hence authors have felt the need for understanding the applicability of great principles and lessons in developing management practices to lead effectively. In this conceptual research paper authors have made an effort to bring management insights from Ramayana. This research paper is developed based on qualitative analysis of earlier research papers, Indian epics and Indian ethos. The review of epic provides valuable insights in developing this article. Based on reviews authors have explored leadership style, motivation, ethical values, people management, team building, planning, strategies, decision making, moral values, governance, tactics, principle of control etc, from Ramayana, which provide important lessons for enhancing managerial effectiveness. The foundation for management and leadership is derived from our Indian ethos, spiritual values and culture. This research paper signifies the practical applicability of great epic “Ramayana” in understanding and developing management practices for the effectiveness.

The Intersection of Traditional Wisdom and Modern Education: Unpacking the Potential of Folk Pedagogy in the Context of India’s National Education Policy 2020

This article explores the critical interface of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the potential of folk pedagogy in enhancing India’s educational landscape. The NEP 2020, with its emphasis on local, indigenous knowledge systems and a transformative vision for India’s education system, provides an unprecedented opportunity for mainstreaming folk pedagogy into contemporary teaching-learning practices. Approved by the Union Cabinet in 2020 National Education Policy ushered in avant-garde reforms to the education policy of India. Folk pedagogy, a term used to describe traditional modes of education practiced by various indigenous and local communities, carries immense value in terms of cultural preservation, community engagement, and learner-centric methodologies. It promotes experiential learning, critical thinking, and creativity by organically integrating local culture, resources, and traditional wisdom into education. Its salient features and key recommendations exceptionally call for flexibility, multi-disciplinarity, critical thinking and ethical values, multilingualism and the three-language formula. An exceptional emphasis on the power of language and the inclusion of mother/regional under the larger context of Indian ethos has been witnessed for the time. NEP 2020 with such emphasis ushers a pedagogical paradigm shift that seeks to reestablish lost Indian pedagogical heritages and their folk orientation, where education is experiential, diverse, holistic, creative, critical, multidisciplinary and multilingual. By intertwining the principles of NEP 2020 with the rich, culturally diverse practices of folk pedagogy, the article envisages a dynamic, inclusive, and effective education system. It underscores the significant role folk pedagogy can play in achieving NEP’s objectives of creating an equitable and vibrant knowledge society by leveraging local knowledge systems and fostering a deep sense of respect towards the rich cultural heritage of India. The article critically reviews the extent to which NEP 2020 allows for the incorporation of folk pedagogy in its framework, and analyzes how this can be made more effective. It addresses challenges and potential strategies for incorporating folk pedagogy into the mainstream educational practices and curriculum development. The article argues for an extensive dialogue and collaboration among educators, policymakers, and community stakeholders to facilitate this integration, ultimately nurturing a pedagogical system that is grounded in the culture, context, and aspirations of learners. This strategic amalgamation could empower India’s education system to meet the future challenges of the rapidly evolving global knowledge economy, while staying true to its unique cultural roots.

Місце ящірки у священних книгах, скульптурі та системах вірувань Індії

A study concerning a lizard’s symbolism is well-known in the scholarly world. Nevertheless, it has not attracted the required attention of many academicians. In the light of Indian ethos, we have incredibly diverse belief systems for a lizard; somewhere, it is deified as the goddess Lakṣmī, but it is also considered a bad omen. A total of 88 names have been found for a lizard in Sanskrit. Some of the names are very typical and oft used, like godhā, pallī, saraṭa, and kṛkavāku, a variety of atypical names, like ṭaṭṭanī, dārumatsyāhvayā, brāhmaṇī, lalantikā, etc. are also found in the language. After collecting the lexical data for a lizard, we vividly find exciting occurrences in the Sanskrit literature. A lizard has been mentioned symbolically in texts from the Vedas to Tantra and classical Sanskrit literature to scientific treatises. Studying these texts, temple art, and belief systems in the light of a lizard is much required to uncoil the symbolism. Thus, this paper aims to comprehend and uncoil the symbolism of a lizard in Indian ethos based on literary and supportive temple art-related sources. This paper will give attempt to address the following problems: 1) Listing of Sanskrit names for a lizard and a general study of its auspicious and inauspicious shades; 2) Collection, interpretation, and study of the literary references (limited to Sanskrit texts only) related to a lizard (This literature will be divided into the following categories: “The beliefs like gaining merits and sins”; “Mythology”; “Vedic literature & Tantra”; “Miscellaneous”); 3) Study concerning the tangible heritage like temple art: an icon at the Hoyasaleshwara temple (Halebidu, Karnataka, India), goddess Jogul̥āmbā (Alampur, Andhra Pradesh, India), Virupaksha temple (Hampi, Karnataka, India), etc.; 4) Study of a few peculiar local belief systems in India.

Construct Validation and Exploration of Student Satisfaction from Internships: Evidences from India

An internship experience is considered to be of paramount importance. It helps explore the link between academics and the world of work, as most of the students joining business schools in India have no or relatively very low work experience. The purpose of the present study was to validate and explore factors that affect the summer internship experience of business school students in India. In this study, the scale for measuring student satisfaction was validated based on four factors: (a) learning experiences during the internship, (b) the effectiveness of the pre-placement activities for the internship, (c) the support offered by the placement team and (d) the support offered by the employing organisation during the industrial internship in the Indian context. A survey was administered to 235 business students in Mumbai. In the context of the present study, the student internship scale was first validated keeping in mind Indian ethos using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Furthermore, structural equation modelling (SEM) using analysis of moment structure (AMOS) was used to test the model. Multigroup structural equation modelling (MSEM) was conducted to check the impact of gender on the overall scale. The study confirms that factors like student learning experiences, pre-placement activities, and assistance provided by the placement team and support from the employer organisation (EO) are important to understand a student’s overall perception on internship. This is the first study in India that can guide both educational institutions and EOs to enhance the internship experience of the management students.

Behavioural Intention of Students to Enrol for Integrated and Honours Programmes as per NEP 2020

National Education Policy 2020 perceives an education system grounded in Indian ethos that significantly contributes to transforming India, or Bharat, sustainably into an inclusive and dynamic knowledge community by offering high-quality education for all, thereby attempting to make India a global knowledge superpower. The development of India into a democratic, just, socially conscious, cultured, and compassionate country preserving liberty, equality, fraternity, and justice for all envisioned in its Constitution depends greatly on higher education. In addition to developing well-rounded individuals with critical 21st-century skills in the arts, humanities, languages, sciences, social sciences, professional, technical, and vocational fields, such education will also foster an ethic of social engagement, soft skills as well as a rigorous specialisation in a particular field or fields. NEP 2020 will open a new horizon to young graduates by focusing on better teaching-learning methods and revolutionising the higher education sector. Since these calls for a major change in the traditional undergraduate programmes, it is essential to understand students’ perceptions towards this move and how they respond to such a change. This study aims to understand the behavioural intention of students to opt for integrated and honours programmes as envisaged by the NEP. The study adopted an exploratory as well as a descriptive research design. Sample respondents selected for the current study are the students pursuing their Plus-two course or those who completed it, waiting for their higher education in Kerala. The study results revealed that the behavioural intention of students to enrol for integrated and honours programmes is influenced by many factors: their perceived enjoyment, innovation anxiety, self-efficacy, performance expectancy, ease of learning, and usefulness.

CHANGING PARADIGMS IN EMERGING INDIA

This article throws light upon main characteristics of emerging Indian society. Democratic Social Order, Foundation of Social Justice, A Secular Society, Adherence to the Principle of National Unity, Universalism, Self-Sufficiency, Socialism are the chief parameters of any emerging democratic economy. From times immemorial Indian ethos have directed at building a strong foundation where the above qualities would enable the fruitful emergence of a valuebased economy. The article further discusses how India is emerging as a strong force across parameters like society, economy, polity and culture. Sources and references for this article have been drawn from published editions, journal articles, popular articles, newspaper articles.

Human Value-Oriented Management: A Meta-Synthesis of Contributions by Professor S. K. Chakraborty

The role of Indian ethos in management practices is explored by several management scholars and practitioners. Professor Sitangshu Kumar Chakraborty (popularly known as Professor S. K. Chakraborty, hereinafter referred to as SKC in this article) is one of the pioneering scholars of human value-oriented management practices and has made significant contributions in linking the management knowledge and practices to classical Indian ethos and Vedantic wisdom. In today’s technologically advanced and economically fast-paced world, there is a rising concern about falling human values in work and in personal life, which must be addressed to understand the deeper meaning of work and a higher purpose in life. SKC’s innovative approaches to human values in management education for practising managers are quite significant in this regard. This article is a sincere attempt to explore and synthesize the contributions of SKC to the human value-oriented management that evolved around the fundamental pillars of classical Indian ethos and Vedantic wisdom and the implication of those values for today’s managers to realign their managerial practices. This article is based on a bibliometric analysis of published articles drawn from secondary sources and is a tribute to the life and legacy of SKC on human value-based management.

PROVISIONS OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY-2020

The National Education Policy-2020 is one of the milestones in the history of Indian education system. It is India’s third education policy which replaces the 1986 National Education Policy. The purpose of this policy is to guide the development of “education system rooted in Indian ethos that contributes directly to transforming India, that is Bharat, sustainably into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society, by providing high-quality education to all, and thereby making India a global knowledge superpower” (NEP, 2020). The policy emphasises on Inclusion and Equity. The policy stated that “a good education institution is one in which every student feels welcomed and cared for, where a safe and stimulating learning environment exists where a wide range of learning experiences are offered and where good physical infrastructure and appropriate resources conducive to learning are available to all students”. This paper is an attempt to highlight the provisions of inclusive education given in this policy with special reference to students with disabilities or Divyangjan. These provisions will ensure the contributions of students with disabilities also in the transforming India.

Traces of Spiritual Nationalism in the Selected Poems of Ranu Uniyal and Arundhati Subramaniam

Ranu Uniyal and Arundhati Subramaniam are contemporary Indian English Poets. They are deeply rooted in Indian soil. Their poems are full of Indian ethos and deal with a wide variety of subjects. Spiritual nationalism is one of them. Like Aurobindo Ghosh, for them nationalism means true devotion towards one’s country and its people irrespective of their faith, caste, race and sex. India is a multilingual, multicultural and multireligious country. The conflicts on the basis of religion and culture are inevitable. People are often misguided by conservative and narrow- minded religious leaders and politicians which sometimes results in riots. Both Uniyal and Subramaniam believe that riots in a multicultural country like India are inescapable. India has faced so many invasions and incursions but continued to grow with the passage of time. The biggest strength of India is its spiritualism. It has empowered it during all external and internal assaults. Uniyal and Subramaniam believe that the negative forces which are destroying the peace and harmony of the nation can be defeated by realizing the core values of Indian culture. The objective of this research paper is to compare and explore the national ethos present in their selected poems: “In a City of Riots” by Uniyal and “Home” by Subramaniam

Sustainable consumption practices in Indian households: a saga of environment management linked to Indian ethos and generational differences

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the domestic sustainable consumption practices in Indian households and the motivations to do so. These practices also contribute to environment management and its impact on Indian society through the action of reusing, reducing and recycling of consumed products for two generations, namely, the Baby Boomer and the Generation Z.Design/methodology/approachAn exploratory qualitative research was undertaken in which the data were collected through personal interview technique with 64 respondents including males and females from the generations of Baby Boomers and Generation Z of Indian households.FindingsThe theoretical framework of the 3R was extended to inculcate broader themes like awareness, action and motivation for the domestic sustainable activities. The findings conclude that the domestic sustainable consumption practices of Baby Boomers in India were far more advanced than their Generation Z counterparts. These two generations differed in their awareness sources, actions of sustainability and the motivations for undergoing the domestic sustainable activities. Managerial implications have been framed for organisations like start-ups, sustainable firms, government organisations and second-hand product vendors. These practices in such organisations could help in the enhancement of circular economy through the domestic waste disposal.Practical implicationsPractical implications are for organisations that can consider the domestic sustainability consumption practices while planning their strategies to maximise stakeholder satisfaction through their corporate social responsibility initiatives and create more goodwill and growth avenues for their businesses.Originality/valueWhere most of the past literature concentrates on the supply chain and manufacturing initiatives of sustainability or sustainable consumption, very few studies look at the angle of domestic sustainability initiative and how they could be linked to the initiative of circular economy. This paper fills this gap in past literature.

The Impact of Dharma on Management PhilosophyA Comparative Study of Vishnu Smriti and Contemporary Corporate Thinking

Purpose: Management philosophy acts as a foundation for business by defining its vision, mission, and purpose and by providing guidelines for its operations. For centuries, Indian ethos has encouraged socially beneficial corporate behavior by invoking the concept of dharma. Using a historical analysis research design, this paper attempts to measure the impact of dharma on management philosophy of modern companies. Methodology: The paper uses a historical analysis research design. The paper specifies the ideal from Vishnu Smriti, a Dharmasastra text of ancient India. The contemporary management thinking is studied by analyzing the management philosophy statements of the fifty corporations comprising the NIFTY index in India. Several data analytics techniques like correlation analysis, association analysis and path analysis, have been used to measure that the impact of dharma on management philosophy. Findings: The study reveals that the impact of dharma on the management philosophy modern corporations is not so strong. The results of correlation analysis, association analysis and path analysis all showed that impact of dharma on the management philosophy of the NIFTY indexed companies is not upto the expected ideal. Practical implications: As the impact of dharma on the management philosophy of modern corporations is not strong, it is necessary for managers to understand the values guidelines provided in dharmashastra texts to develop their vision and mission statements. Such guidelines from Vishnu Smriti include treating employees and customers with respect and cultivate environmentally sustainable management practices. Originality: The originality of the paper arises from its ability to integrate the philosophy of Indian ethos in contemporary management thinking and measuring the same using well known statistical techniques.

Sustainability of working women and the social footprint

“Sustainability” is an integral part of the Indian ethos. The Gandhian philosophy of simple living in harmony with nature and community engagement, the Chipko movement of the 1970 s against deforestation, alternative, green energy projects, emphasis on environmental education in schools and institutes of higher education are only a few examples of Indians consciousness, care and commitment to sustainability issues In this scenario, the focus, in the workplace, is tilting towards a more inclusive and collaborative model of growth and development which values engagement of all stakeholders in safeguarding their larger common interests. This study has the prospect of fulfilment of desire, independence, marriage according to choice, better opportunity for development of children and of own, limitation of family size and above all the role in decision-making. The problems vary according to age, marital status and employment status. The young and unmarried women are more victimized at work place. The unmarried women in their parent house shoulder the responsibilities depending on family environment.

Role of culture-specific rights, responsibilities and duties in industry 4.0: comparing Indic and Western perspectives

PurposeThe increasing globalization of business has led to increasing demand for executives who can function in cultural milieus different from their own. This demand has been exacerbated by the fact that globalization has not led to cultural homogenization and hence, for good or bad, executives are not able to universally apply the home country's conceptualizations of rights, responsibilities and duties and must operate within the constraints of host country's cultural environments. Hence, business scholars and global executives increasingly need to reflect on the conceptualization of rights, responsibilities and duties; understand the historical context which has led to different conceptualizations across geographies and appreciate and harness these differences for improving business effectiveness. This paper helps in this endeavor by explaining the differences and similarities that exists between the Indian and Western cultures regarding the concepts of roles, responsibilities and duties. This exposition will help multinational organizations improve their internal practices and employee training methods.Design/methodology/approachThis study attempts to trace the differences and similarities in the conceptualization of rights, duties and responsibilities between the Western tradition and the Indic tradition by literature review. The Indic tradition refers to the broad cultural paradigm that shapes the thinking of the people of Indian subcontinent. The prominent sources of the Indic tradition include Hinduism and Buddhism. India was a British colony for two hundred years and is home to one of world's largest English-speaking population. There are more Muslims in the Indian subcontinent than in the Middle East (Grim and Karim, 2011). Hence, the Indic tradition has also been substantially influenced by the Western and Islamic traditions.FindingsThe paper argues that Westerners and Indians have different conceptualization of rights, duties and responsibilities and their relative importance. Broadly speaking, Indian ethos focuses on context-specific responsibilities while the Western attitude focuses on universal rights. These differing conceptualizations have been shaped by the cultural history of the two regions and are manifested in the decision-making styles, levels of individual autonomy and views on the ethicality of actions. There is a need to train expatriate Western and Indian managers on these issues to enable smooth functioning.Research limitations/implicationsThe cross-cultural literature has tended to lump together all non-Western civilizations under the category of East thereby ignoring significant differences between them. The Far-East countries of China, Korea, Taiwan and Japan have been highly influenced by the Confucian ethics. India-specific social systems like the caste system, division of human life span into stages with specific responsibilities, enduring worship of nature and Western influence through colonization have been absent in these countries or much less marked. The paper aims to bring forward the distinguishing features in Indian thought that contributes to its distinctive attitude toward rights, responsibilities and duties; contrast it with the Western views on rights and duties and identify the relevance of the discussion to the business context.Practical implicationsThe cross-cultural training needs to emphasize both conflict resolution and behavioral aspects. For example, the conflict resolution process in Western countries can be more algorithmic with conflicts being rationally determined by consistent application as well-defined rules (as nature of duties is more universal in Western tradition). On the other hand, conflict resolution practices in India need to be contextual and may require appeals to higher ideals (as nature of duties is more contextual and idealistic in Eastern tradition).Social implicationsThe differences in attitudes regarding rights, responsibility and duties between the West and India suggest the need for cross-cultural training of managers and contextual conflict resolution techniques. The need is exacerbated by the increase in the number of multinational corporations (MNCs). Earlier, most MNCs were headquartered in the West and hence cross-cultural training was primarily geared to help Western expatriates fit into the host country culture (Nam et al., 2014). The growth of Asian MNCs has increased the need of cross-cultural training for Asian expatriates (Nam et al., 2014).Originality/valueThe training processes can be customized to supplement cultural strengths and promote behaviors that are culturally inhibited. Employees in India can be trained to emphasize the value of assertiveness in communication, the need to articulate one's personal success and appreciate the rigid nature of rules in Western contexts. Similarly, Westerners can be trained to emphasize the importance of context in business interactions, the need to forge personal relations for business success and the importance of paternalistic behavior in securing employees commitment.

Cultural Influence on Writings of Indian Writers: A Comparative Study

Stephen Greenblatt's ‘Cultural Poetics’, Bhaktin's ‘Cultural Prosaic'and Raymond Williams’‘cultural materialism’ became enormously popular only when people started recognising culture as an important source of art and literature. In the works of Indian writers, influence of culture, tradition and national heritage can be easily traced. Be it A K Ramanujan, Keki N Daruwalla, Nissim Ezekiel, Mulkraj Anand, R K Narayan or Indian diasporic writers such as Arundhati Roy, Anita Desai and many more, the major themes are indigenous culture, Indian ethos, religions, society, festivals, rituals, cultural hybridity, alienation, nostalgia, cross cultural clashes. These writers are known for the depiction of typical Indian atmosphere. Some writers, who used English to express their feelings, emphasised on social evils existing in the country. This paper attempts to do comparative study of some Indian poets whose writings revolved around Indian culture and ethos.