What are the patterns of Indian emigration Post 1980s?

Describe the migration patterns of Indian Diaspora to the Gulf region.

 Briefly examine the nature of Jewish Diaspora.

 Discuss the main reasons that contributed to the wide spread of the cult of Sai Baba of Shirdi.

 Examine the social context of the emergence of Buddhism.

Discuss Peter Berger's viewpoint on the future of religion in society.

Discuss Peter Berger's viewpoint on the future of religion in society.

Is totemism a reality? Discuss with reference to the writings of Lévi-Strauss.

Discuss the perspective of Clifford Geertz on religion.

Explain the concept of healing with suitable examples.

Discuss the functional interpretation of religion.

Examine Marxian approach to the understanding of religion.

Discuss the sociological perspective on religion

Describe the interface between media and governance in urban settings, using relevant examples.

Discuss the historical evolution and current structure of urban local governance in India.

Write a critical note on urban poverty in India.

Describe the key dimensions of the urban informal sector in India.

Explain the sociological concept of neighbourhood and evaluate its significance in the context of contemporary urban life.

Analyse the nature and characteristics of pre-industrial and industrial cities.

Explain the technique of social area analysis in urban sociology.