Anil Kishore Sinha
Biographic Data
| ID | 3641356 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Anil Kishore Sinha |
| GIVEN NAMES | Anil Kishore |
| FAMILY NAME | Sinha |
| SIGNATURE | SINHA A K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Panjab University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
From a Community to a ‘Scheduled Tribe’
The Hatti community of the Trans-Giri region of Sirmaur District with its recent inclusion in Article 342 of the Indian constitution was designated as Scheduled Tribe (ST). The research article is an ethnographic account of the Hatti Tribe of the Trans-Giri region of Sirmaur District, Himachal Pradesh. The study documents the rich culture and tradition of the Hattis in the existing social institutions of caste, family, marriage, kinship, politica…
Exploring the Intersections of Cultural Constructs and Parental Beliefs
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder whose prevalence has continually increased over the years but its definitive cause remains unknown and thereby parental perceptions and beliefs about its cause are shaped by existing cultural notions. However, research has rarely focused on understanding the nature of these beliefs and their influence on parenting behaviors. India is home to several culturally diverse groups, but …
Empty Nests
The ever-occurring phenomenon of migration has great impact on the lives of migrants and their left-behind families. The mechanism of migration has physically separated many families. The present study is an attempt to understand how transnational migration has impacted the lives of left-behind parents living in the village Khizarabad, Punjab, India. Data from 30 parents were collected using in-depth interviews and quasi-participant observation m…
Awareness about thalassemia and its management among the caregivers of the thalassemia patients of Punjab and Chandigarh, India
Background: β-thalassemia is an autosomal recessive condition that causes a reduction in the production of haemoglobin. Despite their short lifespans, thalassemia patients must rely on routine blood transfusions throughout their lives. They suffer from a variety of health issues, the majority of which are caused by iron overload complications. It places a significant financial and psychological strain on both patients and their caregivers, and th…
Prevalence and patterns of meditation related unpleasant experiences among community based yoga practitioners
Yoga is mainly known to restrain the emotional ripples in the mind but according to some studies, it may lead to some overwhelming challenges like uncontrolled emotional venting as meditation-induced adverse effects, along with benefits. This study intended to assess the prevalence and patterns of meditation-related unpleasant experiences (UEs), among 300 community-based yoga practitioners. In this mixed-methods study, a semi-structured interview…
Emerging Mall Culture and Shopping Behavior of Young Consumers
Malls are attracting the young shoppers and mall culture is new to the society. Mall retailers are making efforts to satisfy the young consumers. However, the younger segment is growing in terms of population and wealth. It has become increasingly important and necessary to understand and meet their demands. The study employed 160 in-depth interviews to understand the young consumers’ mall experiences. Overall, the respondents in the study have f…
Assessment of menopausal symptoms in different transition phases using the Greene Climacteric Scale among rural women of North India
The climacteric symptoms were more prevalent among women who were perimenopausal followed by post-menopausal women and were the lowest in pre-menopausal women. Age, menopausal status, socio-economic status, and reproductive factors significantly influenced the severity of menopausal symptoms
Association of menopausal symptoms as assessed from Greene Climacteric scale with body mass index and osteoporosis among rural women of North India
< 0.001) symptoms was significantly lower than their counterparts with no symptoms. Binary logistic regression analysis confirmed that women with menopausal symptoms had a two-fold higher risk of developing osteoporosis than asymptomatic women. A positive and significant correlation of body mass index was noted with psychological, anxiety and vasomotor symptoms, whereas T-score had a significant association with all the menopausal symptoms.
Sacrifice, Vow, and Ritual Feast among the Oromo of Horro Guduru Hinterland (Ethiopia)
The study of Oromo religious life in diverse areas of Ethiopia merits more attention than it has received .The example given here concerns the Oromo of Horro Guduru hinterland (northwestern Ethiopia) .The article considered three contexts, namely, sacrifice, vow, and ritual feast as indicators of feeding gods, reciprocating gods, and feeding ritual attendants or guests respectively .There exist significant variations between these religious aspec…
Ira Bhaskar and Richard Allen, Islamicate Cultures of Bombay Cinema (New Delhi
A Second Charak Festival from Delhi
The Charak puja is a symbol and forms a key symbol where a variety of other symbols cluster around. The festival is analysed in conjunction with the earlier Charak puja seen in Delhi. This gives an idea of the reasons that cluster around the key symbol of the festival. The elements of the festival, involving a period of preparation, fasting and then prayers and hook-swinging, are an essential fabric around which a tapestry of relations and needs …
The Charak Festival in India
The festival of Charak is known, in the actual use of the world, mainly from West Bengal. However, the period, timing and practices – primarily of the inflicting of tortures on the body – are common for many regions in India. As result, the researchers have decided to call them all Charak . Local names are given where possible. The review given here is not encyclopedic. Rather, it is selected for completeness of description, in order to show tren…
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The Charak Festival in India
The festival of Charak is known, in the actual use of the world, mainly from West Bengal. However, the period, timing and practices – primarily of the inflicting of tortures on the body – are common for many regions in India. As result, the researchers have decided to call them all Charak . Local names are given where possible. The review given here is not encyclopedic. Rather, it is selected for completeness of description, in order to show tren…
A Second Charak Festival from Delhi
The Charak puja is a symbol and forms a key symbol where a variety of other symbols cluster around. The festival is analysed in conjunction with the earlier Charak puja seen in Delhi. This gives an idea of the reasons that cluster around the key symbol of the festival. The elements of the festival, involving a period of preparation, fasting and then prayers and hook-swinging, are an essential fabric around which a tapestry of relations and needs …
Ira Bhaskar and Richard Allen, Islamicate Cultures of Bombay Cinema (New Delhi
Sacrifice, Vow, and Ritual Feast among the Oromo of Horro Guduru Hinterland (Ethiopia)
The study of Oromo religious life in diverse areas of Ethiopia merits more attention than it has received .The example given here concerns the Oromo of Horro Guduru hinterland (northwestern Ethiopia) .The article considered three contexts, namely, sacrifice, vow, and ritual feast as indicators of feeding gods, reciprocating gods, and feeding ritual attendants or guests respectively .There exist significant variations between these religious aspec…
Emerging Mall Culture and Shopping Behavior of Young Consumers
Malls are attracting the young shoppers and mall culture is new to the society. Mall retailers are making efforts to satisfy the young consumers. However, the younger segment is growing in terms of population and wealth. It has become increasingly important and necessary to understand and meet their demands. The study employed 160 in-depth interviews to understand the young consumers’ mall experiences. Overall, the respondents in the study have f…
Assessment of menopausal symptoms in different transition phases using the Greene Climacteric Scale among rural women of North India
The climacteric symptoms were more prevalent among women who were perimenopausal followed by post-menopausal women and were the lowest in pre-menopausal women. Age, menopausal status, socio-economic status, and reproductive factors significantly influenced the severity of menopausal symptoms
Association of menopausal symptoms as assessed from Greene Climacteric scale with body mass index and osteoporosis among rural women of North India
< 0.001) symptoms was significantly lower than their counterparts with no symptoms. Binary logistic regression analysis confirmed that women with menopausal symptoms had a two-fold higher risk of developing osteoporosis than asymptomatic women. A positive and significant correlation of body mass index was noted with psychological, anxiety and vasomotor symptoms, whereas T-score had a significant association with all the menopausal symptoms.
Prevalence and patterns of meditation related unpleasant experiences among community based yoga practitioners
Yoga is mainly known to restrain the emotional ripples in the mind but according to some studies, it may lead to some overwhelming challenges like uncontrolled emotional venting as meditation-induced adverse effects, along with benefits. This study intended to assess the prevalence and patterns of meditation-related unpleasant experiences (UEs), among 300 community-based yoga practitioners. In this mixed-methods study, a semi-structured interview…
Awareness about thalassemia and its management among the caregivers of the thalassemia patients of Punjab and Chandigarh, India
Background: β-thalassemia is an autosomal recessive condition that causes a reduction in the production of haemoglobin. Despite their short lifespans, thalassemia patients must rely on routine blood transfusions throughout their lives. They suffer from a variety of health issues, the majority of which are caused by iron overload complications. It places a significant financial and psychological strain on both patients and their caregivers, and th…
Empty Nests
The ever-occurring phenomenon of migration has great impact on the lives of migrants and their left-behind families. The mechanism of migration has physically separated many families. The present study is an attempt to understand how transnational migration has impacted the lives of left-behind parents living in the village Khizarabad, Punjab, India. Data from 30 parents were collected using in-depth interviews and quasi-participant observation m…
From a Community to a ‘Scheduled Tribe’
The Hatti community of the Trans-Giri region of Sirmaur District with its recent inclusion in Article 342 of the Indian constitution was designated as Scheduled Tribe (ST). The research article is an ethnographic account of the Hatti Tribe of the Trans-Giri region of Sirmaur District, Himachal Pradesh. The study documents the rich culture and tradition of the Hattis in the existing social institutions of caste, family, marriage, kinship, politica…
Exploring the Intersections of Cultural Constructs and Parental Beliefs
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder whose prevalence has continually increased over the years but its definitive cause remains unknown and thereby parental perceptions and beliefs about its cause are shaped by existing cultural notions. However, research has rarely focused on understanding the nature of these beliefs and their influence on parenting behaviors. India is home to several culturally diverse groups, but …
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