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  2. Hindu code bills - Wikipedia

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    While there may be a permanence of certain fundamental beliefs about the nature of life that is pervasive through Hinduism, Hindus as a group are highly non-homogenous.As Derrett says in his book on Hindu law, "We find the Hindus to be as diverse in race, psychology, habitat, employment and way of life as any collection of human beings that might be gathered from the ends of the earth."

  3. Indian units of measurement - Wikipedia

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    4 Dhan = 1 Ratti (seed of the 'Abrus precatorius' plant, called 'Surkh' by Abul Fazl in Ain-i-Akbari.). 8 Ratti = 1 Masha 3 Masha (24 Ratti/96 Dhan) = 1 Tak 4 Tak (12 Masha/96 Ratti) = 1 Bhari Conversion. 1 Bhari = 11.66375 gram 3.75 Troy ounce = 10 Bhari Weight of 64 Dhan (Wheat berries) = Weight of 45 Jau (Barley corns)

  4. Hindu units of time - Wikipedia

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    The table below contains calculations of cosmic Hindu units of time as experienced by different entities, namely humans, Pitris (forefathers), Devas (gods), Manu (progenitor of humanity), and Brahma (creator god). Calculations use a traditional 360-day year (twelve 30-day months) and a standard 24-hour day for all entities.

  5. Indian numbering system - Wikipedia

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    The Indian numbering system is used in Indian English and the Indian subcontinent to express large numbers. Commonly used quantities include lakh (one hundred thousand) and crore (ten million) – written as 1,00,000 and 1,00,00,000 respectively in some locales. [1]

  6. List of acts of the Parliament of India - Wikipedia

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    Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act: 1956: 55 Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act: 1956: 61 Jammu and Kashmir (Extension of Laws) Act: 1956: 62 Central Sales Tax Act: 1956: 74 Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act (HAMA) 1956: 78 Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act: 1956: 80 Faridabad Development Corporation Act: 1956: 90

  7. Category:Hindu law - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Hindu law" The following 64 pages are in this category, out of 64 total. ... Hindu code bills; Hindu Inheritance (Removal of Disabilities) Act, 1928;

  8. House bill aims to condemn ‘Hinduphobia’ but draws concern ...

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    A new piece of legislation introduced in the House of Representatives aims to condemn “Hinduphobia,” a term used by some Hindu Americans to describe what they say are burgeoning anti-Hindu ...

  9. Hindu law - Wikipedia

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    The Hindu code bills (stated under nos. 4, 6, 7 and 8) were met with severe criticism & condemnation by Hindu right-wing outfits. In spite of the passage of new laws, child marriage continues to be in vogue among Hindus, especially in rural areas. Calls have also been made to free Hindu temples from government control.