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India's Heroes

A Tribute

By: Aditya Kashyap

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“On behalf of Chief of Army Staff, India Army, I would like to convey our sincere compliments for your book “India’s Heroes - a Tribute”. It is indeed extremely heartening to see such talent, passion, and flair at this young age. Your words resonate the courage and sacrifice of Paramvirs, and you’ve aptly penned them in beautiful compositions.” Additional Director General of Strategic Communication Indian Army "Chief of the Air Staff appreciates your book, which displays your highest regard for these heroes and proves that the Indian Armed Forces remain close to your heart. It is heartening to know that the future of this country is indeed in the good hands of young motivated minds like you.” Air Commodore Tejpal Singh AVSM VM Air Assistant to Chief of the Air Staff

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Banaras

A journey into the heart of the city

By: Santosh Singh,Aditya Anmol

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Banaras

A journey into the heart of the city

By: Santosh Singh,Aditya Anmol

Karpoori Thakur often called Jannayak was a legendary leader from Bihar who had a significant impact on India’s politics. In early 2024 he was posthumously honoured with the Bharat Ratna in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to society. Commemorating his birth centenary this gripping biography brings to light the life legacy and enduring relevance of Thakur. It focuses on Karpoori Thakur’s politics which introduced ‘quota within quota’ and opens a window to his role in bifurcating reservation among the backward classes and women in 1978. Deeply researched anecdotal and unputdownable The Jannayak promises to be a beacon for readers seeking to understand the complex landscape of Indian politics and society.

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Penguin Random House India Private Limited

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9357087761

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9789357087766

The Bullet and the Ballot Box

The Story of Nepal’s Maoist Revolution

By: Aditya Adhikari

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The Bullet and the Ballot Box

The Story of Nepal’s Maoist Revolution

By: Aditya Adhikari

The Bullet and the Ballot Box offers a rich and sweeping account of a decade of revolutionary upheaval. When Nepal's Maoists launched their armed rebellion in the nineties, they had limited public support and many argued that their ideology was obsolete. Twelve years later they were in power, and their ambitious plan of social transformation dominated the national agenda. How did this become possible? Adhikari's narrative draws on a broad range of sources - including novels, letters and diaries - to illuminate the history and human drama of the Maoist revolution. An indispensible account of Nepal's recent history, the book offers a fascinating case study of how communist ideology has been reinterpreted and translated into political action in the twenty-first century.

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Verso Books

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1781686815

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Champs of Devgarh

By: Aditya Sharma

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Champs of Devgarh

By: Aditya Sharma

Growing up with the country's favourite sport! In Devgarh, a fictional town, the boys of the Star Eleven cricket team are the good and bad boys of the Holy Mission School. Captained by Ajay but led by Aakash, the team, both individually and together, get into one scrape after another with only one goal in sight—being the best cricketing school side in Devgarh. The R P Memorial Trophy is the most prestigious tournament in the district and the boys have a number of obstacles to overcome, not the least of which is finding a coach. Follow their antics and pranks as they go through a gamut of experiences from learning the value of money and honesty, first love, examination blues, victory and perseverance and transform into the Champs of Devgarh! Full of action and fun, this book is a charming and hugely exciting coming-of-age tale.

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9351186288

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I am ADISHAKTI, I am AMBIKA

By: Aditya Ganesh,Utkarshaa Singh

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I am ADISHAKTI, I am AMBIKA

By: Aditya Ganesh,Utkarshaa Singh

In the vast expanse of existence, a formidable force arises—the essence of Shakti, the cosmic energy that breathes life into every corner of the universe. It is within this celestial dance that the voices of women echo, resonating with the profound mantra, "I am Adishakti, I am Ambika." This anthology unfolds as a sacred scripture of empowerment, delving into the heart of women's experiences, stories, and the unyielding strength that defines their journey. As the compiler of this anthology, we stand amidst the diverse narratives that paint a vibrant portrait of femininity—a tapestry woven with threads of resilience, courage, and the boundless potential that resides within the feminine spirit. Adishakti and Ambika emerge as archetypes, symbolic of the primal energy that flows through the veins of every woman, transcending cultural boundaries and temporal constraints. The intent behind this compilation is to offer a sanctuary where voices, often relegated to the periphery, take center stage. Each entry is a testament to the lived experiences of women who have navigated challenges, shattered stereotypes, and embraced their unique power. These stories are not just individual narratives; they are echoes of a collective roar, a symphony of strength that reverberates through generations. In curating this anthology, I envision a literary mosaic that mirrors the diversity of the feminine experience. From tales of triumph to accounts of resilience, this collection seeks to encapsulate the myriad facets of womanhood. It is a celebration of the unsung heroines, the quiet warriors, and the bold trailblazers who have carved paths through the dense forests of societal expectations. May these pages serve as both a mirror and a lantern—a mirror reflecting the strength within, and a lantern illuminating the way toward empowerment. As we traverse this anthology, let us embrace the transformative power of unity, recognizing that our shared stories weave a narrative that transcends time and circumstance. In every word penned, in every story shared, lies a call to action—a call to dismantle barriers, challenge norms, and stand united in the face of adversity. "I am Adishakti, I am Ambika" becomes not just a mantra, but a rallying cry for a world where the radiance of feminine strength is acknowledged and celebrated. May this anthology be a catalyst for change, fostering a world where the flame of empowerment burns brightly, lighting the way to a more equitable, just, and empowered future. Embrace the journey within these pages, for it is a celebration of the divine feminine—the eternal flame of empowerment that resides within us all.

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JEC PUBLICATION

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9358508787

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9789358508789

Stolen Legacies

By: Aditya Banerjee

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Stolen Legacies

By: Aditya Banerjee

A box goes missing in the state archives, and no one is entirely sure of its contents. The police aren’t interested in investigating the case. A young journalist looking into its disappearance is struggling to recover from his last article, which caused a scandal at his newspaper. He is paired up with a senior journalist who is not well-liked in the organization. As they start investigating the disappearance of the box, they quickly realize that it is connected to other incidents—one with deadly consequences. As they start getting closer to the truth, they find that no one wants the contents to be made public. They are unsure of whom to trust, and the story has the makings of a deep-rooted conspiracy. Help and resistance both come from unlikely sources. Any action they take will have profound personal consequences for the people involved and create a nationwide uproar. In the midst of an election, there are too many powerful forces working against them. They must decide how far they want to go and whether solving the mystery of the missing papers is worth the price and the risks.

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Aditya Banerjee

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1777357829

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9781777357825

Rights of Forest Dwellers Through the lens of Forest Conservation Laws in India

By: Aditya Shekhar

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Rights of Forest Dwellers Through the lens of Forest Conservation Laws in India

By: Aditya Shekhar

This book is written with a view to provide readers with a comprehensive guide to the jurisprudence of forest laws in India. The book analyses, discusses and documents, every socially relevant piece of legislation governing forests in India. It traces the history of environmental jurisprudence giving a panoramic view to the existent legislations in India, their coming into being in light of the international developments. The authors discuss the right to environment as a human right, while simultaneously emphasising on the right to nature itself. Forests have assumed a significant position in India’s drive for ecological sustainability. The judges take an active part in the promotion and development of globally recognised concepts of sustainable development, outside government initiatives., a part of Indian environmental conservation framework. Moreover, giving forest sustainability its due importance, the Courts have contributed significantly by discussing the contribution of forests in the developmental process and bringing the issue of sustained use of the forest resource to the fore. Judgments have been delivered 8 highlighting the need for sustained growth practices which compensate for the forest loss and emphasize again and again on the need to conserve and maintain forests. Therefore, the book also embarks upon the judicial pronouncements and their role in exhibiting the rights of forest dwellers via judicial trajectory of these laws

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Perfect Writer Publishing

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8119288505

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9788119288502

The CEO Who Lost His Head

By: Aditya Sinha

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The CEO Who Lost His Head

By: Aditya Sinha

Morning Analysis CEO Buster Das has been found dead in his office with his head bashed in. When unlikely detective duo Sandesh Solvekar and Mona Ramteke make it their mission to catch the reckless criminal, they find themselves knee-deep in Mumbai’s sordid world of dissolute starlets, business moguls and a sell-out media, even as they attempt to deal with a dysfunctional police machinery and their own secret lives. The list of suspects is also turning out to be a headscratcher: there’s the eccentric editor-in-chief; the irreverent dating editor; and several vice-presidents who would kill to be CEO. A whodunit as wicked as it is irresistible, this is a cracker of a novel that takes Indian crime writing to dazzling new heights.

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Pan Macmillan

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1509859365

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9781509859368

How to become a billionaire by selling nothing

By: Aditya Magal

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How to become a billionaire by selling nothing

By: Aditya Magal

A billionaire stock investor with a dragon-sized ego finds himself in an outrageous pickle when an eccentric entrepreneur approaches him to invest in his company which makes a revolutionary new product–NOTHING. While the billionaire dismisses him with 1 lakh rupees to seek psychiatric help, the entrepreneur instead uses the money to start manufacturing NOTHING, assigning him a stake in the company as a sign of gratefulness. Caught in a precarious situation, the billionaire must now debate the validity of the stake he has unintentionally picked up in the company as it becomes more and more valuable each day with everyone from politicians to filmstars to aam aadmis parading the power of Nothing. Things escalate into a circus when another company sues for what they believe is a blatant patent plagiarism of their original idea. Rambunctious, packed with tons of sarcasm, spoofs, and sketches, How to Become a Billionaire by Selling Nothing looks at the inherent madness of human nature and the ridiculous lengths people go to while doing business.

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Random House India

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8184006187

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9788184006186

STUDIES ON INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT IN BROCCOLI ( Brassica oleracea var. italica)

By: Ruchirangina Mohanta,Siba Prasad Mishra,Aditya Kiran Padhiary

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STUDIES ON INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT IN BROCCOLI ( Brassica oleracea var. italica)

By: Ruchirangina Mohanta,Siba Prasad Mishra,Aditya Kiran Padhiary

Sprouting broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) belonging to the family Brassicaceae is an important cole crop after cabbage and cauliflower. It is one of the most nutritious cole crops and contains vitamin A (130 times and 22 times higher than cauliflower and cabbage, respectively), thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin C and minerals like Ca, P, K and Fe.Being a newly introduced crop of Odisha, there is an urgent need for standardization of integrated nutrient management packages having locally available organic sources integrated with chemical fertilizers. Keeping this in view, the research project was carried out with the objectives to study the effect of integrated application of inorganic and organic manures on growth, yield attributes and yields of broccoli.

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Lulu.com

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1387349384

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9781387349388

Grokking Algorithms, Second Edition

By: Aditya Y Bhargava

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Grokking Algorithms, Second Edition

By: Aditya Y Bhargava

A friendly, fully-illustrated introduction to the most important computer programming algorithms. Master the most widely used algorithms and be fully prepared when you’re asked about them at your next job interview. With beautifully simple explanations, over 400 fun illustrations, and dozens of relevant examples, you’ll actually enjoy learning about algorithms with this fun and friendly guide! In Grokking Algorithms, Second Edition you will discover: Search, sort, and graph algorithms Data structures such as arrays, lists, hash tables, trees, and graphs NP-complete and greedy algorithms Performance trade-offs between algorithms Exercises and code samples in every chapter Over 400 illustrations with detailed walkthroughs The first edition of Grokking Algorithms proved to over 100,000 readers that learning algorithms doesn't have to be complicated or boring! This revised second edition contains brand new coverage of trees, including binary search trees, balanced trees, B-trees and more. You’ll also discover fresh insights on data structure performance that takes account of modern CPUs. Plus, the book’s fully annotated code samples have been updated to Python 3. Foreword by Daniel Zingaro. About the technology The algorithms you use most often have already been discovered, tested, and proven. Grokking Algorithms, Second Edition makes it a breeze to learn, understand, and use them. With beautifully simple explanations, over 400 fun illustrations, and dozens of relevant examples, it’s the perfect way to unlock the power of algorithms in your everyday work and prepare for your next coding interview—no math required! About the book Grokking Algorithms, Second Edition teaches you important algorithms to speed up your programs, simplify your code, and solve common programming problems. Start with tasks like sorting and searching, then build your skills to tackle advanced problems like data compression and artificial intelligence. You’ll even learn to compare the performance tradeoffs between algorithms. Plus, this new edition includes fresh coverage of trees, NP-complete problems, and code updates to Python 3. What's inside Search, sort, and graph algorithms Data structures such as arrays, lists, hash tables, trees, and graphs NP-complete and greedy algorithms Exercises and code samples in every chapter About the reader No advanced math or programming skills required. About the author Aditya Bhargava is a Software Engineer with a dual background in Computer Science and Fine Arts. He blogs on programming at adit.io. Table of Contents 1 Introduction to algorithms 2 Selection sort 3 Recursion 4 Quicksort 5 Hash tables 6 Beadth-first search 7 Trees 8 Balanced trees 9 Dijkstra’s algorithm 10 Greedy algorithms 11 Dynamic programming 12 k-nearest neighbors 13 where to go next

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Simon and Schuster

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1638354561

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India's Struggle for Independence

By: Bipan Chandra,Mridula Mukherjee,Aditya Mukherjee,K N Panikkar,Sucheta Mahajan

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India's Struggle for Independence

By: Bipan Chandra,Mridula Mukherjee,Aditya Mukherjee,K N Panikkar,Sucheta Mahajan

India’s struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra is your go to book for an in-depth and detailed overview on Indian independence movement . Indian freedom struggle is one of the most important parts of its history. A lot has been written and said about it, but there still remains a gap. Rarely do we get to hear accounts of the independence from the entire country and not just one region at one place. This book fits in perfectly in this gap and also provides a narration on the impact this movement had on the people. Bipin Chandra’s book is a well-documented history of India's freedom struggle against the British rule. It is one of the most accurate books which have been painstakingly written after thorough research based on legal and valid verbal and written sources. It maps the first war of independence that started with Mangal Pandey’s mutiny and witnessed the gallant effort of Sri Rani Laxmi Bai. Many of the pages of this book are dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi’s non-cooperation and the civil disobedience movements. It contains detailed description of Subash Chandra Bose’s weapon heavy tactics and his charisma. This book includes all the independence movements and fights, irrespective of their size and impact, covering India in its entirety. Although these movements varied in means and ideas, but they shared a common goal of independence. This book contains oral and written narratives from different parts of the country, making this book historically rich and diverse. The book captures the evolution of Indian independence struggle in full detail and leaves no chapter of this story untouched. This book is a good read for the students of Indian modern history and especially for students who are preparing for UPSC examination and have taken History as their subject.

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8184751834

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Conceptions

Infertility and Procreative Technologies in India

By: Aditya Bharadwaj

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Conceptions

Infertility and Procreative Technologies in India

By: Aditya Bharadwaj

Infertility and assisted reproductive technologies in India lie at the confluence of multiple cultural conceptions. These ‘conceptions’ are key to understanding the burgeoning spread of assisted reproductive technologies and the social implications of infertility and childlessness in India. This longitudinal study is situated in a number of diverse locales which, when taken together, unravel the complex nature of infertility and assisted conception in contemporary India.

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Berghahn Books

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1785332317

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The Order of the Crest

Tracing the Alumni of Bishop Cotton Boys’ School, Bangalore (1865–2015)

By: Aditya Sondhi

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The Order of the Crest

Tracing the Alumni of Bishop Cotton Boys’ School, Bangalore (1865–2015)

By: Aditya Sondhi

Bishop Cotton Boys’ School, Bangalore, which completes 150 years in 2015, was founded in the memory of Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton (a master at Rugby). The school has transitioned from a Victorian school conceived in Tom Brown’s School Days to one that has sought to keep the public school relevant in modern India. The book encompasses profiles of the people and the times, right from the 1860s, covering spheres as varied as the armed forces, public service, police, education, academia, law, medicine, the arts and the offbeat. Peppered with extracts from old letters, oral history and archives, the narrative features an eclectic range of prominent personalities, such as Lieutenant William ‘Leefe’ Robinson (the first Victoria Cross in an air operation), General K.S. Thimayya, Admiral V.S. Shekhawat, Dr Raja Ramanna, Lord Colin Cowdrey, Leslie Claudius, Lucky Ali, Sam Balsara, Feroz Khan, Nandan Nilekani, and several others. With chapters dedicated to those martyred in the World Wars as well as linking the journey of the school with the city of Bangalore, The Order of the Crest traces the alumni of Bishop Cotton over this period, profiling those old boys who have accomplished eminence or otherwise remained unsung, but not without touching others’ lives.

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9351189058

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9789351189053

Grokking Algorithms, Second Edition

By: Aditya Y Bhargava

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Grokking Algorithms, Second Edition

By: Aditya Y Bhargava

A friendly, fully-illustrated introduction to the most important computer programming algorithms. The algorithms you'll use most often as a programmer have already been discovered, tested, and proven. This book will prepare you for those pesky algorithms questions in every programming job interview and help you apply them in your day-to-day work. And if you want to understand them without slogging through dense multipage proofs, this is the book for you. In Grokking Algorithms, Second Edition you will discover: Search, sort, and graph algorithms Data structures such as arrays, lists, hash tables, trees, and graphs NP complete and greedy algorithms Performance trade-offs between algorithms Exercises and code samples in every chapter Over 400 illustrations with detailed walkthroughs The first edition of Grokking Algorithms proved to over 100,000 readers that learning algorithms doesn't have to be complicated or boring! This new edition now includes fresh coverage of trees, NP complete problems, and code updates to Python 3. With easy-to-read, friendly explanations, clever examples, and exercises to sharpen your skills as you learn, you’ll actually enjoy learning these important algorithms. About the book Grokking Algorithms, Second Edition makes it easy to learn. You’ll never be bored—complex concepts are all explained through fun cartoons and memorable examples that make them stick. You'll start with tasks like sorting and searching, then build your skills to tackle more advanced problems like data compression and artificial intelligence. This revised second edition contains brand new coverage of trees, including binary search trees, balanced trees, B-trees and more. You’ll also discover fresh insights on data structure performance that takes account of modern CPUs. Plus, the book’s fully annotated code samples have been updated to Python 3. By the time you reach the last page, you’ll have mastered the most widely applicable algorithms, know when and how to use them, and be fully prepared when you’re asked about them on your next job interview. About the reader Suitable for self-taught programmers, engineers, job seekers, or anyone who wants to brush up on algorithms. About the author Aditya Bhargava is a Software Engineer with a dual background in Computer Science and Fine Arts. He blogs on programming at adit.io.

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Simon and Schuster

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1633438538

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Information Systems Security

Second International Conference, ICISS 2006, Kolkata, India, December 19-21, 2006, Proceedings

By: Aditya Bagchi

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Information Systems Security

Second International Conference, ICISS 2006, Kolkata, India, December 19-21, 2006, Proceedings

By: Aditya Bagchi

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Information Systems Security, ICISS 2006, held in Kolkata, India in December 2006. The 20 revised full papers and five short papers presented together with four invited papers and three ongoing project summaries were carefully reviewed and selected from 79 submissions. The papers discuss in depth the current state of the research and practice in information systems security.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3540689621

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9783540689621

Trouble at the Mill

Factory Law and the Emergence of the Labour Question in Late Nineteenth-Century Bombay

By: Aditya Sarkar

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Trouble at the Mill

Factory Law and the Emergence of the Labour Question in Late Nineteenth-Century Bombay

By: Aditya Sarkar

The colonial administration passed a Factory Act in 1881, producing the first official definition of ‘factory’ in modern Indian history—as a workplace using steam power and regularly employing over 100 workers. In 1891, the Act was amended: factories were redefined as workplaces employing over 50 workers; the upper age limit of legal ‘protection’ was raised; weekly holidays were established; and women mill-workers were brought within its ambit. Sarkar analyses the two versions of the Act and reveals the tensions inherent within the project of protective labour regulation. Combining legal and social history, he identifies an emergent ‘factory question’. The cotton mill industry of Bombay, long considered as one of the birthplaces of modern Indian capitalism, is the principal focal point of his investigation. Factory law, though experienced as a minor official initiative, connected with some of the most potent ideological debates of the age. Trouble at the Mill explores a shifting set of themes and raises questions rarely thematized by labour historians—the ideologies of factory reform, the politics of factory commissions, the routines of factory inspection, and the earliest waves of strike action in the cotton textile industry in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.

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Oxford University Press

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0199093296

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9780199093298

A Poet's Ballad: A Crossword Mystery

By: Aditya Banerjee

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A Poet's Ballad: A Crossword Mystery

By: Aditya Banerjee

It’s 1980, and Mahesh Pal has just a couple of weeks before he flies out to start a new life in London for his doctoral studies. It hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing: His parents are unhappy that he hasn’t taken charge of the family business and settled down with a wife and kids. They are even more disappointed in his desire to move abroad. Mahesh remains steadfast in his decision until he receives an unusual letter. A professor whom he barely knew, Devesh Tripathi, has passed away, leaving behind a box of possessions that Mahesh must retrieve in person. Before he knows it, he is on a train to Benares to pick up the box before leaving for London. Aarvi Lal, the daughter of a local Benares bookseller, enjoys working with her father in his shop. Books are her whole world, and she’s dreading the day of her marriage—as well as all that will change with it when she starts a new life with her husband. But things take a mysterious turn when she’s informed that Devesh, her father’s friend, has left behind a folder and books for her. Mahesh and Aarvi discover that they have received a series of crosswords, and solving them unearths cryptic clues. Their answers unravel a mystery about who Devesh truly was and whether his death was really an accident. But why did he choose them, two crossword puzzle aficionados from different corners of India, to reveal the truth? As the pair get closer to finding the answer, they form a friendship that quickly blossoms into something more. But they are running out of time . . . and solving the mystery has bigger implications than they had ever anticipated. A Poet’s Ballad: A Crossword Mystery is a charming, wistful tale about two characters who find themselves at major crossroads in their lives; one because of their own choices and the other due to parental and societal expectations.

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Aditya Banerjee

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1777357861

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Kings, Spirits and Memory in Central India

Enchanting the State

By: Aditya Pratap Deo

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Kings, Spirits and Memory in Central India

Enchanting the State

By: Aditya Pratap Deo

Part anthropological history and part memoir, this book is a unique study of the polity of the colonial-princely state of Kanker in central India. The author, a scion of the erstwhile ruling family of Kanker, delves into the oral accounts given in the ancestral deity practices of the mixed tribe-caste communities of the region to highlight popular narratives of its historical polity. As he struggles with his own dilemmas as ethnographer-king, what comes into view is a polity where the princely state is drawn out amidst a terrain of gods and spirits as much as that of law courts and magistrates, and political power is divided, contested and shared between the raja/state and the people. This study constitutes not only an intervention in the larger debate on the relationship between state formations and tribal peoples, but also on the very nature of history as a knowledge practice, especially the understandings of power, authority and sovereignty in it. Combining intensive ethnography, complementary archival work and crucial theoretical questions engaging social scientists worldwide, the author charts an unusual explanatory path that can allow us to obtain a meaningful understanding of societies/peoples that have historically been marginalized and seen as different. This book will be of interest to students and researchers of history, anthropology, politics, religion, tribal society and Modern South Asia.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000460940

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A Few Lives Apart

A Tale of Love, Music and Dreams

By: Aditya

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A Few Lives Apart

A Tale of Love, Music and Dreams

By: Aditya

“You are an eternal failure,” they said. He topped the school! “You are fit for nothing, stop dreaming,” they said. He dreamt, he conquered the world of music and was living the dream! “Forget her, she is gone forever. Move on,” they said. Now will Sid move on or fight against the odds for the love of his life? Can Sid really bring back Meera from the dead and prove to the world that true love triumphs over all, even death?

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1639046364

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Poles Apart

The Military and Democracy in India and Pakistan

By: Aditya Sondhi

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Poles Apart

The Military and Democracy in India and Pakistan

By: Aditya Sondhi

Is there a predominant reason why India is not Pakistan? Many would likely point to the omnipresence of the military in the polity of the latter. While the interventionist attitude of the army in Pakistan easily explains the democratic shortfall in its history, the mirror opposite in India is rarely studied or credited. Poles Apart is a unique and original investigation of the comparative roles of the military, to study their influences on the growth of democracy in the two nations. The book highlights the divisive outcomes of military coups on Pakistan’s democratic trajectory while also closely analysing potential scenarios in India when the army could have gone astray, but chose to stay apolitical. Disgrace at the hands of China in 1962, the Emergency and Operation Blue Star, among others, make for fascinating case studies of how the army was treated shabbily but still remained politically disinclined. On the other hand, the overarching presence of Field Marshal Ayub Khan, General Yahya Khan, General Zia-ul-Haq and General Pervez Musharraf in the Pakistani political space represent a very different set of choices and interventions. A crisp chapter on Bangladesh and its experiments with democracy and martial rule rounds off the deeply researched study.

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9357087613

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9789357087612

Broken Dreams: A Callipur Murder Mystery

By: Aditya Banerjee

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Broken Dreams: A Callipur Murder Mystery

By: Aditya Banerjee

In 1978, a horrific murder takes place in the small idyllic town of Callipur, India. The murder and a string of robberies have the town on edge. The mystery baffles the police department and the young officer who is desperately searching for the truth. In Shankar Sen’s first case, each turn and clue seem to lead to a dead end. The young man who is killed is well-liked and has no enemies. Is it a robbery gone wrong? Or is there something sinister going on that someone is trying to hide? As the young detective steadfastly investigates the mystery, he finds that he cannot always rely on his own department. But he gets help from an unlikely source. As the investigation heads towards its conclusion, more secrets are revealed, and uncovering the truth may not necessarily mean getting justice.

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Aditya Banerjee

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1777357810

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9781777357818

India Since Independence

By: Bipan Chandra,Aditya Mukherjee,Mridula Mukherjee

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India Since Independence

By: Bipan Chandra,Aditya Mukherjee,Mridula Mukherjee

This volume analyses the challenges India has faced and the successes it has achieved, in the light of its colonial legacy and century long sruggle for freedom.

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Penguin Books India

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0143104098

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9780143104094

Power and Contestation

India Since 1989

By: Nivedita Menon,Aditya Nigam

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Power and Contestation

India Since 1989

By: Nivedita Menon,Aditya Nigam

1989 marks the unraveling of India's 'Nehruvian Consensus' around the idea of a modern, secular nation with a self-reliant economy. Caste and religion have come to play major roles in national politics. Global economic integration has led to conflict between the state and dispossessed people, but processes of globalization have also enabled new spaces for political assertion, such as around sexuality. Older challenges to the idea of India continue from movements in Kashmir and the North-East, while Maoist insurgency has deepened its bases. In a world of American Empire, India as a nuclear power has abandoned non-alignment, a shift that is contested by voices within. Power and Contestation shows that the turbulence and turmoil of this period are signs of India's continued vibrancy and democracy. The book is an ideal introduction to the complex internal histories and external power relations of a major global player for the new century.

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Zed Books

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1842778153

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9781842778159

The Spy Chronicles

RAW, ISI and the Illusion of Peace

By: A.S. Dulat,Asad Durrani,Aditya Sinha

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The Spy Chronicles

RAW, ISI and the Illusion of Peace

By: A.S. Dulat,Asad Durrani,Aditya Sinha

Pointing to the horizon where the sea and sky are joined, he says, 'It is only an illusion because they can't really meet, but isn't it beautiful, this union which isn't really there.' -- SAADAT HASAN MANTO Sometime in 2016, a series of dialogues took place which set out to find a meeting ground, even if only an illusion, between A.S. Dulat and Asad Durrani. One was a former chief of RAW, India's external intelligence agency, the other of ISI, its Pakistani counterpart. As they could not meet in their home countries, the conversations, guided by journalist Aditya Sinha, took place in cities like Istanbul, Bangkok and Kathmandu.On the table were subjects that have long haunted South Asia, flashpoints that take lives regularly. It was in all ways a deep dive into the politics of the subcontinent, as seen through the eyes of two spymasters. Among the subjects: Kashmir, and a missed opportunity for peace; Hafiz Saeed and 26/11; Kulbhushan Jadhav; surgical strikes; the deal for Osama bin Laden; how the US and Russia feature in the India-Pakistan relationship; and how terror undermines the two countries' attempts at talks.When the project was first mooted, General Durrani laughed and said nobody would believe it even if it was written as fiction. At a time of fraught relations, this unlikely dialogue between two former spy chiefs from opposite sides--a project that is the first of its kind--may well provide some answers.

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HarperCollins

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9352779266

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9789352779260

Biology and Breeding of Food Legumes

By: Aditya Pratap,Jitendra Kumar

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Biology and Breeding of Food Legumes

By: Aditya Pratap,Jitendra Kumar

Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. These crops also play an important role in low-input agricultural production systems by fixing atmospheric nitrogen. Despite systematic and continuous breeding efforts through conventional methods, substantial genetic gains have not been achieved. With the rise in demand for food legumes/pulses and increased market value of these crops, research has focused on increasing production and improving the quality of pulses for both edible and industria.

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CABI

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1845937813

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9781845937812

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