Through the heart-warming and heart-breaking stories within these pages, Awaken bravely draws attention to certain unpalatable realities in our society today. Showcasing the resolute strength of unconventional women, Awaken juxtaposes stories of lives once mired in the loneliness of broken hearts, abuse, and confused sexuality – with stories of productive entrepreneurship, marriages and careers. From inspirational anecdotes by beauty guru Shahnaz Husain and comedian Neeti Palta, to uplifting stories of courage and hope by everyday women, you will find insights and ideas to help you tap into your magic, to improve upon your own life and to experience the joy of loving your life. Your transformation lies at the heart of transforming our society. We believe the wisdom in Awaken will strike a special resonance with your conscience – stories that you will treasure, want to share, which will inspire you to awaken your own magic. So, are you ready to be the person you need to be?
The Indian Supreme Court was established nearly seventyfive years ago as a core part of India's constitutional project. Does the Court live up to the ideals of justice imagined by the framers of the Indian Constitution? Critics of the Supreme Court point out that it takes too long to adjudicate cases, a select group of senior advocates exercise disproportionate influence on the outcome of cases, the Chief Justice of India strategically assigns cases with an eye to outcome, and the selfappointments processknown as the collegiumis just another 'old boy's network'. Building on nearly a decade of original empirical research, this book examines these and other controversies plaguing the Supreme Court today. The authors provide an overview of the Supreme Court and its processes which are often shrouded in mystery, and present datadriven suggestions for improving the effectiveness and integrity of the Court.
On 25 March 2020, one fifth of humanity entered exile in their homes, as India locked down to combat the Corona Virus Pandemic. The bewildered population reacted in a zillion ways to this unaccustomed incarceration. It would have been easy to succumb to anxiety or depression. But most didn’t! Instead, they found novel ways to cope. With the world shut out, new experiences were hard to come by. Some delved into their memories, others allowed their dormant creativity to come to the fore. The result? Cathartic new tales were born. Here is a collection of stories from an eclectic group of mostly first-time writers. Spread across Kochi, Bengaluru & Chennai, these six authors from diverse backgrounds unite in their love for storytelling to bring you myriad characters, locations & emotions. Each author brings a distinctive style and flavour. All of them combine to present a delicious potpourri of stories across multiple genres and moods. Their sole aim is to entertain you. Happy reading! “An affirmation that we can aspire to be more creative.” - Rahul Jacob, Author and Jounalist “The “realness” is the best thing about this book.” -Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, Actor & Playwright “Congratulations to the writers who have created this.” - Andaleeb Wajid, Author “42 simple yet riveting stories!” - Prakash Iyer, Author & Leadership coach
Microwaves in Chemistry Applications: Fundamentals, Methods and Future Trends offers a number of benefits over conventional heating technologies, including acceleration of reaction rates, milder reaction conditions, higher chemical yields, lower energy usage and different reaction selectivity, all of which can improve the sustainability of processes. The book provides valuable insights into the underlying chemistry at play in microwave-assisted processes, introducing fundamental concepts, discussing the modeling of reactions in such processes, and also highlighting a range of key methods and applications of microwaves in chemistry for improved sustainability. Beginning with an introduction to microwave chemistry, Part One discusses foundational principles, equipment and approaches for modeling reactions and assessing the outputs of those models. Methods in microwave chemistry are then the focus of Part Two, with microwave-assisted synthesis, catalysis, reduction and reactions all explored in detail. Part Three reflects on the practical usage of these methods to address specific issues, covering a number of interesting applications. Provides guidance on the modeling and interpretation of microwave effects Discusses microwave chemistry in the context of green chemistry principles Outlines a range of important microwave methods, including microwave-assisted synthesis, catalysis, reactions and reductions
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