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Wastewater Engineering

Issues, Trends, and Solutions

By: Ashok Kumar Gupta,Venkatesh Uddameri,Abhradeep Majumder,Shripad K. Nimbhorkar

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Wastewater Engineering

Issues, Trends, and Solutions

By: Ashok Kumar Gupta,Venkatesh Uddameri,Abhradeep Majumder,Shripad K. Nimbhorkar

Wastewater Engineering: Issues, Trends, and Solutions explains current treatment scenarios of wastewater in different countries across the globe, the characteristics of wastewater, and rules and regulations associated with the treatment and disposal/reuse of wastewater. It covers the design and theory involving laying of sewerage network and different conventional and advanced treatment technologies employed to treat domestic wastewater. It overviews different types of emerging contaminants and their properties, ecological impacts, detection/quantification, treatment technologies, and circular economy. Features: Gives an overview of current wastewater treatment scenarios across the world Provides insights into emerging contaminants sources, procedure to sample, available methods for analyses, and possible treatments Reviews existing rules and regulations on wastewater engineering and standards for wastewater disposal or reuse Includes how to use wastewater as a resource in the context of circular economy Describes fundamentals of wastewater conveyance and treatment The book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in wastewater treatment, water, and environmental engineering.

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1000910822

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9781000910827

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Business World

A Conceptual, Regulatory, and Illustrative Framework

By: Meenu Maheshwari,Ashok Kumar Gupta,Pragya Gaur,Nupur Tiwari,Shobhna Goyal

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Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Business World

A Conceptual, Regulatory, and Illustrative Framework

By: Meenu Maheshwari,Ashok Kumar Gupta,Pragya Gaur,Nupur Tiwari,Shobhna Goyal

Now more than ever, there is a growing importance for companies to ramp up their focus on social responsibility. An effective CSR program can have a positive impact on companies, employees, and consumers. This new volume, Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Business World: A Conceptual, Regulatory, and Illustrative Framework, covers the parameters of corporate social responsibility around the world, elucidating the concepts, evolution, cultural dimensions, key areas, and disclosure and reporting methods and how CSR is being considered and implemented across the globe. The book also offers a future outlook for CSR. The book begins with a thorough introduction to CSR, covering its meaning and definition along with the principles of CSR for effective implementation, its inherent benefits, and its challenges. It goes on to cover the status of CSR in emerging economies with the emphasis on emerging trends in corporate governance, reporting, indexing, and certification. The volume considers the evolution of CSR from voluntary to mandatory along with the underlining advantages and disadvantages while also giving comparisons of CSR in developed versus developing nations. The book looks at the regulations and legislation around the world pertaining to CSR, such as universal GRI standards and legislative framework of countries like UK, USA, India, Germany, France, Canada, China, and Indonesia that have been sketched out covering expenditures, disclosure, and reporting obligations. The authors share case studies of implemented CSR projects, initiatives, and practices, highlighting several societal and environmental issues either through stakeholder relations and collaborations with NGOs or agencies or by adhering to government regulations for CSR compliance. This book provides a valuable overview of CSR and how effective implementation can lead to a corporation’s contribution to worldwide and regional sustainability and the well-being of society and the environment.

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CRC Press

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1000908895

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9781000908893

Taxmann's Guide to Commercial Contract Management – Guide on contract management in manufacturing and defence sectors, emphasizing best practices, dispute resolutions, and insights

By: Dr. (CA) Ashok Kumar Mishra

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Taxmann's Guide to Commercial Contract Management – Guide on contract management in manufacturing and defence sectors, emphasizing best practices, dispute resolutions, and insights

By: Dr. (CA) Ashok Kumar Mishra

This book comprehensively offers practical guidance, best practices and strategies to effectively handle contract administration, risk mitigation and dispute resolution. The book provides a comprehensive overview of contract management in manufacturing organizations, discussing technical and commercial dimensions. It addresses the intricacies of negotiating defence contracts, financial analysis, and regulatory and legal management and elucidates various contract commercial terms. Specific provisions such as limitation on liability, liquidated damages, force majeure, and patenting strategies are given particular attention. Furthermore, the book offers insights into alternate dispute resolution mechanisms and showcases research in the related area aimed at helping manufacturing organizations avoid pitfalls. It also underscores the interdependence of Commercial Acts within these organizations and delves into various legal facets of contracts. This book will be helpful for lawyers & other professionals in drafting & vetting contracts. The Present Publication is the Latest 2023 Edition, authored by Dr. (CA) Ashok Kumar Mishra, with the following noteworthy features: • [Enhances Professional Skill Sets] in the field • [Features Relevant Examples and Case Laws] for a richer understanding • [Difference Between Specific and General Contract Clauses] are clarified in the text • [Addresses Misconceptions about Vendor Interactions] in public sector organizations • [Discusses the Need for Understanding Between Vendors and Customers] to avoid project delays • [Discusses the Challenges of Implementing 'Aatmanirbhar'] in the defence sector. • [Comprehensive Coverage of Man Management and Technology Management] • [Highlights the Importance of Self-Reliance] in Defence Design, Development, Equipment Manufacturing, and Maintenance • [Provides Hands-On Experience Insights] on defence contract management, detailing problem areas and their tested solutions • [Presents Results From Surveys] on the current state of contract management in defence • [Explores the Complexities of Contract Management] and offers feasible solutions The structure of the book is as follows: The book is segmented into three parts, encompassing 11 chapters: • Part I – Discusses the intricacies of the Defence Industry, touching on aspects like: o Global Aerospace o Technological Innovations o The MRO Industry's Structure o Aerospace Manufacturing • Part II – Offers a comprehensive overview of Defence Contracts, presenting the current landscape and highlighting issues in Defence Contract Management. It includes topics like: o Obsolescence Management o Contractual Disputes o Challenges in Negotiating International Contracts o The Integrity Pact o Various Commercial, Legal, and Financial Facets • Part III – Presents insightful details on Contract Management, supplemented with real-world examples and case studies. It covers the following: o Legal Framework o Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) o Navigating Government Contracts o The Ambiguities of the ICA 1872 o Dispute Resolutions o The Safeguarding of Trade Secrets The detailed contents of this book are as follows: • Introduction & Aerospace/Defence Industry Perspective o Aerospace & Contract Management o Global Aerospace & Defence Companies – Perspective o Technology Innovations and Defence Industry in Aerospace o Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) – An Effective Support System for Aerospace o Aerospace Manufacturing – A Rite of Passage Over Five Decades • Defence Contracts and Current Scenario o Contract Management in Defence PSUs o Related Issues in Defence Contract Management • Government Contracts in Large-Scale Industries/MSME o Contract Management and Practice o Legal Perspective o Lessons for Future o Findings of Author's Research Work on the Related Area

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9356227551

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WTO negotiations on agriculture and developing countries

By: Hoda, Anwarul,Gulati, Ashok

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WTO negotiations on agriculture and developing countries

By: Hoda, Anwarul,Gulati, Ashok

The World Trade Organizations Doha Round of trade talks has been plagued by a lack of concrete progress toward establishing a fair and harmonious agricultural trading system. Because the results of the Doha Round could have far-reaching implications for the trade and economic prospects of developing countries in the twenty-first century, it is critical for these countries to fully understand the issues involved in the negotiations on agriculture. However, there has been no authoritative analysis of the rules and modalities on which governments of developing countries can rely. This book, coauthored by an insider to the trade talks that led to the establishment of the WTO, fills this gap. The volume begins with a detailed analysis of the provisions of the WTOs Agreement on Agriculture and the modalities of the negotiations. It examines the implementation experience of key members of the WTO, then traces the developments in the negotiations up to the recent impasse. In light of these considerations, and on the basis of a case study of India, the authors propose various elements of a negotiating position and strategy for developing countries. The authors offer tough but realistic recommendations regarding tariffs, market access, treatment of sensitive or special products, and other aspects of international trade. This book will be of particular interest to researchers and practitioners as well as students seeking in-depth knowledge of the recent history of agricultural trade talks.

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Intl Food Policy Res Inst

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0801886988

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9780801886980

Cases in Critical Care

By: Pinak Ashok Shrikhande,Sandeep Aggarwal

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Cases in Critical Care

By: Pinak Ashok Shrikhande,Sandeep Aggarwal

The publisher is not responsible (as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise) for any injury resulting from any material contained herein. This publication contains information relating to critical care that should not be construed as specific instructions for individual patients. Manufacturers’ product information and package inserts should be reviewed for current information, including contraindications, dosages, and precautions. All products/brands/names/ processes cited in this book are the properties of their respective owners. Reference herein to any specific commercial products, processes, or services by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise is purely for Academic purposes and does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the publisher. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the publisher, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. Care has been taken to confirm the accuracy of the information presented and to describe generally accepted practices. However, the authors, editors, and Publishers are not responsible for errors or omissions or for any consequences from application of the information in this book and make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the currency, completeness, or accuracy of the contents of the publication. Application of this information in a particular situation remains the professional responsibility of the practitioner. Readers are urged to confirm that the information, especially with regard to drug dose/usage, complies with current legislation and standards of practice. Please consult full prescribing information before issuing prescription for any product mentioned in the publication.

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Wolters kluwer india Pvt Ltd

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9388696158

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9789388696159

The Hay House Book of Cinema that Heals

By: Ashok Raj

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The Hay House Book of Cinema that Heals

By: Ashok Raj

A unique volume that highlights – tellingly and poignantly – how the impact of the Hindi film over the decades has played a significant role in trying to bring together people belonging to different faiths and different strata of society. Covering a vast time span from the silent era to the present, this work focuses on Hindi cinema’s attempts at promoting harmony and trust among various religions, communities and ethnic groups, while performing its basic function of entertaining the viewers. It identifies appropriate situations and characters in select films – such as Padosi (1941), Hum Ek Hain (1946), Mughal-e-Azam (1960), Dharamputra (1961), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Ghulam-e-Musthafa (1997), Lagaan (2001) and Veer-Zara (2004) – and describes how positive messages have been articulated through them. It also examines the response of the film makers to the changes that have been taking place over the years in society vis-à-vis the communal milieu in the country and their contribution towards making a cinema that heals. Ever since its inception a century ago, Indian cinema, far more than other popular cultural medium, has consistently taken up highly appealing and socially relevant interpretations of popular religious beliefs and customs. It has often attempted to ensure that the audiences identified themselves with the characters as they enacted their roles on screen. This cinema, though dominated by love stories and romantic escapism, has, occasionally, sent out a powerful message against age-old religious orthodoxy and outdated traditions by emphasizing that such factors have caused tremendous social tensions and suffering. In a very significant way, Indian cinema has tried to systematically break down religious and other barriers (say, ethnic, language, caste and class) and has endeavoured to engender an egalitarian society despite numerous obstacles. Here is a work that all readers, film buffs or not, will find stimulating, engrossing and informative.

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Hay House, Inc

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9384544140

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9789384544140

Neural Stem Cells In Health And Disease

By: Ashok K Shetty

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Neural Stem Cells In Health And Disease

By: Ashok K Shetty

This book is a comprehensive guide on neural stem cell behavior in health and disease. The book confers the altered behavior of endogenous neural stem cells in neurodegenerative disease conditions and the prospects of neural stem cell therapy for alleviating brain dysfunction in a variety of neurodegenerative disorders.Neural stem cell activity and neurogenesis in the adult brain is now confirmed in virtually all mammalian species including humans. Hence, a series of chapters in the first half of the book discusses the current knowledge on mechanisms of neural stem cell activity, the extent and functional significance of neurogenesis in the adult brain under normal, aged and disease environments, the susceptibility of neural stem cells and the plasticity of neurogenesis to alcohol, drugs of abuse and anesthetic agents, and advanced techniques that trigger neurogenesis in non-neurogenic regions.A second series of chapters in this book are focused on discussing the promise and efficacy of grafting of neural stem cells and/or other stem cells for treating neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, temporal lobe epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease and spinal cord injury. The final chapter confers on advances that are made in manufacturing a variety of neural cell types from human pluripotent stem cells that can be used as donor cells for cell transplantation.

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World Scientific Publishing Company

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9814623199

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9789814623193

Aid, Institutions and Development

New Approaches to Growth, Governance and Poverty

By: Ashok Chakravarti

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Aid, Institutions and Development

New Approaches to Growth, Governance and Poverty

By: Ashok Chakravarti

This accessible book is a powerful critique of the effectiveness of development aid. It skilfully combines a wealth of practical experience with a thorough examination of recent academic research. It will certainly challenge the defenders of aid to rethink their position for the twenty-first century. John Toye, Department of Economics, Oxford, UK This is an excellent book; interesting and extremely well written. It offers a masterly survey of existing work in the field and will have a wide appeal amongst policymakers and academic economists with an interest in development. A.P. Thirlwall University of Kent, Canterbury, UK This book makes a significant contribution by examining an important issue, namely, the effects of foreign aid on development. The author provides an insightful critical review of the relevant academic literature, and presents a careful evaluation of recent foreign aid initiatives and approaches. The reader is struck by the author s painstaking and wide-ranging research on the subject, interspersed with thoughtful comments based on his own experiences. Scholars and practitioners working on development will find much that is insightful, informative, provocative and stimulating. Amitava Krishna Dutt, University of Notre Dame, US In spite of massive flows over the past 50 years, aid has failed to have any significant impact on development. Marginalization from the world economy and increases in absolute poverty are causing countries to degenerate into failed, oppressive and, in some cases, dangerous states. To address this malaise, Ashok Chakravarti argues that there should be more recognition of the role economic and political governance can play in achieving positive and sustainable development outcomes. Using the latest empirical findings on aid and growth, this book reveals how good governance can be achieved by radically restructuring the international aid architecture. This can be realised if the governments of donor nations and international financial institutions refocus their aid programs away from the transfer of resources and so-called poverty reduction measures, and instead play a more forceful role in the developing world to achieve the necessary political and institutional reform. Only in this way can aid become an effective instrument of growth and poverty reduction in the 21st century. Aid, Institutions and Development presents a new, thoroughly critical and holistic perspective on this topical and problematic subject. Academics and researchers in development economics, policymakers, NGOs, aid managers and informed readers will all find much to challenge and engage them within this book.

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Edward Elgar Publishing

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1845425529

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9781845425524

10X Mindset

For Extra-ordinary Business Success & Growth

By: Ashok Bhandari

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10X Mindset

For Extra-ordinary Business Success & Growth

By: Ashok Bhandari

Your business success & growth depends on your mindset. Why does one have to live with normal growth or success? 10X Mindset is the foundation & a first step, based on insights, that every corporate & business executive can follow. An actionable approach that is refreshingly different & powerful enough to hugely impact. Welcome to a new mindset! Take the first step. Now. An opening question: Why could you not achieve 10 times more than what you have?

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8194182506

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9788194182504

Soil Pollution - An Emerging Threat to Agriculture

By: Jayanta K. Saha,Rajendiran Selladurai,M. Vassanda Coumar,M.L. Dotaniya,Samaresh Kundu,Ashok K. Patra

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Soil Pollution - An Emerging Threat to Agriculture

By: Jayanta K. Saha,Rajendiran Selladurai,M. Vassanda Coumar,M.L. Dotaniya,Samaresh Kundu,Ashok K. Patra

The book provides reader with a comprehensive up-to-date overview of various aspects of soil pollutants manifestation of toxicity. The book highlights their interactions with soil constituents, their toxicity to agro-ecosystem & human health, methodologies of toxicity assessment along with remediation technologies for the polluted land by citing case studies. It gives special emphasis on scenario of soil pollution threats in developing countries and ways to counteract these in low cost ways which have so far been ignored. It also explicitly highlights the need for soil protection policy and identifies its key considerations after analyzing basic functions of soil and the types of threats perceived. This book will be a useful resource for graduate students and researchers in the field of environmental and agricultural sciences, as well as for personnel involved in environmental impact assessment and policy making.

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Springer

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9811042748

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9789811042744

The Truth of Babri Mosque

By: Ashok Pant

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The Truth of Babri Mosque

By: Ashok Pant

The word Babri was literally used to define something abnormal, out of sense or mad. Three instances mentioned in Babar-Nama support this. Babars journal is replete with precise detail with a telling image or idiom as a bud resembling a sheeps heart, fell like water on fire which lingers in the readers mind long after the event or anecdote has receded. Few of the phrases and words in the Babar Nama are now part of everyday language in India and Pakistan as Namak Haram means lack of trustworthiness, hamesha means always, bakhshish means gift, maidan means plain area, julab means laxative and the most important, which is of our use here, is Babri/Baburi /Bavala means related to unhealthy mental state or mad or abandoned or one who is abnormal. Babar writes about his infatuation, after his marriage in March AD 1500, for a boy as, In those days I discovered myself a strange inclination - no, a mad infatuation-for a boy in the camps bazaar, his name was Babri/Baburi being apposite. Until then I had no inclination of love and a couplet of Muhammad Salih came to my mind: When I see my friend I am abashed with shame; My companions look at me, I look away sans aim. This couplet suited my state of mind perfectly. In that maelstrom of desire and passion, and under the stress of youthful folly, I used to wander, bareheaded and barefoot, through streets and lanes, orchards and vineyards. I showed civility neither to friends nor to strangers, took no care of myself or others. Babar clearly stated that guys name was Bavara as he was of raging and flickering nature and Babar himself became Bavara or crazy for him to attain his sexual proximity. That is why the term Babri Mosque is specially used only for the construction that was done according to Mughal architecture at Ramjanmabhoomi because it was made for Hindus not for Muslims. Babri Mosque means Mosques of infidels-insane Hindus.

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iUniverse

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1475942907

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9781475942903

No Time to Escape

COVID-19

By: Ashok Nilakantan

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No Time to Escape

COVID-19

By: Ashok Nilakantan

Covid 19 – The Resurgence in China and its impact on the world When we thought Covid 19 was behind us, CHINA shocked the world reporting 37 million cases a day. Sars Cov 2 mutated to a new strain XBB5 in Dec 2022 from Omicron. This book brings us up to speed on the new strain. Its impact on global economy and travel restrictions worldwide. Hard sustained research by Ashok Nilakantan on Covid 19 supplements government efforts to compile data. The global approach and case studies outlined are a remarkable piece of work. – Dr J Radhakrishnan, IAS, Principal Secretary to Tamil Nadu government. The Author has taken great pains to understand the myriad aspects of Covid 19 and its impact on lives and livelihood. The author has found a sure-fire cure for the epidemic of ignorance on the disease – Mr. P Narendra, former PIO and government spokesperson and former information advisor to PMs AB Vajpayee and PV Narasimha Rao.

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Wastewater Engineering

Wastewater Engineering

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Business World

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Business World

Taxmann's Guide to Commercial Contract Management – Guide on contract management in manufacturing and defence sectors, emphasizing best practices, dispute resolutions, and insights

Taxmann's Guide to Commercial Contract Management – Guide on contract management in manufacturing and defence sectors, emphasizing best practices, dispute resolutions, and insights

WTO negotiations on agriculture and developing countries

WTO negotiations on agriculture and developing countries

Cases in Critical Care

Cases in Critical Care

The Hay House Book of Cinema that Heals

The Hay House Book of Cinema that Heals

Neural Stem Cells In Health And Disease

Neural Stem Cells In Health And Disease

Aid, Institutions and Development

Aid, Institutions and Development

10X Mindset

10X Mindset

Soil Pollution - An Emerging Threat to Agriculture

Soil Pollution - An Emerging Threat to Agriculture

The Truth of Babri Mosque

The Truth of Babri Mosque

No Time to Escape

No Time to Escape

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