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Left Radicalism in India

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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Left radicalism in India was rooted in the nationalist movement and was set in motion in the 1920s with the formation of the communist party. The communist movement manifested itself differently in each phase of India’s political history and Communism continues to remain a meaningful alternative ideological discourse in India. This book examines left politics in India focusing on its rise, consolidation and relative decline in the present century. Left radicalism in India is a distinct ideological phenomenon which is articulated in two complementary ways: while the parliamentary left remains social democratic in character, its bête noire, the left wing extremists, continue to uphold the classical Marxist, Leninist and Maoist notion of violent revolution. By concentrating on the nature and also activities of these two versions of left radicalism, this book is a thorough study of the phenomenon. The author analyses the states of Kerala, West Bengal and Tripura and presents a variety of case studies of communist movements. He argues that the political power of the left parties depends on the degree to which they have built organizational strength, political hegemony and a broad social base through legal and extra-parliamentary struggles. An in-depth study of socio-economic circumstances that remain critical in conceptualizing radical extremism, Left Radicalism in India will be of interest to those studying Indian Politics, South Asian History, Development Studies and Global Politics.

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1317668049

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Communism in India

Events, Processes and Ideologies

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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Communism in India

Events, Processes and Ideologies

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

Presents an analysis of the changing nature of communist ideology over the past century in India.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199974896

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Hindu Nationalism in India

Ideology and Politics

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty,Bhuwan Jha

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Hindu Nationalism in India

Ideology and Politics

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty,Bhuwan Jha

This book offers an in-depth study of right-wing politics in India by analysing the shifting ideologies of Hindu nationalism and its evolution in the late nineteenth century through to twenty-first century. The authors provide a thorough overview of the chronological evolution of Hindu nationalist organizational outfits to reveal how Hindu nationalist ideology has adapted in ways that have not always corresponded with the orthodox Hindu nationalist position. An examination of the overriding preference for Hindu nationalism demonstrates how it has flourished and continues to remain relevant in contemporary India despite being marginalized at the dawn of India’s independence. The book demonstrates that Hindu nationalism is a context-driven ideological device which is sensitive to the ideas and priorities that gradually gain salience. It also explores Hindu nationalism as a vote-catching device, especially from the late twentieth century onwards. Providing a nuanced analysis of Hindu nationalism in India as a constantly evolving phenomenon, this book will be of interest to researchers on Asian political theory, nationalism, religious politics and South Asian and Indian politics.

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1000753999

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The Socio-political Ideas of BR Ambedkar

Liberal constitutionalism in a creative mould

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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The Socio-political Ideas of BR Ambedkar

Liberal constitutionalism in a creative mould

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891–1956), popularly known as Babasaheb stands out for his relentless battle against caste discrimination. He was a voice for the marginalized of India’s demography that remained peripheral due to well-entrenched socio-economic and political prejudices. This book is an analytical account of how Ambedkar’s socio-political ideas evolved as part of his wider politico-ideological challenge against self-motivated designs for exploitation of human beings by human beings. The author contends that it was an ideological discourse that he built in a context when dominant nationalist viewpoints seem to have hardly left space for any other discourse to grow. The book argues that Ambedkar’s socio-political ideas were an outcome of his personal experiences of social atrocities which were justified as integral to the caste system. The book comprises six substantial chapters which delve into the socio-political ideas of BR Ambedkar, concentrating on those sets of ideas through which he established his claim as an original thinker in opposition to the dominant nationalist discourse. Unlike the most conventional studies of Ambedkar’s thoughts and ideas, the book provides a new methodological tool to decipher their conceptual roots. It is therefore argued that Babasaheb’s unique conceptualization of social justice was not just an outcome of his existential existence of being a Dalit, but an offshoot of his own understanding of liberalism as a mode of emancipating human beings from shackles of authority, power and domination. Examining Ambedkar’s ideas, the book charts and examines the growth and consolidation of constitutional democracy in India since it was inaugurated with the acceptance of the 1950 Constitution. It will be of interest to scholars in the fields of Indian political theory, South Asian politics and history.

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1351124420

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Ethics in Governance in India

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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Ethics in Governance in India

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

Governance and ethics are intertwined. A government functions within certain broad moral and ethical parameters, integrally linked with the sociological foundation of the polity in which it is articulated. The importance of ethics in governance has acquired a significant place in contemporary theoretical discussion. This book situates ethics in governance in India in the national frame and incorporates the context of globalization, allowing for the increasing importance of non-state global actors in national decision making. The author argues that a lack of ethics quickly turns into corruption and leads to governmental efforts to deal with it. He proposes that ethics are a set of standards that a society places on itself to articulate its responses to societal needs, and discusses the efforts of the Indian government at eradicating corruption and its failure. A theoretical approach to the issues of ethics in governance and corruption, this book is of interest to academics in the fields of Asian Politics, in particular Indian politics, and political philosophy.

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1317329090

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Rabindranath Tagore's Ideational Universe

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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Rabindranath Tagore's Ideational Universe

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

This book explores Tagore’s socio-political ideas through his novels, short stories, and essays. It looks at Tagore beyond his literary achievements and examines his notions of friendship, religion, nationalism, civilization, and knowledge. It highlights his uniquely textured and innovatively argued views on critical aspects of humanity in the tumultuous phase of Indian nationalist campaign that also witnessed a kaleidoscope of myriad ideological voices, besides the hegemonic mainstream nationalist campaign, led by Gandhi. It captures the bard’s creative ideational priorities and his attempts to radically transform the prevalent socio-economic and politico-cultural environment. The volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of history, politics, literature, and South Asian studies.

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1003810926

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A Haunting Tragedy

Gender, Caste and Class in the 1866 Famine of Orissa

By: Bidyut Mohanty

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A Haunting Tragedy

Gender, Caste and Class in the 1866 Famine of Orissa

By: Bidyut Mohanty

This book is a detailed analysis of the food scarcity and epidemics among the womenfolk and other vulnerable sections of society in colonial Orissa. Its major significance lies in the fact that the food crisis, mass exodus and adverse sex ratio continue to raise questions in the contemporary world. Studies of such experiences help in re-designing strategies to meet the challenges arising from natural disasters, wars, pandemics, besides poverty and uncertain production outcomes. The study of Orissa Famine of 1866 explodes the myth upheld by the colonial administrators that women died at a lower rate than men in famines, because they could easily adapt to food scarcity and were supposedly less prone to infectious diseases. Evidence based on historical, sociological and biological factors showed that increasing male migration, much of it, leading to high mortality, explains the change in sex ratio during the colonial period. This work also shows that many of today’s consumption preferences, linguistic usages and cultural habits of people, carry traces of cataclysmic experiences. This book also highlights the fact that most famines are the result of policy failures and, are often rooted in structural inequalities with serious consequences for women, lower castes and the poor alike. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

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1000506835

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Rabindranath Tagore’s Ideational Challenges

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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Rabindranath Tagore’s Ideational Challenges

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

Rabindranath Tagore's Ideational Challenges is an analytical attempt to show that Rabindranath Tagore in his own unique style raised some troublesome sociocultural issues that constrained the attainment of the politico-ideological objectives that the nationalists espoused. His creative texts were not merely literary articulation of the issues but were powerful responses to the prevalent conceptual parameters on which humanity rested. Although the poet did not appear to have made such a claim, his writings dealt with politico-ideologically innovative ideas about human diversity that naturally flourished in the Indian subcontinent. By approaching the pertinent sociocultural and politico-ideological issues from a literary perspective, the poet seemingly refashioned the dominant views on humanity. The selected novels and short stories in this book represent a distinct voice explicit in the politico-ideological message. Keeping this in view, each chapter is an articulation of the views that Rabindranath championed while contributing to ushering in a new vision based on his perception of well-entrenched sociocultural values of the time.

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9356400148

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Public Policy in India

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty,Prakash Chand Kandpal

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Public Policy in India

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty,Prakash Chand Kandpal

This textbook is a comprehensive, student-friendly guide to public policy in India. It highlights the critical aspects of public policy-making and its implementation by contextualizing it in the Indian historical and modern-day perspective. Public Policy in India: • Provides lucid explanations of theoretical aspects of public policy and its practice in the Indian context; • Captures the complexities in making, implementing and evaluating public policy; • Studies the dialectical interconnection that public policy has with the socio-economic and political environment; • Highlights the influence of culture on public policy; and • Analyses public policy as an outcome of a very complex contextual dialogue involving various kinds of actors. Accessibly written, this book covers a range of university syllabi and will be essential reading for students and researchers of political science and public administration. It will also be indispensable for civil service examinations, including the UPSC.

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1040222579

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Corporate Social Responsibility in India

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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Corporate Social Responsibility in India

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

Presenting an analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India, this book looks at the unique roots of the concept in India. It examines Gandhi’s philosophical moorings that inform India’s approach to CSR, and the role of civil society in setting an agenda for championing the rights of the stakeholders. The book goes on to focus on the role of the government in grooming the Indian business to be sensitive of its social concerns. Drawing on rich empirical data, the book shows that CSR in India cannot be conceptualized in ethnocentric terms. Arguing that it is not about ‘the typical Indianness’ of the articulation, it emphasizes the point that CSR in India needs to be conceptualized in a wider perspective by taking into account its philosophical roots with reference to the prevalent socio-economic and political context. The book is a valuable contribution to the literature on CSR, and is of interest to scholars of Asian Studies, business and development studies.

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1136647422

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Social and Political Thought of Mahatma Gandhi

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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Social and Political Thought of Mahatma Gandhi

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

During his campaign against racism in South Africa, and his involvement in the Congress-led nationalist struggle against British colonial rule in India, Mahatma Gandhi developed a new form of political struggle based on the idea of satyagraha, or non-violent protest. He ushered in a new era of nationalism in India by articulating the nationalist protest in the language of non-violence, or ahisma, that galvanized the masses into action. Focusing on the principles of satyagraha and non-violence, and their evolution in the context of anti-imperial movements organized by Gandhi, this fascinating book looks at how these precepts underwent changes reflecting the ideological beliefs of the participants. Assessing Gandhi and his ideology, the text centres on the ways in which Gandhi took into account the views of other leading personalities of the era whilst articulating his theory of action. Concentrating on Gandhi’s writings in Harijan, the weekly newspaper he founded, this volume provides a unique contextualized study of an iconic man’s social and political ideas.

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1134235739

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Public Administration

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty,Prakash Chand Kandpal

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Public Administration

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty,Prakash Chand Kandpal

This textbook is a comprehensive, student-friendly guide to understanding the fundamentals of public administration. It examines the recent developments and relevant theoretical underpinnings in an accessible manner. Public Administration: Helps students grasp key dialectical interconnections between theoretical conceptualizations and prevalent socio-economic and political circumstances Provides understanding of issues in governance Analyses significant transformations in civil society and administrative set-ups across the world Highlights the contributions of non-Western thinkers in the development of conceptual ideas of the discipline Accessibly written, it caters to a wide range of university syllabi in public administration and will be essential for students and researchers of political science, public policy and public administration. It will also be particularly useful for those preparing for the civil service examinations.

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104022315X

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Ionic Liquid-Based Surfactant Science

Formulation, Characterization, and Applications

By: Bidyut K. Paul,Satya P. Moulik

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Ionic Liquid-Based Surfactant Science

Formulation, Characterization, and Applications

By: Bidyut K. Paul,Satya P. Moulik

This volume will be summarized on the basis of the topics of Ionic Liquids in the form of chapters and sections. It would be emphasized on the synthesis of ILs of different types, and stabilization of amphiphilic self-assemblies in conventional and newly developed ILs to reveal formulation, physicochemical properties, microstructures, internal dynamics, thermodynamics as well as new possible applications. It covers: Topics of ionic liquid assisted micelles and microemulsions in relation to their fundamental characteristics and theories Development bio-ionic liquids or greener, environment-friendly solvents, and manifold interesting and promising applications of ionic liquid based micelles and micremulsions

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118834194

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Indian Political System

Institutions and Processes

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty,Rajendra K. Pandey

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Indian Political System

Institutions and Processes

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty,Rajendra K. Pandey

This volume examines the distinct structural characteristics of Indian politics and unearths significant sociopolitical and economic processes which are critical to the political articulation of governance in the country. It reflects on the foundational values of Indian polity, the emergence of the nation post-colonialism, the structural fluidity of federalism in India, and the changing nature of the planning process in the country. The book also studies the electoral processes, social movements, party system, local and state governance. Apart from analyzing corruption and public grievance systems, the volume also probes into significant issues in Indian politics. This book will be useful to the students, researchers and faculty working in the field of political science, public administration, political sociology, political economy and post-colonial contemporary Indian politics in particular. It will also be an invaluable and interesting reading for those interested in South Asian studies.

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1000954285

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The Partition of Bengal and Assam, 1932-1947

Contour of Freedom

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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The Partition of Bengal and Assam, 1932-1947

Contour of Freedom

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

The fragmentation of Bengal and Assam in 1947 was a crucial moment in India's socio-political history as a nation state. Both the British Indian provinces were divided as much through the actions of the Muslim League as by those of Congress and the British colonial power. Attributing partition largely to Hindu communalists is, therefore, historically inaccurate and factually misleading. The Partition of Bengal and Assam provides a review of constitutional and party politics as well as of popular attitudes and perceptions. The primary aim of this book is to unravel the intricate socio-economic and political processes that led up to partition, as Hindus and Muslims competed ferociously for the new power and privileges to be conferred on them with independence. As shown in the book, well before they divorced at a political level, Hindus and Muslims had been cleaved apart by their socio-economic differences. Partition was probably inevitable.

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1134332742

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Indian Politics and Society Since Independence

Events, Processes and Ideology

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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Indian Politics and Society Since Independence

Events, Processes and Ideology

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

Focusing on politics and society in India, this book explores new areas enmeshed in the complex social, economic and political processes in the country. Linking the structural characteristics with the broader sociological context, the book emphasizes the strong influence of sociological issues on politics, such as social milieu shaping and the articulation of the political in day-to-day events. Political events are connected with the ever-changing social, economic and political processes in order to provide an analytical framework to explain ‘peculiarities’ of Indian politics. Bidyut Chakrabarty argues that three major ideological influences of colonialism, nationalism and democracy have provided the foundational values of Indian politics. Structured thematically and chronologically, this work is a useful resource for students of political science, sociology and South Asian studies.

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1134132697

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Humanizing Humanity

Tagore, Gandhi and Ambedkar

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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Humanizing Humanity

Tagore, Gandhi and Ambedkar

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

Humanizing Humanity is distinctively framed advocacy of the ways in which the concept of humanity has been defended by various ideologues of India like Tagore, Gandhi, and Ambedkar. By grounding itself in the epistemology of intellectual history, the book delineates how these three major thinkers visualised the ways in which society can be better humanized. Such a process of humanization for these thinkers forms the bedrock of the trajectory in which humanity may be preserved, amidst intense authoritarianism and the violent quest for power by a small minority in the society. The book is an attempt at exploring the strands of inter-textuality that exist when Tagore, Gandhi and Ambedkar's thinking is situated in the ontic and epistemic context of a few humans' tendency to destroy humanity and the efforts of another section to create conditions for its preservation. Bidyut Chakrabarty does this by comparing the ways in which the Federalist Papers of the United States of America and the Indian Constitution manifest as quintessential texts that uphold the principles of liberty, equality, justice, and the protection of the weaker sections of society from structured strands of domination and exploitation.

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9356409757

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Mahatma Gandhi: The Historical Biography

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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Mahatma Gandhi: The Historical Biography

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

Quite distinct from the abundant literature available on Mahatma Gandhi, this historical biography attempts to articulate the historiography of India's freedom struggle, of which Gandhi was undoubtedly the central figure. Relooking at key issues and themes that have been raised in the research conducted over the past few decades, this is an interpretative essay that seeks to contextualize Gandhi and his ideology of ahimsa and satyagraha. Instead of focusing merely on Gandhi's personal life, Prof Bidyut Chakrabarty conceptualizes the evolution of his ideas in the context of anti-colonial nationalism. A nationalism of the Mahatma that for the first time in the history of the independence struggle reached every village and taluk of the state. A nationalism for a country and a society based on his principles of nai talim (new education) and sarvodaya (upliftment of all). But was it the right path and ideology for a new and emerging nation? Despite being Gandhi-centred, the biography is thus imbued with questions, which it attempts to answer. Through a unique study of one of the most prominent personalities of the twentieth century, it addresses areas of human concerns, which will always remain universal in scope and content.

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Roli Books Private Limited

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9351940594

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9789351940593

Confluence of Thought

Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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Confluence of Thought

Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

While much has been written about the Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr., never before has anyone compared the social and political origins and evolution of their thoughts on non-violence. In this path-breaking work, Bidyut Chakrabarty argues that there is a confluence between Gandhi and King's concerns for humanity and advocacy of non-violence, despite the very different historical, economic and cultural circumstances against which they developed their ideas. At the same time, he demonstrates that both thinkers were truly shaped by their historical moments, evolving their approaches to non-violence to best advance their respective struggles for freedom. Gandhi and King were perhaps the most influential individuals in modern history to combine religious and political thought into successful and dynamic social ideologies. Gandhi emphasized service to humanity while King, who was greatly influenced by Gandhi, pursued religion-driven social action. Chakrabarty looks particularly at the way in which each strategically used religious and political language to build momentum and attract followers to their movements. The result is a compelling and historically entrenched view of two of the most important figures of the twentieth century and a thoughtful meditation on the common threads that flow through the larger and enduring nonviolence movement.

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Oxford University Press

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0199951225

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Multimedia Information Extraction and Digital Heritage Preservation

By: Usha Mujoo Munshi,Bidyut Baran Chaudhuri

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Multimedia Information Extraction and Digital Heritage Preservation

By: Usha Mujoo Munshi,Bidyut Baran Chaudhuri

The volume focuses on research-oriented work, which can help opening up new vistas of research for the research community, and explore new mechanisms of retrieval of information from multimedia documents, particularly from heritage documents, apart from using the conventional methods.

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World Scientific

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9814307254

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Constitutional Democracy in India

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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Constitutional Democracy in India

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

Constitutional democracy is both a structure of governance and a way of providing an ideological perspective on governance. The 1950 Constitution of India established constitutional democracy in India and the narrative of the rise and consolidation of constitutional democracy in India cannot be understood without comprehending the politico-ideological processes that consolidated simultaneously both colonialism and constitutional liberalism. This book examines the processes leading to constitutionalizing India and challenges the conventional idea that the Constitution of India is a borrowed doctrine. A careful study of the processes reveals that the 1950 Constitution was the culmination of an ideational battle that had begun with the consolidation of the British Enlightenment philosophy in the early days of British paramountcy in India. The book therefore argues that constitutionalizing endeavour in India had a clear imprint of ideas which had its root in this philosophy. The study reveals a striking continuity of the same kind of ideological sentiments when the nationalists devised their own constitutionalizing design, visible in the 1928 Motilal Nehru report and which reappeared in the 1945 Sapru Committee report. Deviating from the conventional study of constitutional evolution of a polity, which is generally legalistic, this book explores the processes since the beginning of colonial rule in India which led to the conceptualization of constitutional democracy in a milieu engaging with arguments formulated by James and JS Mill. A detailed analysis of the roots of constitutional and political liberalism in India, this book sheds light on the material surrounding India’s constitutional development. It will be of interest to scholars in the field of Indian Political Theory, South Asian Politics and History.

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135137530X

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Forging Power

Coalition Politics in India

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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Forging Power

Coalition Politics in India

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

This volume looks at the evolution of coalition politics in India, both at the national and provincial levels. It investigates the processes that led to coalition governments. It explores the formation of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Janata Party experiment, and the Third Front experiments. The book highlights the growing importance of regional parties in national politics and argues that the very notion of representation in terms of ‘national’ and ‘local’ is being redefined in the context of the emerging significance of coalition politics. It also examines the role of cultural synergy and political expediency in coalition politics and discusses the inevitability of coalition government in India.

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Oxford University Press

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0199087776

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Modern Indian Political Thought

Text and Context

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty,Rajendra K. Pandey

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Modern Indian Political Thought

Text and Context

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty,Rajendra K. Pandey

This book is an unconventional articulation of the political thinking in India in a refreshingly creative manner in more than one way. Empirically, the book becomes innovative by providing an analytically more grasping contextual interpretation of Indian political thought that evolved during the nationalist struggle against colonialism. Insightfully, it attempts to unearth the hitherto unexplored yet vital subaltern strands of political thinking in India as manifested through the mode of numerous significant socio-economic movements operating side by side and sometimes as part of the mainstream nationalist movement. This book articulates the main currents of Indian political thought by locating the text and themes of the thinkers within the socio-economic and politico-cultural contexts in which such ideas were conceptualised and articulated. The book also tries to analytically grasp the influences of the various British constitutional devices that appeared as the responses of the colonial government to redress the genuine socio-economic grievances of the various sections of Indian society. The book breaks new ground in not only articulating the main currents of Indian political thought in an analytically more sound approach of context-driven discussion but also provokes new research in the field by charting a new course in grasping and articulating the political thought in India. This volume will be useful to the students, researchers and faculty working in the fields of political science, political sociology, political economy and post-colonial contemporary Indian politics in particular. It will also be an invaluable and interesting reading for those interested in South Asian studies.

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1000963535

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Indianizing India

Thinkers Whose Ideas Shaped a Nation

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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Indianizing India

Thinkers Whose Ideas Shaped a Nation

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

This book presents a comprehensive portrait of how Indians conceived of the idea of India. It highlights the diverse traditions and intellectual threads that contributed to the making of vibrant democracy. The book: • Examines the different ideas of India through 14 eminent Indian thinkers: Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, Dayanand Saraswati, VD Savarkar, Savitribai Phule, Pandita Ramabai, Maulana Azad, Jawaharlal Nehru, BR Ambedkar, Subhash Chandra Bose, Aurobindo Ghosh, Sarala Devi Chaudhurani and MA Jinnah; • Highlights how ancient and modern intellectual discourses coalesced with the aspirations of ordinary Indians under the yoke of colonialism; • Challenges colonial constructs and linear approaches to studying India. Accessibly written, this book is essential reading for students and researchers of Indian political thought, modern history, political science, and South Asian studies.

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1040111017

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India's Constitutional Identity

ideological beliefs and preferences

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

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India's Constitutional Identity

ideological beliefs and preferences

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty

An analysis of selective aspects of India’s constitutional identity, this book provides an analytical account of the changing and changed texture of India’s constitutional identity bearing in mind the historical context in which it is articulated. The book conceptualizes the gradual evolution of an idea by tracing the history of India’s constitutionalism with reference to its conceptual roots, historical antecedents and the landmark judicial pronouncements in which the concern for its retention and protection is always privileged. The author examines specific constitutional designs that the 1950 Constitution of India put in place and argues that constitutional identity, despite being drawn on specific constitutional provisions, is also changeable in view of the rapidly transforming socio-economic milieu. He demonstrates that there are numerous instances where India’s constitutional identity has undergone a metamorphosis in circumstances where newer politico-ideological values and norms are privileged. A valuable addition to the literature on constitutionalism and constitutional practices in general and their manifestation in India's democratic experiences, in particular, this book will be of interest to academics in the fields of Government, Political Science, Law and Jurisprudence, Constitutional and Legal History and Asian Studies.

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Planar Waveguide Optical Sensors

From Theory to Applications

By: Aradhana Dutta,Bidyut Deka,Partha Pratim Sahu

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From Theory to Applications

By: Aradhana Dutta,Bidyut Deka,Partha Pratim Sahu

This book concentrates on the design and development of integrated optic waveguide sensors using silicon based materials. The implementation of such system as a tool for detecting adulteration in petroleum based products as well as its use for detection of glucose level in diabetes are highlighted. The first chapters are dedicated to the development of the theoretical model while the final chapters are focused on the different applications of such sensors. It gives the readers the full background in the field of sensors, reasons for using silicon oxynitride as a potential waveguide material as well as its fabrication processes and possible uses.

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3319351400

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Taxmann’s Law Relating to Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances – Comprehensive commentary on NDPS Act with up-to-date 750+ case laws and step-by-step practical guide for legal proceedings

By: Bidyut Kumar Banerjee,Srinivasan Gopal

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Taxmann’s Law Relating to Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances – Comprehensive commentary on NDPS Act with up-to-date 750+ case laws and step-by-step practical guide for legal proceedings

By: Bidyut Kumar Banerjee,Srinivasan Gopal

This book presents practical aspects of implementing the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) by the enforcement officers based on up-to-date 750+ Judgements of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, High Courts & Trial Courts. It also features a step-by-step practical guide for enforcement officers to comply with the legal requirements in each step of the proceedings. Lastly, it features the application of the NDPS Act to the pharmaceutical industries. This book will be helpful for field officers/empowered officers of the empowered departments, NDPS Practitioners, and members of Bar & Bench. This book is divided into five parts: • Preview • General • Enforcement • Pharmaceutical Industries • Knowledge Enhancement Topics The Present Publication is the 2nd Edition, authored by Bidyut Kumar Banerjee & Srinivasan Gopal, with the following noteworthy features: • [Indepth Analysis of NDPS Act with Rules & Regulations] This book provides an in-depth analysis of various amended provisions of the NDPS Act and the Rules & Regulations made thereunder for the benefit of the empowered officers of the empowered departments • [Practical/Step-by-Step Guide to Comply with Legal Requirements of Proceedings with Case Laws] This book serves as a practical guide for the enforcement officers to comply with the following legal requirements, in the proceedings, with the latest Case Laws: o Recording of Information o Filing of Prosecution Charge Sheet/Complaint before the designated court o Steps required to be taken by all prosecution witnesses for tendering evidence before the trial court • [Reckoner of Latest Case Laws] This book also features a reckoner for the latest case laws, both reported & unreported by the following: o Hon’ble Supreme Court o High Courts, and o Trial Courts • [Lucid Discussion on Important Topics] such as: o CBD Oil v. Hemp Oil o Electronic Evidence o Offences by Pharmaceutical Companies, etc. • [Interplay with Other Laws] This book features interplay amongst provisions of: o The Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 & Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 framed thereunder o The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 & Rules made thereunder o The NDPS Act, 1985 & the Rules made thereunder o The Customs Act, 1962 • [15+ Knowledge Enhancement Topics] provides academic discussions on the following: o Cannabis Plant – Myths, Realities, and Laws in India o Surface Web, Deep Web, Darknet & Illicit Trafficking o Use of Animals as Courier of Drugs or for Concealment of Drugs o Procuring Independent Witness, etc. The detailed contents of this book are as follows: • Preview o Flow Charts on Enforcement Operations o Step-by-Step Proceedings & Documents in Detection, Investigation, and Prosecution of NDPS Cases in a Condensed Form • General o An Overview of the NDPS Act, 1985 o Understanding Drugs and Substances o Characteristics of Drugs and Substances o Nomenclature and Identification of Drugs and Substances o Prohibition, Control, Regulation, etc. o Implementation of Provisions of the Act • Enforcement o Empowered Officers o Mandatory Provisions o Offences and Punishment o Information o Search o Seizure o Enquiry o Arrest o Drawal of Samples o Investigation o Financial Investigation o Prosecution o Bail o Trial in NDPS Cases o Forfeiture of Illegally Acquired Property o Preventive Detention • Pharmaceutical Industries o Application of NDPS Act, 1985 to the Pharmaceutical Industries • Knowledge Enhancement Topics o Opioids versus Cannabinoids o Cannabis Plant – Myths, Realities, and Laws in India o CBD Oil vs Hemp Seed Oil o Electronic Evidence Admissibility and Proof Required thereof o Surface Web, Deepweb, Darknet and Illicit Trafficking o Vexatious Entry, Search, Seizure or Arrest - Free and Fair Investigation – Protection of Action taken in Good Faith- Interdependence thereof - Dealing in Drugs by Empowered Officers o Controlled Delivery o Offences by Companies o Commission of Offence under the Act by Juvenile o Use of Animals as Courier of Drugs or for Concealment of Drugs The Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003, read with Transfer of Prisoners (Republic of India) Regulations, 2006 in Drugs Cases The Interplay amongst the Provisions of the following: § The Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 & Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 framed thereunder § Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 & the rules made thereunder § The NDPS Act, 1985 & the Rules made thereunder § The Customs Act, 1962 o Procuring Independent Witnesses – How to Overcome by using the Provisions of section 56 of the Act o Pre-trial Disposal of Conveyance o The Challenges

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9356225508

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Early Pregnancy Issues for the MRCOG and Beyond

By: Geeta Kumar,Bidyut Kumar

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Early Pregnancy Issues for the MRCOG and Beyond

By: Geeta Kumar,Bidyut Kumar

With the emergence of early pregnancy issues in many hospitals, demand for educational support and the development of clear management guidelines is more pressing than ever. This book covers a wide range of early pregnancy-related issues, such as early pregnancy development, physiology and various pathological conditions encountered by clinicians in day-to-day practice, such as miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, trophoblastic disease and hyperemesis gravidarum. The book is primarily designed to provide a comprehensive summary for candidates preparing for the Part 2 MRCOG examination, and as such covers the RCOG curriculum for early pregnancy issues. It is also a valuable guide for all healthcare professionals working in the field, including trainees, consultants and midwives.

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Cambridge University Press

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110771799X

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Maoism in India

Reincarnation of Ultra-Left Wing Extremism in the Twenty-First Century

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty,Rajat Kumar Kujur

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Reincarnation of Ultra-Left Wing Extremism in the Twenty-First Century

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty,Rajat Kumar Kujur

Through historical analysis, this book assesses the ideological articulation of the contemporary ultra-left movement in India, including Maoism which is expanding gradually in India. The author argues that Maoism provides critical inputs for an alternative paradigm for development, relevant for transitional societies.

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Early Pregnancy Issues for the MRCOG and Beyond

By: Geeta Kumar,Bidyut Kumar

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By: Geeta Kumar,Bidyut Kumar

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Maoism in India

Reincarnation of Ultra-Left Wing Extremism in the Twenty-First Century

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty,Rajat Kumar Kujur

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Reincarnation of Ultra-Left Wing Extremism in the Twenty-First Century

By: Bidyut Chakrabarty,Rajat Kumar Kujur

The rise of Maoism as one of the organized political movement in India is the outcome of a historical situation. Both colonialism and the failure of the Indian state to implement land reforms more stringently in the aftermath of independence resulted in terrible sufferings of the marginalized, land- dependent, sections of society. Through historical analysis, this book assesses the ideological articulation of the contemporary ultra-left movement in India, including Maoism which is expanding gradually in India. The author provides answers to the following issues: Is Maoism reflective of the growing disenchantment of the people in the affected areas with the state? Is it a comment on ‘the distorted development planning’ pursued by the Indian state? Is this an outcome of the processes of ‘deepening of democracy’ in India? Using Orissa as a case study, the book raises questions on India’s development strategy. The author argues that Maoism provides critical inputs for an alternative paradigm for development, relevant for ‘transitional societies’ and that it is a still a powerful ideology for the poorer parts of the world although its ideological appeal has declined internationally.

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