Good things fall apart so that better things can fall together. Vedhika Saran, a pediatrician! Hated by her mother! Destiny hits her hard and is abandoned by her loved ones too. The turns of events take her into the lap of Himachal. Where she becomes the hope and happiness of her old grandfather! The old man was also suffering from an incurable disease Alzheimer’s. The disease that, was eating him bit by bit. Abhimanyu Thakur, a software developer! Whose life runs behind the screen of his laptop! A disappointment in his father’s view. A calm, sophisticated, old-school kind of guy, who cares for others’ emotions and happiness over his own. Often come to Himachal to take care of his grandfather’s ancestral Motel. When their path crossed. Destiny conspired against them to fall from the cliff like a stream. Just to find peace and happiness of the plains and flows like a River.
The book Musings comprises of eight short stories and a novella. The first story narrates the harrowing experiences of an Indian housewife trying to break away from the shadows of her authoritarian and nagging spouse. The second story talks about a middle-aged painters musing, whose bewitching beauty inspires him to paint her life-size portrait. The third and the fourth stories recount the mischief and pranks of little girls driving their mothers into a tizzy with their escapade. The fifth and the eighth stories are packed with wisdom while the sixth and the seventh portray how young career women manage their personal and social affairs gracefully in modern India. The Novella Over the Horizon is about a small-towner, Piya, who finds love in a soulless yet mesmerizing metropolis. Read on to find out how things unfold.
Although India and China have very different experiences of colonialism, they respond to that history in a similar way—by treating it as a collective trauma. As a result they have a strong sense of victimization that affects their foreign policy decisions even today. Wronged by Empire breaks new ground by blending this historical phenomenon, colonialism, with mixed methods—including archival research, newspaper data mining, and a new statistical method of content analysis—to explain the foreign policy choices of India and China: two countries that are continuously discussed but very rarely rigorously compared. By reference to their colonial past, Manjari Chatterjee Miller explains their puzzling behavior today. More broadly, she argues that the transformative historical experience of a large category of actors—ex-colonies, who have previously been neglected in the study of international relations—can be used as a method to categorize states in the international system. In the process Miller offers a more inclusive way to analyze states than do traditional theories of international relations.
Vishva Hindu Parishad and Indian Politics provides a detailed historical account of the VHP, one of the leading organisations in the Hindutva movement, focusing on its transformation from a loosely-knit body of Hindus aimed at preserving and promoting Hindu dharma, into a mass organisation actively involved in mobilising the urban middle classes, service professionals and religious leaders for the creation and promotion of a strong Hindu nation. Rich in empirical data, the book contains extensive quotations from fifty interviews carried out for this study, including those with central figures in the VHP such as Praveen Togadia and Ashok Singhal and members of related organisations.
After an unexpected turn of events upended the homemaker role her parents had planned for her, Manjari Jaruhar overcame extraordinary odds to become the first woman from Bihar to join the country's elite police cadre. A masterclass in courage, resilience and leadership by a woman who broke new ground and thrived despite being viewed with disbelief and derision by her colleagues, Madam Sir is a stirring account of a sheltered girl's rise to the top echelons of the Indian Police Service. Set against the backdrop of significant events such as the Bhagalpur blindings, the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and Lalu Prasad's reign in Bihar, Madam Sir looks at the IPS from the inside, through a woman's eyes. This is a story that will inspire you to pursue your dreams and infuse you with the spirit to reach impossible heights.
Designing Better Architecture Education is an outcome of a research conducted systematically with diligence, passion, wide and in-depth exercise on the obvious and latent aspects of undergraduate architecture education. Although specific to India, this study probes the diverse global scenario in acknowledgement of the global style of architecture, where green preferences surface as compulsion. The findings are arranged systematically, analyzed impartially and inferred upon logically. The final bunch of suggestions aimed at a much desirable architecture education revamp in India is, in fact, relevant for architecture education as a whole anywhere. The author suggests compaction of graduation time, intensification of exposures, interactions and instructions, shift of focus, introduction of contemporary specializations, restructuring intake, revamping academic administration and a significant change of stance in teaching itself, including methods, philosophy, attitude and paraphernalia. The book provides valuable information, insight and suggestions to rejuvenate the academic approach to the education of architecture and forms a reliable basis for further endeavour in this direction.
This book is about development of biodegradable polymers alternatives, which are required to save our reserves of fossil fuels and to save our mother earth from further environmental degradation. This book deals with the family of biodegradable polymers which have to be prepared with a novel idea of studying polymers with a “Cradle to Grave” approach. It touches upon basic materials, which can be potential materials to prepare biodegradable polymers with their basic structures, properties, behaviour and limitations known till date. This book will help students in understanding various characterization techniques which can be used for the study of identification of functional group, structural properties, thermal behaviour, crystallographic nature, mechanical properties and morphological properties through FTIR–ATR for physico chemical properties, DSC & TGA for thermal studies, XRD for crystallographic studies & SEM for morphological studies. It also provides an overview of various testing methods to analyse biodegradability including standard guideline for evaluation of biodegradation and compostability of polymer material through ASTM/ISO/EN standard methods. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
What are rising powers? Do they challenge the international order? Why do some countries but not others become rising powers? In Why Nations Rise, Manjari Chaterjee Miller answers these questions and shows that some countries rise not just because they develop the military and economic power to do so but because they develop particular narratives about how to become a great power in the style of the great power du jour. These active rising powers accept the prevalent norms of the international order in order to become great powers. On the other hand, countries which have military and economic power but not these narratives do not rise enough to become great powers--they stay reticent powers. An examination of the narratives in historical (the United States, the Netherlands, Meiji Japan) and contemporary (Cold War Japan, post-Cold War China and India) cases, Why Nations Rise shows patterns of active and reticent rising powers and presents lessons for how to understand the rising powers of China and India today.
Moonlight Madness and Picnics By: Manjari Chatterji Everyone eats but how, when and where we eat makes a difference; thus a moonlight picnic is a heck of a lot more fun than a formal dinner with people who mean nothing to you. Or a cherished seasonal food eaten in the long vanished childhood past will acquire a magical aura with the distance of time. Moonlight Madness and Picnics is about food, memories and sharing food with family and friends without whose sharing food is merely a necessary chore. The recipes are shared in the spirit of offering something precious and highly personal as they are nuggets of history – ingredients, techniques and rituals – that brought them into existence. Whether you like a PB&J or a five course organic dinner, the author hopes that you will find something to enjoy and savor in these stories.
Instinctive behavior is an innate, unrelated response to specific stimuli. Characteristics of instinctive behavior include inherited, unlearned, complex and species-specific. Examples of instinctive behaviors are migration, hunting skills, fight or flight and courtship rituals. Importance of instinctive behavior include survival, reproduction and efficienc.. aactors affecting behavior are environmental factors, genetics as well as instincts, learning as well as experience, mating as well as reproductive strategies, circadian rh.thms, communication as well as signalling, ph.siological states, cognitive abilities and human influence. aactors affecting behavioral plasticit. include predator-pre. interaction, habitat variation, climate asa well as weather. T.pes of communication are visual. Auditor., olfactor. and tactile. T.pes of adaptation include behavioral adaptations, ph.siological adaptation and structural adaptation.
Diversity, inclusivity, and gender mainstreaming have today become the buzzwords in the corporate arena and civil society. The reason is increased business requirement for diverse competencies and skill sets. Hence, the need to have a mixed gender group has become a business imperative. Furthermore, there is heightened awareness that women are equally competent and talented, if not more, than men in various professional jobs. With increasing job opportunities, tapping and retaining this talent through initiation of various programmes within organizations has shown positive results. New Paradigms for Gender Inclusivity : Theory and Best Practices scripts some of the practices, in the form of case studies, which organizations have followed to enhance gender inclusiveness. These real-life case studies highlight the role played by organizations in facilitating the progression of women which indirectly has helped in their growth, development and recognition of being a forerunner in promoting diversity. The book is divided into three parts. Parts I and III begin with a theoretician’s perspective on gender inclusiveness and gender mainstreaming in India, respectively and close with an academic detailing on reasons and causes for the same. Statistical data and models in the last chapter for the two parts validate the corporate, governmental and civil society attempts at introducing creative yet simple methodologies to make gender diversity and inclusion a reality in the workplace. In Part I, six case studies on the following companies: Broadridge, IBM Daksh, Infosys, Shell India, Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company Ltd.: A Tata Enterprise, and Wipro have been presented which discuss the need for gender diversity and inclusiveness, drivers and barriers, and showcase measures adopted to overcome those barriers. Five cases: SEWA, Indian Police, Sakti, Indian Railways, and RUDI have been presented in Part III which highlight tasks accomplished by women in their area of expertise, marketing strategies adopted by the civil society to promote goods produced by women, sensitization workshops to address harassment, and training workshops. Part II (Interlude) is a break from organizational cases and shares some experiences, angst, insights and observations on gender diversity and inclusion through a narration, a poem and a reflective piece. This book on case studies will be extremely useful for postgraduate students pursuing gender studies in Management Institutes, students working on gender related dissertation topics and corporate houses keen to learn from best practices of other organizations. Additionally, it would benefit readers who wish to learn about organizational policies and practices for gender inclusivity.
Welcome to "From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Unleashing Your Potential at Work." In today's fast-paced and competitive professional world, it is no longer enough to settle for mediocrity. To truly thrive and make a meaningful impact, we must strive for greatness and unleash our full potential. This book is a roadmap to help you transform from an ordinary employee to an extraordinary one. It is designed to empower you with the mindset, strategies, and skills needed to excel in the workplace and stand out among your peers. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to level up in your current position, this book will provide you with the tools and insights to make a significant difference in your professional life. Chapter by chapter, we will delve into key areas that contribute to personal and professional growth. We will explore the power of mindset and how it shapes our beliefs, actions, and outcomes. You will learn how to cultivate a growth mindset that fuels your ambition and propels you toward success. Setting goals and pursuing personal development will be another focal point of our journey. We will delve into effective goal-setting techniques and discuss strategies for continuous learning and skill-building. By honing your abilities and investing in your own growth, you will position yourself for extraordinary achievements. Developing effective work habits is essential for maximizing productivity and effectiveness. We will explore time management, communication skills, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making strategies. These fundamental skills will enable you to navigate challenges with confidence and contribute meaningfully to your organization. Embracing challenges and taking calculated risks is a pivotal part of the journey from ordinary to extraordinary. We will address the fear of failure, stepping out of your comfort zone, and seizing opportunities for growth. By pushing your boundaries and embracing change, you
The Persian Gulf 2018 is sixth in the series published by MEI@ND and examines India’s bilateral relations with the countries along the Persian Gulf, namely, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Yemen. It focuses on developments during 2017 and offers a comprehensive account of the strategic, political, economic and cultural aspects of bilateral developments along with specific policy recommendations for India.The book also provides an in-depth analysis of internal dynamics of these countries.
Vishva Hindu Parishad and Indian Politics provides a detailed historical account of the VHP, one of the leading organisations in the Hindutva movement, focusing on its transformation from a loosely-knit body of Hindus aimed at preserving and promoting Hindu dharma, into a mass organisation actively involved in mobilising the urban middle classes, service professionals and religious leaders for the creation and promotion of a strong Hindu nation. Rich in empirical data, the book contains extensive quotations from fifty interviews carried out for this study, including those with central figures in the VHP such as Praveen Togadia and Ashok Singhal and members of related organisations.
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