This volume offers an insight into the socio-economic profile of tribes in the states of Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. It looks into the various facets of the way of living of the tribes dwelling in these states. The effectiveness of tribal development projects in both the states have been analysed on several parameters including Work Participation Rate, literacy, housing and access to portable water, incidence of diseases and nature of employment, etc. It is commendable that Gujarat has fared better in terms of tribal development as a result of constant efforts of the state as well as central government policies. On the other hand Andhra Pradesh still lags far behind in the race. With the active participation of government, people and civil societies we dream of a new dawn for tribal people where they can march from Gloom to Glory with dignity.
This volume offers an insight into the socio-economic profile of tribes in the states of Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. It looks into the various facets of the way of living of the tribes dwelling in these states. The effectiveness of tribal development projects in both the states have been analysed on several parameters including Work Participation Rate, literacy, housing and access to portable water, incidence of diseases and nature of employment, etc. It is commendable that Gujarat has fared better in terms of tribal development as a result of constant efforts of the state as well as central government policies. On the other hand Andhra Pradesh still lags far behind in the race. With the active participation of government, people and civil societies we dream of a new dawn for tribal people where they can march from Gloom to Glory with dignity.
The Grddha Mullick family bursts with marvellous tales of hangmen and hangings in which they figure as eyewitnesses to the momentous events that have shaped the history of the subcontinent. When twenty-two-year-old Chetna Grddha Mullick is appointed the first woman executioner in India, assistant and successor to her father, her life explodes under the harsh lights of television cameras. When the day of the execution arrives, will she bring herself to take a life? Meera’s spectacular imagination turns the story of Chetna’s life into an epic and perverse coming-of-age tale. The lurid pleasures of voyeurism and the punishing ironies of violence are kept in agile balance as the drama hurtles to its inevitable climax.
TERM BY TERM 1-5 is a term series consisting of a total of fifteen books (three term books per class). Each book is divided into segments of: English, Mathematics, Environmental Science (for classes 1-2), Science, Social Studies (for classes 3-5), General Knowledge and Computer Science. All the subjects have been designed to develop comprehensive understanding in learners and are essential for an interactive and participative atmosphere. A progressive vision providing graded topics in all subjects has been ensured.
Set in the glamorous world of Bollywood, Kushi Café's cuisine is a heady mix of ambition, office politics, intrigues, and intricate relationships. Akansha persuades her mother to allow her to leave their small town and go work as a shop assistant in Mumbai while she secretly has plans of becoming an actress and perhaps meeting her heartthrob, Mega Star Aslam Khan. All Deep wants to do is to be just like his father and join the police force. But fate has other plans for him, and he finds himself thrust into the center of the entertainment industry. Clever and ambitious Parvez, the head of UFCL, a successful film production house, is a powerful presence in the industry and is always one step ahead of his crafty competitor Dheeraj, who was his former employee. Namit and Jivan try to maintain the flimsy foothold that they have managed to gain in the Hindi film industry. Rolls appears far too laid-back to survive the cutthroat competition while Jenny wants to move on and is determined to leave her past behind. It's the book to curl up with on a lazy Sunday afternoon with a hot cappuccino or cold frappé. The Kushi Café beckons with its eclectic clientele and cozy ambiance.
This book presents a lucid, comprehensive, and entertaining narrative of culture and society in late 19th- and early 20th-century Maharashtra through a perceptive study of its theatre and cinema. An intellectual tour de force, it will be invaluable to scholars and researchers of modern Indian history, theatre and film studies, cultural studies, sociology, gender studies as well as the interested general reader.
India has endured a century of clouds heavy with acid rain, and rivers so thick with industrial effluent that they catch fire. Pollutants from toxic pesticides seep through the rich soils of rural Punjab, where a "Cancer Train" shuttles droves of farmers sick with chemical poisoning to oncology centers in foreign states. Sixty percent of the population lives without access to potable water. India's ecosystem is on a precipice. In A River Runs Again, Meera Subramanian explores this environmental catastrophe through the five elements that make the building blocks of life--earth, water, fire, air, and ether"--
Physical education has become an integral part of the total education system. Physical education programs are needed for the growth and development to increase the physical competence, health related fitness self responsibility and skill development. Physical education refers to the process of importing systematic instruction in physical exercise, sports, games & hygiene. It aims at the training of the body, mind and conduct. It helps to keep healthy mind within healthy body.
Conventional wisdom says that integration into the global marketplace tends to weaken the power of traditional faith in developing countries. But, as Meera Nanda argues in this path-breaking book, this is hardly the case in today’s India. Against expectations of growing secularism, India has instead seen a remarkable intertwining of Hinduism and neoliberal ideology, spurred on by a growing capitalist class. It is this “State-Temple-Corporate Complex,” she claims, that now wields decisive political and economic power, and provides ideological cover for the dismantling of the Nehru-era state-dominated economy. According to this new logic, India’s rapid economic growth is attributable to a special “Hindu mind,” and it is what separates the nation’s Hindu population from Muslims and others deemed to be “anti-modern.” As a result, Hindu institutions are replacing public ones, and the Hindu “revival” itself has become big business, a major source of capital accumulation. Nanda explores the roots of this development and its possible future, as well as the struggle for secularism and socialism in the world’s second-most populous country.
This Brief examines the sustainability of energy use in global food production and processing. The nexus between food, water, and energy are explored against a background of climate change. Current efforts to reduce the energy intensity of food and increase sustainability are explored. Food waste and its impact on energy is covered, including regional variations and nutrient recycling methods. Energy Use in Global Food Production uses case studies to illustrate how food production and processing is a significant contributor to anthropogenic climate change. Modern industrial agriculture uses fossil fuel to grow crops and produce fertilizers, pesticides and farm machinery. Additional energy is used to transport and process food at a primary and secondary level. With the median forecast for global population at more than 9 billion by 2030, a 30% increase over the current population, energy efficient food processing will be of increasing importance. This Brief provides an overview of current energy efficient food processing methods looks at the way forward as demands continue to increase.
Emirati Arabic: A Comprehensive Grammar offers readers a reference tool for discovering and studying in detail the specific dialect of Arabic spoken in the United Arab Emirates. It covers all major areas of Emirati Arabic grammar, describing in detail its phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic systems. Each grammatical point is illustrated with numerous examples drawn from native Emirati Arabic speakers and is thoroughly discussed providing both accessible and linguistically informed grammatical description. This book is a useful reference for students of Gulf Arabic and/or Modern Standard Arabic or other Arabic dialects with an interest in the dialect spoken in the UAE, researchers interested in Arabic language and linguistics as well as graduate students and scholars interested in Arabic studies.
Altogether 1-5 is a semester series consisting of a total of ten books (two semester books per class). Each book is divided into segments of: English, Mathematics, Social Science (for classes 1-2), Social Studies (for classes 3-5), Environmental Studies (for classes 1-2), Science (for classes 3-5), General Knowledge and Computer Science. All the subjects have been designed to develop comprehensive understanding in learners and are essential for an interactive and participative atmosphere. A progressive vision providing graded topics in all subjects has been ensured.
Thank You, Master Anyone who has read and loved Autobiography of a Yogiwill be delighted to find this treasure of personal experiences and heartfelt remembrances of Paramhansa Yogananda by three of his direct disciples. Stories from Yogananda's family members, Hare Krishna Ghosh and Meera Ghosh, who became disciples as teenagers, take the reader on pilgrimage to India to the sacred places and miraculous moments shared with this great yogi. The stories of Peggy Deitz transport one to Yogananda's ashram in California and his time living with devotees in America. These accounts, whether humorous or miraculous, casual or divine, bring to life the experience of being in Yogananda's presence. They give insight into the profound love with which he guided each individual. Yogananda was not only one of the greatest yoga masters of our time. He was an avatar: an incarnation of the Divine. Firsthand experiences from close disciples are a true gift that can help us tune in to his vast nature. At the same time these delightful stories will touch your heart and uplift your spirit.
Basic Emirati Arabic: A Grammar and Workbook is an elementary-level grammar book of the variety of Gulf Arabic spoken in the United Arab Emirates. In this book, a series of compact units provide brief and concise descriptions of the fundamental grammatical structures, accompanied by examples drawn from Emirati native language speakers and several exercises assessing the learner’s understanding and mastery of the grammatical structure discussed. A key to these exercises is also provided so that learners can self-assess their progress and obtain immediate feedback. This book is intended for beginner learners who would like to engage with this variety of Arabic and learn its basic grammatical structure through practice. It is additionally a valuable tool for language teachers of Emirati and Gulf Arabic as well as learners of Modern Standard Arabic who would like access to a basic reference of the dialect.
If you believe it, it will come...that's the Law of Attraction - and this ancient concept is attracting more attention than ever. This book picks up where The Secret leaves off and begins with an exploration of the historical, cultural, and religious presence of the Law of Attraction. The book then draws upon the self-help elements to provide practical strategies on how to retrain the mind to achieve specific life goals. Packed with fun and enlightening exercises and tools, you will learn how to use your thoughts to attract the perfect partner, chart a course for success in career, become a money magnet, banish stress, and more. With an appendix full of self-help worksheets to support you on your journey, you will have all you need to put the Law of Attraction to work for you.
Ostentatious, glam, materialistic, and tax free, Dubai is one of the most popular overseas locations for expatriate professionals. But although Dubai's population is made up of 75% expats compared to 25% locals, there is still an old town, away from the artificial world of glass skyscrapers shooting up towards the sky. The souks, the heart of urban Arabia, boast windows brimming with gold, rows of spices and nuts and fruits, pashminas and a dizzying variety of perfumes. As you set off on your journey to inimitable Dubai, this easy-to-use book offers advice on everything - from how to prepare before leaving; areas to live; how to find a job; understanding the property market; selecting schools; and the legal system. - Overview of Dubai: a general overview of history, climate, culture and economy - Living in Dubai: offers advice on driving licences, opening a bank account, finding accommodation, how to get around, the education system and schools, hospitals, understanding of the legal system, and how to get connected - Working in Dubai: provides an understanding of the job market, its conditions, and how to find a job in Dubai - Leisure in Dubai: looks into shopping, food and dining, outdoor activities, how to keep fit, clubs, and short weekend trips
LOG ON TO COMPUTERS series consists of ten thoroughly revised and updated textbooks for classes 1–10. The books aim to help students master the use of various types of software and IT tools. The books have been designed to keep pace with the latest technologies and the interests of the 21st century learners. The series is based on Windows 7 and MS Office 2010 and adopts an interactive approach to teach various concepts related to Computer Science. The books for classes 1–5 focus on the basics of computers, Windows, MS Office, OpenSource software and programming language LOGO. However, the books for classes 6–8 encourage students to experience and explore more about programming languages like QBasic, HTML and Visual Basic, application software such as Photoshop, Flash and MS Office. The ebook version does not contain CD.
The leading voices in science studies have argued that modern science reflects dominant social interests of Western society. Following this logic, postmodern scholars have urged postcolonial societies to develop their own "alternative sciences" as a step towards "mental decolonization". These ideas have found a warm welcome among Hindu nationalists who came to power in India in the early 1990s. In this passionate and highly original study, Indian-born author Meera Nanda reveals how these well-meaning but ultimately misguided ideas are enabling Hindu ideologues to propagate religious myths in the guise of science and secularism. At the heart of Hindu supremacist ideology, Nanda argues, lies a postmodernist assumption: that each society has its own norms of reasonableness, logic, rules of evidence, and conception of truth, and that there is no non-arbitrary, culture-independent way to choose among these alternatives. What is being celebrated as "difference" by postmodernists, however, has more often than not been the source of mental bondage and authoritarianism in non-Western cultures. The "Vedic sciences" currently endorsed in Indian schools, colleges, and the mass media promotes the same elements of orthodox Hinduism that have for centuries deprived the vast majority of Indian people of their full humanity. By denouncing science and secularization, the left was unwittingly contributing to what Nanda calls "reactionary modernism." In contrast, Nanda points to the Dalit, or untouchable, movement as a true example of an "alternative science" that has embraced reason and modern science to challenge traditional notions of hierarchy.
COMPUTERS TODAY & TOMORROW series consists of eight computer science textbooks for classes 1–8. This series is created to help students master the use of various kinds of software and IT tools. The books have been designed to keep pace with the latest technologies and the interests of the 21st century learners. The series is based on Windows 7 and MS Office 2007 and adopts an interactive approach to teach various concepts related to Computer Science. The books for classes 1–5 are introductory. They introduce students to the basic features of Windows 7 and MS Office 2007, starting with the history of computers, what are the basic parts of the computer, how to use Tux Paint, WordPad, MS Paint, how to program in LOGO and also give an introduction to the Internet. However, the books for classes 6–8 are for senior students and take a deep diva into the advanced features of Windows 7 and MS Office 2007, including how to do programming in QBasic, HTML and Visual Basic. Students learn to create animations using Flash and Photoshop, and how to communicate using the Internet. The ebook version does not contain CD.
1.Basic Laboratory Techniques 1.To cut a glass tube or glass rod, 2.To bend the glass rod at an angle, 3.To draw a glass jet from a glass tube 4.To bore a cork and fit a glass tube into it Viva-Voce 2.Characterisation and Purification of Chemical Substances 1.To determine the melting point of the given unknown organic compound and its identification (simple laboratory technique) Viva-Voce 2.To determine the boiling point of a given liquid when available in small quantity (simple laboratory method) Viva-Voce 3.To prepare crystals of pure potash alum [K2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O] from the given impure sample 4.To prepare the pure crystals of copper sulphate from the given crude sample 5.To prepare pure crystals of benzoic acid from a given impure sample Viva-Voce 3.Measurement of pH Values 1.To determine the pH value of vegetable juices, fruit juices, tap water and washing soda by using universal pH paper 2.To determine and compare the pH values of solutions of strong acid (HCI) and weak acid (CH3COOH) of same concentration 3.To study the pH change in the titration of strong base Vs. strong acid by using universal indicator paper 4.To study the pH change by common ion (CH3COO– ion) in case of weak acid (CH3COOH) 5.To determine the change in pH value of weak base (NH4OH) in presence of a common ion (NH4+) Viva-Voce 4.Chemical Equilibrium 1 To study the shift in equilibrium between ferric ions and thiocyanate ions by changing the concentrations of either of the ions 2.To study the shift in equilibrium between [Co(H2O)6]2+ and Cl– ions by changing the concentrations of either of the ions Viva-Voce 5. Quantitative Analysis 1.To prepare M/10 oxalic acid solution by direct weighing method 2.To prepare M/10 solution of sodium carbonate by direct weighing method 3.To determine the strength of given solution of sodium hydroxide by titrating it against N/10 or M/20 solution of oxalic acid 4.To determine the strength of a given solution of hydrochloric acid by titrating it against a standard N/10 or M/20 sodium carbonate solution Viva-Voce 6.Qualitative Analysis Analysis of Anions Analysis of Cations Viva-Voce 7.Detection of Elements in Organic Compounds 1.To detect the presence of nitrogen, sulphur and halogens in a given organic compound by Lassaigne’s test 2.To detect the presence of nitrogen, sulphur and halogens in the given organic compound sample number .......... by Lassaigne’s test Viva-Voce INVESTIGATORY PROJECTS 1.Checking of Bacterial Contamination in Water 1.To check the bacterial contamination in drinking water by testing sulphide ions Viva-Voce 2. Methods of Water Purification 1.To purify water from suspended impurities by using sedimentation 2. To purify water by boiling 3. o purify water by distillation method 4. To purify water by reverse osmosis technique 5. To purify water by GAC method 6. To purify water by bleach treatment 7. To purify water by oxidising agent 8. To purify water by ozone treatment method Viva-Voce 3. Water Analysis 1.To test the hardness of different water samples Viva-Voce 4. Foaming Capacity of Various Soaps 1 .To compare the foaming capacity of different washing soaps 2. To study the effect of addition of sodium carbonate on foaming capacity of washing soap Viva-Voce 5. Tea Analysis 1.To study the acidity of different samples of tea leaves (tea) by using pH paper Viva-Voce 6.Analysis of Fruits and Vegetable Juices 1. To analysis the fruit and vegetable juices for the constituent present in them Viva-Voce 7. Rate of Evaporation 1. To study the rate of evaporation of different liquids lViva-Voce 8. Effect of Acids and Bases on Tensile Strength of Fibres 1.To compare the tensile strength of natural fibres and synthetic fibres 2.To study the effect of acids and bases on tensile strength of different fibres Viva-Voce
A word of caution to all those who enjoy being greedy or arrogant – you are on the road to eventual unhappiness. These Jataka tales make an undeniable case for the Buddhist ideal of right thinking and right living. They also advise against idle gossip and impatience. When such wise teachings are accompanied by rollicking humour and exciting yarns, the popularity of these tales over two millennia is hardly surprising!
Balarama was not only Krishna's brother, he was his right-hand man. Together they made quite a team. Balarama's amazing strength and courage made dangerous demons like Dhenukasura and Pralamba look like weaklings. He even tamed the Yamuna river which had meandered away from Vrindavan and brought it bISBN: to the people who needed it.
Jagat Singh, a Rajput prince, has been sent by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar, to stop Katlu Khan, the Pathan ruler of Orissa, from capturing Bengal. While sheltering in a temple, he meets Durgesh Nandini, the daughter of a Bengali nobleman and falls deeply in love with her. Unfortunately, her father is a sworn enemy of Jagat Singh's father.In this climate of war and hatred, will their love survive. Durgesh Nandini is an adaptation of a novel, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (1838-1894).
Pity the thief or hypocrite who crosses Birbal's path. The poor man will be either hopelessly embarrased or pleased to escape with his life. With an unfailing eye for human weakness, Birbal protects the innocent. People, from every strata of society, flock to him for help with endless lists of woes. Known for his compassion and tact, Birbal never fails them, even if it means pitting his wits against the all-powerful Emperor.
A disciple walks into a town where sweets and vegetables cost the same amount of money. Thrilled at being able to eat sweets so cheaply, he decides to stay there, ignoring his guru's warnings. Bharatendu Harishchandra is one of the greatest playwrights in Hindi, and Andher Nagari, written in 1881, is his masterpiece. Harishchandra's vision of a kingdom so ill-run that it is effectively blind to injustice remains a powerful image even today and the phrase 'andher nagari chaupat raja' (in the city of darkness, the king is insane) has passed into popular usage.
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