Listening to Culture presents everyday cultural activity in Indian family and community life in order to demonstrate why and how such activity must be encompassed in the study of individuals and collectives. The author explores the rich world of everyday talk--in families, with children, between friends, at the work place--and shows the significance of this domain of social activity for an understanding of culture.
The functionalization of nanomaterials provides them with some unique properties, making the same nanomaterial amenable for various applications by simply manipulating functional components. However, functionalized nanomaterials also face some challenges, along with some encouraging new applications in the future. This book provides a detailed account of applications of the functionalization of nanomaterials. This book can serve as a reference book for scientific investigators, including doctoral and post-doctoral scholars and undergraduate and graduate students, in context with the scope of applications of functionalized nanomaterials. It also highlights recent advances, challenges, and opportunities in the application of nanomaterials. This book will provide critical and comparative data for nanotechnologists. It may also be beneficial for multidisciplinary researchers, industry personnel, journalists, policy makers, and the common public to understand the scope of functionalized nanomaterials in detail and in depth. Features: This book covers various applications of functionalized nanomaterials. It discusses recent global research trends and future applications of functionalized nanomaterials. It highlights the need for more rigorous regulatory frameworks for the safe use of functionalized nanomaterials. It contains contributions from international experts and will be a valuable resource for researchers.
Nanomaterials contain some unique properties due to their nanometric size and surface functionalization. Nanomaterial functionalization also affects their compatibility to biocompatibility and toxicity behaviors. environment and living organism. This makes functionalized nanomaterials a material with huge scope and few challenges. This book provides detailed information about the nanomaterial functionalization and their application. Recent advancements, challenges and opportunities in the preparation and applications of functionalized nanomaterials are also highlighted. This book can serve as a reference book for scientific investigators, doctoral and post-doctoral scholars; undergrad and grad. This book is very useful for multidisciplinary researchers, industry personnel’s, journalists, and policy makers. Features: Covers all aspects of Nanomaterial functionalization and its applications Describes and methods of functionalized nanomaterials synthesis for different applications Discusses the challenges, recent findings, and cutting-edge global research trends on functionalization of nanomaterials and its applications It discusses the regulatory frameworks for the safe use of functionalized nanomaterials. It contains contributions from international experts from multiple disciplines.
This book represents an introduction to spirituality and various psychic phenomenons such as reiki, dj vu, dreams, religion, and spiritual healing etc. This book also attempts to establish comprehensive understanding of these complex phenomenons which are usually linked with spiritual experiences. While trying to unfold some mysteries this book serves as a chance for the contemporary researchers to explore the research areas to fulfill the gap. Written by substantial writers this book puts these less focused aspects altogether to provide them a platform for further research.
This collection of stories is a work of fiction, which however, depicts the reality of life in India. The author has highlighted what she feels are facets of Indian life, which are blots on our national character. She hopes that these stories will influence the readers to fight against the evils of our society, which are not intrinsic, but have been created by greedy, corrupt and immoral people. The Eleventh Avatar brings out the changes and transformations of Indian society as seen through the eyes of Lord Vishnu as he journeys through the erstwhile Bharatha Desham after a span of few thousands of years. It talks about his delight at some of the positive changes and at the same time his sorrow at the degradation of the moral fibre of the Indian society. ?The Girl on a Cycle? is a romantic story where the author brings out her conviction that the most important emotion is kindness. Every act of kindness has ripple effects. If kindness becomes the norm rather than the exception then we could bid adieu to strife.
Introduction Medical Autopsy: The Strongest Teaching Tool in Medicine Section 1: Hematological Disorders-Adult Cases Case 1: Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Presenting with Florid Cutaneous Lesions, with Common Variant Morphology in the Nodal/Extranodal Sites and Blastoid Morphology in the Peripheral Blood: PM 25983 Case 2: Primary Myelofibrosis, Cellular Phase with Formation of Sclerosing Extramedullary Hematopoietic Tumors: PM 27873 Case 3: Primary Myelofibrosis, Cellular Phase with Extensive Extramedullary Hematopoiesis and Transformation into Acute Leukemia: PM 23618 Case 4: Hepatosplenic T-cell Lymphoma: PM 23096 Case 5: Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia with Early Death due to Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation and Right Temporal Lobe Hemorrhage: PM 26880 Case 6: Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia with Differentiation Syndrome: PM 17959 Case 7: Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia, Post-Bone Marrow Transplantation with Recurrence, Massive Lymphadenopathy and Hemophagocytosis: PM 21710 Case 8: Symptomatic Plasma Cell Myeloma with Primary Systemic Amyloidosis Showing a Predominant Involvement of the Heart and Gastrointestinal Tract: PM 19667 Section 2: Malignancy-Adult Cases Case 9: Microscopic/Occult Testicular Seminoma with Germ Cell Neoplasia in situ and Widespread Nonseminomatous Metastasis in a Young Male: PM 14170 Case 10: Malignant Teratoma, Primary Pulmonary, Containing Yolk Sac tumor, Associated with Hematologic Neoplasia: PM 13633 Case 11: Young Male with Metastasis: Do not Waste Time-Look for the Primary in the Testes: PM 19388 Case 12: Occult, Peripheral, Mucin-secreting Adenocarcinoma of Lung with Florid Meningeal Carcinomatosis along with Thrombotic Microangiopathy and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Leading to Bilateral Renal Infarction: PM 26226 Case 13: Young Male with Occult, Diffuse Type, Mucin-secreting Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach with Extensive Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis, Presenting with Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: PM 21829 Section 3: Infections-Adult Cases Case 14: Amebic Ileocolitis, Perforation and Liver Abscess: PM 18836 Case 15: Cerebral Toxoplasmosis in a Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive Patient: PM 19210 Case 16: Pulmonary Hyalinizing Granuloma with Recent Onset Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis in an Immunocompetent Male: PM 21122 Case 17: Leptospirosis with Multiorgan Involvement: PM 22793 Case 18: Silicotuberculosis: PM 26075 Case 19: Rabies Meningoencephalitis, Post-Pet Dog Bite: PM 27786 Section 4: Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disorders-Adult Cases Case 20: Extrahepatic Portal Venous Obstruction due to Cavernomatous Transformation of Portal Vein and Portal Cavernoma Cholangiopathy: PM 22260 Case 21: Chronic Budd-Chiari Syndrome with Mesoatrial Shunt, Venocentric Cirrhosis, Hepatocellular Carcinoma Infiltrating into the Hepatic Duct Causing Obstruction and Hemobilia: PM 27800 Case 22: Acute on Chronic Pancreatitis Leading to Portal Vein Pyemia, with Multiple Liver Abscesses and Life-threatening Sepsis Shock: PM 25975 Case 23: Lipomatous Pseudohypertrophy of the Pancreas with Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome Type II and Inflammatory Myopathy: PM 22590 Case 24: Young Male with Early Onset Micronodular Cirrhosis due to Synergistic Hepatotoxic Effect of Alcohol and Hepatitis C Virus Infection along with Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis: PM 27791 Case 25: Diffuse Hepatocellular Carcinoma Arising in a Setting of Mixed Nodular Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C Virus and Alcohol Related: PM 26695 Case 26: Acute Liver Failure and Encephalopathy in a Case of Dengue Shock Syndrome: PM 25035 Case 27: Postpartum, Hyperacute, Fulminant Hepatic Failure due to Hepatitis E Virus: PM 26595 Case 28: Sporadic, Hepatitis E-related Massive Hepatic Necrosis in a Young Female: PM 26254 Case 2
This book is a practical guide to imaging techniques in obstetrics and gynaecology. Beginning with an overview of the ultrasound machine, 3D and 4D ultrasound, and examination of the female pelvis, the next chapters cover the role of colour flow and Doppler, and ultrasound, in infertility, and the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis of gynaecological disorders. The following chapters provide in depth discussion on the use of ultrasound in obstetrics, for both general pregnancy progress and health check-ups, and for abnormal conditions such as bleeding, placenta problems, and malformations. The final sections provide guidance on ultrasound report writing and how to train ultrasound techniques. The comprehensive text is further enhanced by ultrasound and Doppler images, diagrams and tables. Key points Practical guide to imaging techniques in obstetrics and gynaecology Clearly explains interpretation of images for accurate diagnosis Includes guidance on ultrasound report writing and ultrasound training techniques Highly illustrated with ultrasound images, diagrams and tables
This book provides authentic and comprehensive information on the concepts, methods, functional details and applications of nano-emulsions. Following an introduction to the applications of nanotechnology in the development of foods, it elaborates on food-grade nano-emulsion and their significance, discusses various techniques and methods for producing food-grade nano-emulsion, and reviews the main ingredient and component of food-grade nano-emulsions. Further, the book includes a critical review of the engineering aspect of fabricating food-grade nano-emulsions and describe recently developed vitamin encapsulated nano-systems. In closing, it discuss the challenges and opportunities of characterizing nano-emulsified systems, the market risks and opportunities of nano-emulsified foods, and packaging techniques and safety issues – including risk identification and risk management – for nano-foods. The book offers a unique guide for scientists and researchers working in this field. It will also help researchers, policymakers, industry personnel, journalists and the general public to understand food nanotechnology in great detail.
This Element explores multi-faceted linkages between feeding and relationship formation based on ethnographic case studies in Morocco, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Costa Rica. Research demonstrates that there are many culturally valued ways of feeding children, contradicting the idea of a single universally optimal feeding standard. It demonstrates further that in many parts of the world, feeding plays a central role in bonding and relationship formation, something largely overlooked in current developmental theories. Analysis shows that feeding contributes to relationship formation through what we call proximal, transactional, and distal dimensions. This Element argues that feeding practices can lead to qualitatively distinct forms of relationships. It has important theoretical and practical implications, calling for the expansion of attachment theory to include feeding and body-centered caregiving and significant changes to global interventions currently based on 'responsive feeding.' This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
SECTION 1: Historical Aspects of ART SECTION 2: General Principles in Managing Infertile Couples SECTION 3: Common Gynecological Disorders and Infertility SECTION 4: Fertility Enhancing Endoscopic Surgeries SECTION 5: Current Concepts in Male Infertility SECTION 6: Radiology in Infertility SECTION 7: Ovarian Stimulation SECTION 8: The Endometrium SECTION 9: The IVF Lab: Establishing and Maintenance; and Technical Aspects SECTION 10: Clinical Procedures and Protocols SECTION 11: Beyond ART SECTION 12: Cryopreservation SECTION 13: Third Party Reproduction SECTION 14: Preimplantation Genetic Testing SECTION 15: Regulations of ART in India SECTION 16: Miscellaneous and Future Directions Index
This book presents state-of-the-art research on intrusion detection using reinforcement learning, fuzzy and rough set theories, and genetic algorithm. Reinforcement learning is employed to incrementally learn the computer network behavior, while rough and fuzzy sets are utilized to handle the uncertainty involved in the detection of traffic anomaly to secure data resources from possible attack. Genetic algorithms make it possible to optimally select the network traffic parameters to reduce the risk of network intrusion. The book is unique in terms of its content, organization, and writing style. Primarily intended for graduate electrical and computer engineering students, it is also useful for doctoral students pursuing research in intrusion detection and practitioners interested in network security and administration. The book covers a wide range of applications, from general computer security to server, network, and cloud security.
Aleph-naught is a performative text that creatively harnesses Dinesh’s findings from three of her previous works: Memos from a Theatre Lab: Exploring What Immersive Theatre “Does”, Memos from a Theatre Lab: Spaces, Relationships, & Immersive Theatre, and Memos from a Theatre Lab: Immersive Theatre & Time. As the latest endeavour in Dinesh’s ongoing commitment to creating socially relevant, immersive, theatrical works, this book contains “A Play” and “A Plan”: a script that can be staged; a plan for how to work with participants (performers and spectators) in the realisation of that script. By using one specific play to address larger questions around staging Immersive Theatre, Aleph-naught is a unique resource for practitioners and researchers who are committed to immersive forms of socially relevant theatre praxis.
THESIS Submitted to the Punjab Agricultural University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY. ABSTRACT Substandard and waste mango (Mangifera indica) variety Dussehri was utilized for ethanol fermentation by Saccharomyces Cerevisiae var. ellipsoideus strain montrachet (@ 15% v/v). Ethanol 9.0% v/v was produced from the substrate with initial TSS of 20.0° B (pH 5.0). The optimum fermentation period was 96 hours at 30° C. Potassium metabisulphite (KMS @ 50 ppm) prevented contamination. Chemical analysis and sensory evaluation have classified the mango wine as of commercially outstanding quality. Aqueous ethanol was dehydrated with Calcium chloride (@18 gm/100 ml) yielding 99.5% ethyl alcohol which can be used as liquid fuel.
This book is a concise guide to the diagnosis and management of reproductive health issues in adolescents that may lead to future fertility problems. Beginning with an overview of female adolescence and reproductive development, the following chapters cover different disorders including PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), endometriosis, anaemia, menstrual abnormalities, teenage pregnancy and abortion, STIs and more. Each section provides step by step guidance from history taking, signs and symptoms, and clinical examination, to diagnosis and therapy. A complete chapter covers the 2012 POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act. Key points Concise guide to reproductive health issues in adolescents, subsequently leading to fertility problems Discusses investigation, diagnosis and management of numerous disorders Covers POCSO Act 2012 Includes clinical images and figures to assist learning
The National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF), announced in the Government of India’s Budget 2010-11, is seen as a major step in India's quest for energy security and reducing the carbon intensity of energy. Funding research and innovative projects in clean energy technologies, and harnessing renewable energy sources to reduce dependence on fossil fuels constitute the objectives of the NCEF. The NCEF’s utilization of funds is considered to be rather low and disbursements poorly aligned with the fund’s stated objectives, thus posing a potential risk of diluting the focus of NCEF with adverse implications for the much-needed research and innovation in the clean energy sector in India. The book provides a detailed framework for promoting effective utilization and administration of NCEF. To this effect, it identifies the most promising avenues for utilization of NCEF resources for catalytic opportunities and deployment of new technologies. It also identifies and prioritizes the specific energy sub-sectors towards which the NCEF resources are directed. It also makes suggestions for designing a smart monitoring and evaluation framework for the NCEF. This work provides significant information for the government so that appropriate mid-course corrections may be made in a timely manner. This will also be useful in honing the strategic thinking on a suitable energy-technology policy and an assessment of technology needs and other barriers to the clean energy sector in India.
This textbook for undergraduate students aims at providing an in-depth understanding of the relationship between diet, nutrients, health, diseases, and drug treatment. The book presents a comprehensive but detailed view of the field of Nutritional Biochemistry; balancing the historical with contemporary findings, the descriptive with the experimental, structure with function as well as the mechanistic and the clinical aspects of any particular nutrient. Though the major emphasis of the book is on Nutritional Biochemistry, the book also attempts to provide an insight into other related and relevant areas. Amongst the topics that are covered are: nutraceuticals, food, and nutrient interactions; the newly emerging field of the human microbiome, its interdependence on diet and human health as well as the public health concerns which is a looming burden of non-communicable diseases. Each chapter begins with an insight into the history of discovery and structure of the nutrient, its absorption, and metabolism, physiological functions, ending with diseases associated with nutrient deficiency/toxicity along with a clinical perspective. Apart from this, the book emphasizes the biochemical basis of physiological responses and correlates the same with symptoms identifying the pathophysiology. This textbook caters to students of undergraduate courses like Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Home Science; Nutrition and Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, and Nursing.
3D Printing in Biotechnology: Current Technologies and Applications explains the basic designs and recent progress in the application of 3D printing within various biotechnology fields. The book is a compilation of the basic fundamentals, designs, current applications, and future considerations related to this emerging technology, and summarizes the promising application of 3D bioprinting. Chapters contain detailed state-of-the-art knowledge to assist in the development and design of 3D printers, with applications in the medical, food, and environmental fields. This book will appeal to researchers and students from different disciplines, including materials science and technology, food, agriculture, and various biomedical fields.The content includes industrial applications and fills the gap between the research conducted in the laboratory and practical applications in related industries. - Offers an introduction to the emerging technologies and sectors in the field of 3D printing - Discusses the development of sustainable materials and bio-inks - Provides a guide for medical professionals and practitioners to incorporate current 3D printing technology into their medical practice - Bridges the knowledge gap for current designs used in 3D printing technology for designing an efficient and innovative 3D printer - Previews the technological basis for new farming practices and food engineering concepts utilizing 3D techniques
Unlikely Hero offers an exclusive glimpse into Om Puri's private life, his struggles and anxieties, and the woes of his heart. Discover the Om Puri no one knows about - the tongue-tied actor from Punjab with stars in his eyes; the incorrigible flirt in drama school; the connoisseur of food and expert cook; and the complete family man. Featuring amusing anecdotes with his family, shocking episodes with the stalwarts of Indian and British cinema, and the nail-biting suspense of his love life, the tale is complemented by rare and unusual photographs. Told with wit, honesty, and elan, this book is a fitting tribute to the inspirational tale of Om Puri - one of the most talented actors of India. The late Patrick Swayze, Om Puri's co-actor in City of Joy, recounts the impact Om had on his life, while notable film critic Derek Malcolm talks about Om's immense talent and vast repertoire. Naseeruddin Shah fondly remembers his friendship with Om that began at the National School of Drama and Om's rise in the national and international film industry.
In Home Rule Nandita Sharma traces the historical formation and political separation of Natives and Migrants from the nineteenth century to the present to theorize the portrayal of Migrants as “colonial invaders.” The imperial-state category of Native, initially a mark of colonized status, has been revitalized in what Sharma terms the Postcolonial New World Order of nation-states. Under postcolonial rule, claims to autochthony—being the Native “people of a place”—are mobilized to define true national belonging. Consequently, Migrants—the quintessential “people out of place”—increasingly face exclusion, expulsion, or even extermination. This turn to autochthony has led to a hardening of nationalism(s). Criteria for political membership have shrunk, immigration controls have intensified, all while practices of expropriation and exploitation have expanded. Such politics exemplify the postcolonial politics of national sovereignty, a politics that Sharma sees as containing our dreams of decolonization. Home Rule rejects nationalisms and calls for the dissolution of the ruling categories of Native and Migrant so we can build a common, worldly place where our fundamental liberty to stay and move is realized.
Shades of Love, is a daring and intimate exploration of the different colours of love. Each piece of work allows readers to muse about their own experiences of love, whether it be self, familial, platonic or romantic.
‘What is happening in Kashmir?’ Chronicles from Kashmir explores this question through a site-adaptive 24-hour theatrical performance. Developed between 2013 and 2018 by the Ensemble Kashmir Theatre Akademi and Nandita Dinesh, the play uses a durational, promenade format to immerse its audience within a multitude of perspectives on life in Kashmir. From a wedding celebration that is interrupted by curfew, to schoolboys divided by policing strategies, and soldiers struggling with a toxic mixture of boredom and trauma, Chronicles from Kashmir uses performance, installation and collaborative creation to grapple with Kashmir’s conflicts through the lenses of outsiders, insiders, and everyone in between. Due to varying degrees of censorship and suppression, the play has not been performed live since 2017. This book is, therefore, an attempt to keep Chronicles from Kashmir alive by including filmed scenes, a script, contextual questions, a glossary, and illuminating introductions by Nandita Dinesh and EKTA founder Bhawani Bashir Yasir. A valuable Open Access resource for practitioners, educators and students of performance and conflict, this book is also stimulating reading for anybody who has asked, ‘What is happening in Kashmir?’ This playscript includes: Twenty filmed scenes of the play in performance A range of contextual questions to stimulate discussion on staging site-adaptive theatre in places of conflict A helpful glossary
An Undercover Operation Involving Burmese Rebels And Indian Intelligence Agencies Set Amidst The Palm Trees And Beaches Of The Andaman Islands. " It All Went Horribly Wrong. Were The Burmese Betrayed By Indian Intelligence? If So, Why? " Haksar S Investigation Unfolds Like A Thriller Set Against The Background Of The Geo-Politics Of The Indian Ocean. Why Is Democratic India Silent About The Struggle For Liberty In Burma? When Nandita Haksar Took Up The Case Of Thirty-Six Burmese Prisoners In Port Blair S Jail, She Thought It Was A Simple Case Of Illegal Detention. But As She Painstakingly Pieced Her Clients Stories Together, The Case Took On A Markedly More Complex Colour. The Burmese Claimed They Had Been Double-Crossed By An Indian Military Intelligence Agent During An Undercover Operation In The Andaman Islands. The Operation Had The Support Of India S Intelligence Agencies; In Return The Burmese Were To Receive Assistance In Their Struggle Against Myanmar S Military Junta. Yet It All Went Horribly Wrong: During The Operation Some Burmese Freedom Fighters Were Shot Dead And Subsequently The Thirty Six Survivors Were Held Without Charges. The Agent Disappeared. Haksar S Investigation Unfolds Like A Thriller Set Against The Background Of The Geo-Politics Of The Indian Ocean. The Rivalries Between India And China, The Growing Importance Of Myanmar S Gas Reserves And The Insurgencies In India S North-East Are All Critical Factors In The Chain Of Events. Rogue Agent Exposes Not Only The Injustice Meted To The Thirty-Six Burmese Prisoners And The Extraordinary Silence Of The State On The Circumstances Surrounding The Agent S Disappearance But It Also Argues That By Keeping Patriots From The Burmese Resistance In Jail In Order To Placate The Myanmar Military Junta, India Has Broken Its Own Laws And Has Violated The Spirit Of Its Own Constitution.
“Fine! You’re all kings. In fact, we ALL can be kings!” **** She’s Rosalie Amber Stan. A simple teenage girl, who made a wish to have a more adventurous life, was a victim of an abduction by the Fae queen to a different realm. She was brought to a castle with 5 supernatural princes, who are fighting for the throne. The queen gave her a task to be the one to choose the future heir to their kingdom. Little did she know that the queen only wanted one thing from her and the princes: Romance. Between a sparkly wizard, a rude obnoxious elf, a flirty vampire, and a couple of twin trouble-making wolf princes; Is there really a right choice? And why is there a wolf spirit, who suddenly awakened upon sensing her arrival, kept stalking her? A romantic-comedy in ‘another world’ with a quirky-temperamental female heroine learning the culture of this new fantasy world.
Shades of Love, is a daring and intimate exploration of the different colours of love. Each piece of work allows readers to muse about their own experiences of love, whether it be self, familial, platonic or romantic.
The air pollution and greenhouse gas emission problem has been exacerbated in India due to large population increase and rapid economic growth. The Indo-Gangetic Plains of Northern India, one of the most fertile regions of the world, has become one of the most polluted regions. The region has emerged as a ‘hot spot’ for air pollution, especially ozone (O3), threatening food-grain production. The air quality data show large parts of India suffering from high pollution load. Unfortunately, O3 monitoring is still in its infancy. There are reports of O3-caused yield and biomass losses in crops ranging between 10% and 51%, offsetting a significant portion of the Gross Domestic Productivity growth rate. There are no O3 experiments conducted with Indian tree species, but the crop losses suggest that O3 may have a deleterious impact also in long-lived trees in the Indian area. There is a critical need to study how O3will impact trees and forest ecosystems.
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