What's the secret of Modi's mass appeal? How does the RSS help at election time? Does communal incitement actually win votes? Why did Amit ShahÕs election maths fail him in Bihar? Prashant Jha answers these questions and more, dissecting the BJPÕs election machine with authority and insight
This work is an original attempt to study the influence of print technology on the Muslims of Tamil Nadu and their literature. It is based on the literary works published by the Tamil Muslims from 1835, when restrictions on printing were removed, to 1920 when they participated in the Khilafat movement. By extension, the study of this literature becomes a study of the origin, society, and identity of the Tamil Muslims.
This lively account of Nepal's recent history conveys the complexities of life in its better-known Himalayan regions as well as in the Terai, or foothills.
The enactment of the national Right to Information (RTI) Act in 2005 has been produced, consumed, and celebrated as an important event of democratic deepening in India both in terms of the process that led to its enactment (arising from a grassroots movement) and its outcome (fundamentally altering the citizen--state relationship). This book proposes that the explanatory factors underlying this event may be more complex than imagined thus far. The book discusses how the leadership of the grassroots movement was embedded within the ruling elite and possessed the necessary resources as well as unparalleled access to spaces of power for the movement to be successful. It shows how the democratisation of the higher bureaucracy along with the launch of the economic liberalisation project meant that the urban, educated, high-caste, upper-middle class elite that provided critical support to the demand for an RTI Act was no longer vested in the state and had moved to the private sector. Mirroring this shift, the framing of the RTI Act during the 1990s saw its ambit reduced to the government, even as there was a concomitant push to privatise public goods and services. It goes on to investigate the Indian RTI Act within the global explosion of freedom of information laws over the last two decades, and shows how international pressures had a direct and causal impact both on its content and the timing of its enactment. Taking the production of the RTI Act as a lens, the book argues that while there is much to celebrate in the consolidation of procedural democracy in India over the last six decades, existing social and political structures may limit the extent and forms of democratic deepening occurring in the near future. It will be of interest to those working in the fields of South Asian Law, Asian Politics, and Civil Society.
Writing in the eighteenth century, the Persian-language litterateurs of late Mughal Delhi were aware that they could no longer take for granted the relations of Persian with Islamic imperial power, relations that had enabled Persian literary life to flourish in India since the tenth century C.E. Persian Authorship and Canonicity in Late Mughal Delhi situates the diverse textual projects of ‘Abd al-Qādir “Bīdil” and his students within the context of politically threatened but poetically prestigious Delhi, exploring the writers’ use of the Perso-Arabic and Hindavi literary canons to fashion their authorship. Breaking with the tendency to categorize and characterize Persian literature according to the dynasty in power, this book argues for the indirectness and complexity of the relations between poetics and politics. Among its original contributions is an interpretation of Bīdil’s Sufi adaptation of a Braj-Avadhi tale of utopian Hindu kingship, a novel hypothesis on the historicism of Sirāj al-Din ‘Alī Khān “Ārzū”s oeuvre and a study of how Bindrāban Dās “Khvushgū" entwined the contrasting models of authorship in Bīdil and Ārzū to formulate his voice as a Sufi historian of the Persian poetic tradition. The first book-length work in English on ‘Abd al-Qādir “Bīdil” and his circle of Persian literati, this is a valuable resource for students and scholars of both South Asian and Iranian studies, as well as Persian literature and Sufism.
This book shows the effectiveness of DRASTIC model in a geographical setting for validation of vulnerable zones and presents the optimization of parameters for the development of precise maps highlighting several zones with varied contamination. Impact of vadose zone has also been assessed by considering every sub-surface layer. Exclusive title covering effectiveness of DRASTIC model for groundwater vulnerability assessment Reviews of the strengths and limitations of assessment methods Presents multi-criteria evaluation of hydro-geological and anthropogenic factors Discusses integration with geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) Includes application of groundwater governance framework with a case study study of a geographical setting
This book provides a hybrid methodology for engineering of trickle bed reactors by integrating conventional reaction engineering models with state-of-the-art computational flow models. The content may be used in several ways and at various stages in the engineering process: it may be used as a basic resource for making appropriate reactor engineering decisions in practice; as study material for a course on reactor design, operation, or optimization of trickle bed reactors; or in solving practical reactor engineering problems. The authors assume some background knowledge of reactor engineering and numerical techniques. - Facilitates development of high fidelity models for industrial applications - Facilitates selection and application of appropriate models - Guides development and application of computational models to trickle beds
In this book, the author sets out in detail the earlier domination of Urdu-speaking Muslim, their clash of interests with the Tamil Muslim traders and the ultimate takeover of the Muslim League in the south by the Tamil group. Narrated in an easy style, this study of the recent history of Tamil Muslims is an important contribution to sociological and historical analyses of the movement.
This book explains use of data science-based techniques for modeling and providing optimal solutions to complex problems in civil engineering. It discusses civil engineering problems like air, water and land pollution, climate crisis, transportation infrastructures, traffic and travel modes, mobility services, and so forth. Divided into two sections, the first one deals with the basics of data science and essential mathematics while the second section covers pertinent applications in structural and environmental engineering, construction management, and transportation. Features: Details information on essential mathematics required to implement civil engineering applications using data science techniques. Discusses broad background of data science and its fundamentals. Focusses on structural engineering, transportation systems, water resource management, geomatics, and environmental engineering. Includes python programming libraries to solve complex problems. Addresses various real-world applications of data science based civil engineering use cases. This book aims at senior undergraduate students in Civil Engineering and Applied Data Science.
What is that you can refer to as the greatest achievement in life when achieving something ushers the end? Love is a strong and strange expression, but is it enough when no togetherness is longed for? A generational legend and his unheard story of overcoming a phase shrouded with a cloak of despair and self-doubt. Two destinies, two dreams, two heartbreaks, two lives fighting to move forward – two strangers. Sometimes, it is OK to break the rules and be selfish, because people would know only what they are told. Ever wondered, why did the mightiest and knowledgeable of them, surrendered it all to invite his own peril? Six intriguing tales of passion, sacrifice, ambition and the unspoken perseverance needed to become a protagonist in one’s own story.
Prashant Sharma currently lives in Delhi and works in a multinational bank. An engineer (DCE) and MBA by education, he took to writing in his second year at IIM Lucknow and this is his third book after ‘Love, Life & Beer Can!’ (2010 release) – A humorous take on growing up, and ‘If I pretend I am Story’ (2011 release ) – an underworld story bringing back the angry young man.
Meaning Is Everywhere sketches a theory of meaning from the ground up—with potentially profound consequences. In a sweeping narrative that arcs from the origins of meaning through the emergence of present-day science and technology, Prashant Parikh offers a fresh perspective on some of the most significant challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world, including the promise of AI, relief from scarcity and polarization, and the possibility of at least partial utopias.
This memoir is written by a technocrat who in his mid-40s, decided to record his life journey until now, by bringing together and interweaving multiple layers and different strands of episodes and experiences that make up his life. The memoir begins with his roots and the trials that have deeply impacted him and his family through generations, passed down through storytelling and memory. He is deeply engaged in technology and constantly searches the intangible world of divinity for larger answers to life. It is a compelling narrative that holds out hopes for humanity in the midst of strife and struggle, offering insights to heal hearts with love and peace.
How does the Indian legal system work to serve you – and what does it ask of you as a citizen? What are the major laws, codes, and procedures you should arm yourself with to harness the good of the system and fight its ills and travails? Eminent lawyer Prashant Chandra takes the reader through a riveting, detailed, and comprehensive journey through some of India’s laws that are of central relevance to daily life. The primary focus of his book is the importance of liberty. It looks with academic thoroughness on Indian laws relating to liberty.
Discover How Electronic Health Records Are Built to Drive the Next Generation of Healthcare Delivery The increased role of IT in the healthcare sector has led to the coining of a new phrase "health informatics," which deals with the use of IT for better healthcare services. Health informatics applications often involve maintaining the health records of individuals, in digital form, which is referred to as an Electronic Health Record (EHR). Building and implementing an EHR infrastructure requires an understanding of healthcare standards, coding systems, and frameworks. This book provides an overview of different health informatics resources and artifacts that underlie the design and development of interoperable healthcare systems and applications. Electronic Health Record: Standards, Coding Systems, Frameworks, and Infrastructures compiles, for the first time, study and analysis results that EHR professionals previously had to gather from multiple sources. It benefits readers by giving them an understanding of what roles a particular healthcare standard, code, or framework plays in EHR design and overall IT-enabled healthcare services along with the issues involved. This book on Electronic Health Record: Offers the most comprehensive coverage of available EHR Standards including ISO, European Union Standards, and national initiatives by Sweden, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia, and many others Provides assessment of existing standards Includes a glossary of frequently used terms in the area of EHR Contains numerous diagrams and illustrations to facilitate comprehension Discusses security and reliability of data
A stunning array of voices guaranteed to make you think, feel, dream The MetroPlus Playwright Award was instituted in 2008 by The Hindu for the best original, unpublished and unperformed English script. Harlesden High Street by Abhishek Majumdar, the 2008 winner, is an evocative, complex play about displacement and optimism. Through its motley characters and shifts of time and space, this play captures the limited world of immigrants, their frustrations and their dilemmas. The Skeleton Woman by Prashant Prakash and Kalki Koechlin, the 2009 winners, is a love story about two people who defeat fantastical odds to be together. Swinging between reality and make-believe, it weaves together an Inuit folk tale and a modern-day story about a young fisherman-turned-writer with a potent imagination and his long-suffering wife. Taramandal by Neel Chaudhuri, the winner for 2010, borrows the protagonist from Satyajit Ray’s short story ‘Patol Babu Filmstar’. Chaudhuri uses a host of characters to masterfully construct a parallel narrative that mirrors Patol’s journey to disillusionment. Three Plays questions definitions and pushes boundaries. It is a powerful reminder of who and where we are on the cultural map.
Courtesy ki Maa ki", is a "first of a kind" book, deeply rooted in popular human emotions. These positive emotions are treated as extremely valuable & necessary, if one is pursuing success & happiness in life. This book takes a diagrammatically opposite view of these emotions which can turn into equally negative emotions, in certain peculiar situations. For example, "Patience", a great virtue, can sabotage your plans in particular and life in general, if exercised in inappropriate situations. Read on to find out 10 such pious character traits which can become venomous for you, in certain scenarios.
The conceptual framework presented in this book is a first of its kind in the sense that it provides a robust yet simple way of determining the underlying aspect of various matters which have always daunted the human psyche. The novel narrative is captivating and invokes the inquisitiveness of the reader seeking to acquire a formidable understanding of the overall environment. “Ternicode” as the title goes is in itself, a lexical or semantic neologism. This new term strikes an immediate chord resonating the trigeminal relationship of factors associated with any phenomena. It intends to resolve all complexities and conflicts that emerge with the conventional methods of logic and reasoning. The author has taken care not to oversimplify the arguments presented while maintaining a sensible flow of information that provides valuable insight into the inherent nature of things that matter but appear elusive to our general understanding. It would not be an understatement to say that through the careful analysis of prominent personalities across numerous fields, the author indeed makes a powerful impact that shakes the foundations of traditional methods of leadership management. Last but not the least, as they say – Do not judge a book by its cover; this book has hidden jewels served on a platter for those who are starved of food for the mind.
The landmark text that belongs in the hands of every cardiologist―fully updated and reorganized to make it more patient-centric than ever A Doody's Core Title for 2023! World-famous for its authority and clinical relevance, Fuster and Hurst’s The Heart is cardiology’s longest continuously published reference book. Written to meet the ever-changing needs of cardiologists, fellows, and interns, this trusted classic offers a solid foundation in cardiovascular medicine and complete coverage of all major cardiovascular topics. This fifteenth edition presents a greater focus on the practicalities of patient care. Additionally, the content is ordered in a more methodical pattern, from mechanism to management. Reflecting the latest technical, therapeutic, and clinical advances, Fuster and Hurst’s The Heart provides invaluable concise summaries of major new trials and guidelines. Authoritative Coverage and Unmatched Utility: Central Illustrations New section on cardiovascular critical care New chapter "Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19" Chapter summaries ACC/AHA/ESC guidelines in all chapters 1,200+ photos and illustrations Sections Include: Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease Atherosclerosis and Coronary Heart Disease Diseases of the Great Vessels and Peripheral Vessels Valvular Heart Disease Rhythm and Conduction Abnormalities Heart Failure Diseases of the Pericardium Cardiopulmonary Disease Critical Cardiovascular Care Adult Congenital Heart Disease Special Populations and Topics in Cardiovascular Disease
Become a Master of Point & Figure Charts Prashant Shah, one of the prominent Point & Figure analysts, has presented a wonderful method in the simplest possible way. His approach of making things objective and rule-based has lent a new dimension to the world's oldest charting technique. This is a comprehensive book on trading and analysis using the Point and Figure methodology. The concepts are explained with many real-life chart examples from the Indian market. A peek into what you will find: • What is a Point & Figure chart and how to plot it? • Basic and advanced price patterns with numerous chart examples, trading rules for all patterns. • Simple and effective ways to identify trend. • How to use P&F counts to arrive at high-probability price target. • How to use traditional tools and indicators in P&F charts. • High probability patterns to capture momentum stocks and sectors. • Objective method to identify market outperformers using Relative Strength. • A few indicators developed, by the author, exclusively for P&F charts. • 20-years of Back-testing results of P&F patterns providing interesting market insights. Both experienced as well as novice can benefit from the concepts discussed. A thorough understanding of the contents of the book would help the reader reduce the noise and achieve consistent success in markets using the Point & Figure charts.
Profitable Trading with Renko Charts One of the oldest and most popular Japanese charting methods, Renko can be used to profitably trade all types of financial markets and instruments — and over any time frame. Renko charts offer traders many unique and unmatched advantages over other charting methods: • Renko charts are simple to use • Trends are easier to identify in Renko charts since the price is always either clearly bullish or bearish • Due to their uncluttered appearance, significant tradeable patterns are much easier to spot in Renko charts • Being objective in nature, entry and exit signals are clearly defined in Renko charts, making it easier to trade profitably • By eliminating insignificant price action, Renko charts help traders control overtrading — one of the biggest sources of trading losses. This comprehensive book provides step-by-step guidance, from the basics of Renko charts to advanced methods of analysis and trading, keeping in mind Indian market characteristics: • What a Renko chart is — and how to plot it • How to use the traditional tools of technical analysis on Renko charts • Thorough description and analysis of major price patterns in Renko, along with examples and trading rules for each • How to use the unique features of Renko charts to identify strong sectors and strong stocks to trade • How to profit from the unique Renko chart indicators • How to effectively use Renko charts across multiple time frames • Tested and effective trading strategies for all kinds of markets, with rule-based entry and exit criteria • PLUS: 250+ charts and examples from Indian markets. With recent advancement in technology making Renko easily accessible on popular charting software, this book will help both experienced and novice traders to profit from this very powerful system.
Manual of Cardiac Surgery Instruments is an essential manual for students, paramedics, cardiac surgeons and cardiac theatre nurses. This book provides guidance on the use of an extensive range of cardiac instruments from sterna saw to cardioplegia cannula. The book is divided into sixteen chapters, the first eight focussing on common instruments such as clamps, retractors, forceps and scissors. Chapter nine covers miscellaneous instruments and further chapters describe instruments used in specific procedures, such as minimally invasive surgery and off-pump CABG, and arterial and venous cannulation. Questions and answers are provided with each instrument, making Manual of Cardiac Surgery Instruments an ideal source of preparation for examinations. This compact books contains 205 full colour images, providing easy reference in a busy clinical setting Key Points Essential guide to a range of cardiac instruments 205 full colour images Compact size for easy use
A hands-on guide to creating, monitoring, and tuning a high performance Spring web application Key Features Understand common performance pitfalls and improve your application's performance Build and deploy strategies for complex applications using the microservice architecture Understand internals of JVM - the core of all Java Runtime Environments Book Description While writing an application, performance is paramount. Performance tuning for real-world applications often involves activities geared toward detecting bottlenecks. The recent release of Spring 5.0 brings major advancements in the rich API provided by the Spring framework, which means developers need to master its tools and techniques to achieve high performance applications. Hands-On High Performance with Spring 5 begins with the Spring framework's core features, exploring the integration of different Spring projects. It proceeds to evaluate various Spring specifications to identify those adversely affecting performance. You will learn about bean wiring configurations, aspect-oriented programming, database interaction, and Hibernate to focus on the metrics that help identify performance bottlenecks. You will also look at application monitoring, performance optimization, JVM internals, and garbage collection optimization. Lastly, the book will show you how to leverage the microservice architecture to build a high performance and resilient application. By the end of the book, you will have gained an insight into various techniques and solutions to build and troubleshoot high performance Spring-based applications. What you will learn Master programming best practices and performance improvement with bean wiring Analyze the performance of various AOP implementations Explore database interactions with Spring to optimize design and configuration Solve Hibernate performance issues and traps Leverage multithreading and concurrent programming to improve application performance Gain a solid foundation in JVM performance tuning using various tools Learn the key concepts of the microservice architecture and how to monitor them Perform Spring Boot performance tuning, monitoring, and health checks Who this book is for If you’re a Spring developer who’d like to build high performance applications and have more control over your application's performance in production and development, this book is for you. Some familiarity with Java, Maven, and Eclipse is necessary.
This fourth edition presents clinicians with the most recent developments in ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology. Beginning with an introduction to the physics, machines and measurements used in ultrasonography, the following sections provide in depth coverage of its use in diagnosing and managing different obstetrical and gynaecological conditions. The text also covers infertility, interventional procedures, other methods in radiology and legal and ethical issues. Presented in an easy to follow, bulleted format, this new edition includes numerous ultrasound images, illustrations and tables, as well as a quick reference appendices section which includes AIUM (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine) Guidelines and protocols from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Key points New edition presenting clinicians with latest developments in ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology Easy to follow, bulleted format with numerous ultrasound images, illustrations and tables Includes AIUM Guidelines and protocols from Thomas Jefferson University
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