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Comparative Embryology of Angiosperms Vol. 1/2

By: Brij M. Johri,Kunda B. Ambegaokar,Prem S. Srivastava

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Comparative Embryology of Angiosperms Vol. 1/2

By: Brij M. Johri,Kunda B. Ambegaokar,Prem S. Srivastava

COMPARATIVE EMBRYOLOGY OF ANGIOSPERMS is a review of the developmental processes leading to sexual reproduction in flowering plants. On the basis of embryological data and certain evidences from other areas of study, it lays special emphasis on the relationship among and within the families and orders of angiosperms. Occasionally, inaccuracies in observation and interpretation are pointed out, alternative interpretations offered, gaps in our knowledge highlighted, and prospects outlined. The text is documented with 36 tables, 376 figures, and about 5000 literature citations, which contribute to making this book comprehensive. Besides students and research workers interested in angiosperm embyology, taxonomists, plant breeders, agriculturists, and horticulturists will also find much useful information in this treatise.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3642763952

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Phytochemical, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Aerva lanta against respiratory and urinary tract infection organisms

By: Prem Jose Vazhacharickal,John Joseph,Saritha S Janardhanan

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Phytochemical, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Aerva lanta against respiratory and urinary tract infection organisms

By: Prem Jose Vazhacharickal,John Joseph,Saritha S Janardhanan

In the traditional system of medicine, the plant is being used as diuretic and anthelmintic, antidiabetic, expectorant and in the treatment of lithiasis. The plant is used for arresting haemorrhage during pregnancy, burn healing, as an anti-inflammatory, headache, skin diseases to dissolve kidney and gall bladder stones. Bacterial pathogens have evolved numerous defence mechanism against antimicrobial agents hence resistance to old and newly produced drugs is on the rise. The phenomenon of antibiotic resistance exhibited by the pathogenic minor has led to the need for screening of several medicinal plants for their potential antimicrobial activity. In the present study various extracts Aerva lanata were tested against pathogens of UTI & RTI (Staphylococus aureus, Pseudomonas sp, E. coli, Klebsiella sp.) Among the organism tested Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli showed the maximum clear zone with Aqueous extract followed by the Pseudomonas sp, Klebsiella sp, phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of sterols, saponins, glycosides phenols and resins. The phytochemicals were separated by paper chromatography and identification based on Rf valves. Antioxidant array was also carried out and found to possess antioxidant potential. This study will aim the clinician to prescribe adequate treatment for urinary tract and respiratory tract infections.

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1982985402

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Diamond Days with Osho

The New Diamond Sutra

By: Ma Prem Shunyo

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Diamond Days with Osho

The New Diamond Sutra

By: Ma Prem Shunyo

This is the diary of the roller-coaster ride of Shunyo's inner and outer adventures, which proved to be both life and sanity threatening yet profoundly rewarding. The story is told of how a western woman became a disciple of the greatest Mystic of this century. In its simple style she takes the reader through hair-raising adventures from prison, to attempted murder and finally to the truth of Osho's death by thallium poisoning by the American authorities. Running parallel with these outer adventures are her intimate accounts of life with Osho, and her own self-discoveries.

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Motilal Banarsidass Publishe

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8120811119

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9788120811119

Trends and Patterns of Energy Consumption in Indian Agriculture: New insights into the co-integration Model

By: Prasanna Kumar P.S,Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

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Trends and Patterns of Energy Consumption in Indian Agriculture: New insights into the co-integration Model

By: Prasanna Kumar P.S,Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

Energy and food are the major concerns of most of the developing countries including India, because most of its population (57%) depends on agriculture, which contributes 14.5 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country in 2010-11 (Economic Survey 2011-12). India has made a considerable progress in increasing agricultural production and productivity due to the introduction of high yielding varieties, intensive cropping system and increased usage of energy sources like chemicals, fertilizers and high level of mechanization. Agriculture today demands a lot of fossil fuels due to its intensification and market orientation. It demands energy not only directly for its operations but also indirectly for the manufacture of inputs like fertilizers, pesticides and machinery and implements. The productivity of farms depends greatly on the availability and judicious use of farm power by the farmers. Agricultural implements and machines enable the farmers to employ the power judiciously for production purposes. Agricultural machines increase productivity of land and labour by meeting timeliness of farm operations and increase work output per unit time. Besides, its paramount contribution to the multiple cropping and diversification of agriculture, mechanization also enables efficient utilization of inputs such as seeds, fertilizers and irrigation water. Energy consumption is a engine of economic growth in Indian agriculture many energy policies and inventions in India are designed for the needs of industry, transport and urban infrastructure, whilst agricultural energy requirements are frequently overlooked. Although agriculture contributes significantly to economic and social development, energy provision in agriculture has not received the attention the sector deserves. Energy for agriculture needs to have a higher priority in rural policy and technology assessment work in India.

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9798650997467

Making of a Satellite Centre

The Genesis of ISRO's URSC

By: Prem Shanker Goel

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Making of a Satellite Centre

The Genesis of ISRO's URSC

By: Prem Shanker Goel

This book tells the story of the evolution of the Satellite Center which started from a small Satellite Systems Division in 1967 with a handful of engineers to a vibrant R&D center which is playing the lead role in the Indian Satellite Program. India's space program is unique as it is driven by societal applications. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has centers dedicated to various space applications. The ISRO Satellite Centre, now known as the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), has evolved as lead center for Satellite Technology over five decades and has developed state-of-the-art satellites for applications such as remote sensing, satellite communication and space science. Through the story of URSC, the book describes the challenges of putting together new research and development centers and programs and conveys the importance of leadership and project management skills required to undertake such a task. This book is of interest to researchers, professionals, and administrators involved in the development of new R&D facilities and also to space scientists and space enthusiasts across the world.

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Springer Nature

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9811634807

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9789811634802

The Politics of Counterterrorism in India

Strategic Intelligence and National Security in South Asia

By: Prem Mahadevan

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The Politics of Counterterrorism in India

Strategic Intelligence and National Security in South Asia

By: Prem Mahadevan

In the wake of the Mumbai terrorist attacks in November 2008, terrorism and counterterrorism in India became the focus of international, regional and national attention. Here, Prem Mahadevan, by using three case studies of Sikh separatist, Kashmiri separatist and pan-Islamist groups, focuses on the efforts of India's decision-makers and intelligence agencies to create coherent and effective counterterrorism policies and actions. Questioning why Sikh separatist groups have been effectively contained, and yet pan-Islamists have not, Mahadevan draws the conclusion that, due to a gap between the expectations of decision-makers and the capabilities of strategic intelligence agencies, India's ability to prevent terrorist attacks has been undermined. In addition, the role played by Pakistan's intelligence agencies in the border regions is given extensive analytical treatment. Combining a theoretical approach with empirical analysis of India's counterterrorist activities, this book holds valuable information for those examining strategy-making and counterterrorism - practitioners as well as researchers - in addition to those interested in the politics of India.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0857720961

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9780857720962

Yoga, Bhoga and Ardhanariswara

Individuality, Wellbeing and Gender in Tantra

By: Prem Saran

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Yoga, Bhoga and Ardhanariswara

Individuality, Wellbeing and Gender in Tantra

By: Prem Saran

This book is a social–scientific interpretation of the 15 centuries-old Hindu and Buddhist traditions of tantra. It is a self-reflexive study, informed by an insider’s empathy and the apprehension of an Indologist-cum-anthropologist who is also a mystic and an initiated practitioner of the cult himself. Using his personal praxis to inform his research, the author examines three core themes tantra: a ‘holonic’ mandalic individuality that conduces to the mystical experience; a positive valorisation of pleasure and play; and cultural attitudes of gender-mutuality and complementarity as neatly encapsulated in the icon of Shiva as Ardhanariswara. This analysis —as captured by the tantric mandalas of deities in intimate union who vividly enact the three themes — leads to his compelling metathesis, that of tantra serving as a permanent counterculture within Indic civilisation. This book should be of interest to those in anthropology, South Asian studies, religious studies, gender studies, psychology, and philosophy, as also the general reader.

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Routledge

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1136516476

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9781136516474

Pyroelectric Materials

Physics and Applications

By: Ashim Kumar Bain,Prem Chand

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Pyroelectric Materials

Physics and Applications

By: Ashim Kumar Bain,Prem Chand

Pyroelectric Materials An authoritative and practical discussion of pyroelectric materials and their applications In Pyroelectric Materials: Physics and Applications, the authors deliver a comprehensive exploration of the physics of pyroelectric materials and their applications. With authoritative coverage of a wide variety of critical topics in the field, the authors provide the readers with chapters on dielectric fundamentals, pyroelectricity, pyroelectric materials and their applications such as pyroelectric infrared detectors, pyroelectric energy harvesting, and pyroelectric fusion. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the fundamentals of dielectrics, including discussions of polarization, dispersion, relaxation, and the molecular theory of induced charges in a dielectric Comprehensive explorations of pyroelectricity, including its history, theory, and a simple model of pyroelectric effect Perfect for researchers and professionals with an interest in pyroelectric materials, the book is also useful for graduate students taking courses involving pyroelectric materials and their applications.

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John Wiley & Sons

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3527839739

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9783527839735

Economics of energy use in crop production under irrigated situations of Raichur district, Karnataka

By: Prasanna Kumar P. S,Ranjith Kumar P. S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

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Economics of energy use in crop production under irrigated situations of Raichur district, Karnataka

By: Prasanna Kumar P. S,Ranjith Kumar P. S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

Agriculture is the most important sector in the Indian economy and it is basically an energy conversion industry. At present, the use of renewable energy sources such as human labour and animal power is decreasing and the use of mechanical energy (non-renewable in nature) is increasing especially in intensive agriculture leading to adverse effect on farm employment and income distribution. Therefore, a study was carried out to assess economics of energy use in crop production under irrigated situations of Raichur district of Karnataka during the year 2009-10. It was found that the total energy used by small farmers was found to be significantly higher than that of medium and large famers in paddy and cotton cultivation. The total energy used for cotton cultivation was relatively higher (3.23%) than that of paddy cultivation. The output input energy ratio was significantly higher in case of paddy (8.75) than that of cotton (1.78) cultivation. Similar pattern was noticed both in the case of energy productivy and net energy return. Further, it was observed that the total cost of input energy in the case of paddy (Rs. 16,904.58/MJ) cultivation was relatively lower (1.23%) than that of cotton (Rs. 17,114.74/acre) cultivation. However, the net energy returns was considerably higher in case of paddy (Rs. 28,473.49/acre) than that of cotton (Rs. 9,773.83/acre) cultivation. It was found that the bullock energy deman (3,763.07 lakh MJ) was significantly higher (92.58%) than that of total bullock energy supply (279.24 lakh MJ) in Raichur district. Therefore, farmers may be encouraged to maintain and use bullock power in crop production which is cost effective so as to meet the deficit bullock energy supply in Raichur district and the existing transfer of technology programmes needed to be reoriented for use of energy issues in crop production.

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Prem Jose

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ADJUSTMENT ABILITY : VALUE-ORIENTED EDUCATION AND INTELLIGENCES

By: Dr. C. Arundhathi Bai and Dr. Prem Shankar Srivastava

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ADJUSTMENT ABILITY : VALUE-ORIENTED EDUCATION AND INTELLIGENCES

By: Dr. C. Arundhathi Bai and Dr. Prem Shankar Srivastava

Throughout human life, there is a continuity of running behind different needs which may or may not be satisfied. At the same time, due to rapid and unexpected changes in the society and environment, human personality and the behavior are being affected. Living in a society, to lead a healthy and successful life, there is a need to compromise and build a harmonious relationship with the society and environment. And this compromise between the needs of the individual and the demands of the community in which one lives is termed as “Adjustment” by many psychologists. The concept of “Adjustment” was first given by Darwin, who used it as an adaptation to survive in the physical world. Adjustment is an essential factor in the life of human, which is a continuous process and ends with life.

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Laxmi Book Publication

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1304874060

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9781304874061

Panajpur Express

By: Prem L. Nain

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Panajpur Express

By: Prem L. Nain

1935, a British-ruled India: When hardly any legal practitioners of Indian origin were allowed to practice, Paresh Rastogi, a young and righteous lawyer, arrives in the quaint town of Panajpur to set up his own legal practice. But soon, he is met with racist judges and uncooperative government officials who want to make his life very difficult. Being new in town, Paresh faces jealousy, contempt and even hatred from several senior lawyers who find his honest ways a threat. The cases that appear simple at first, take him through a trail of twists and turns, making him look deeper and dwell into his own values. Not only does Panajpur present itself with an unseemly animosity towards Paresh, but also makes him encounter with corrupt and power-hungry people. This honest lawyer is challenged again and again and torn apart on the decision of siding with the right or the wrong, while the line between the two keeps blurring. Will Paresh be able to stand against all adversities of the new town or will he become the very thing he hated?

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Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd

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9356673152

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9789356673151

Development of a simple, reproducible and efficient in-vitro culture protocol for callus proliferation and direct organogenesis from nodal explants of Scoparia dulcis Linn, an exotic medicinal plant

By: Prem Jose Vazhacharickal,Noby Mathew,Padmasree P. R

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Development of a simple, reproducible and efficient in-vitro culture protocol for callus proliferation and direct organogenesis from nodal explants of Scoparia dulcis Linn, an exotic medicinal plant

By: Prem Jose Vazhacharickal,Noby Mathew,Padmasree P. R

For the development of an efficient callus initiation and direct organogenesis protocol in Scoparia dulcis Linn., an important medicinal plant, nodal segments of field grown plants were aseptically cultured on agar solidified MS medium supplemented with different concentrations and combinations of three PGRs, namely IAA, NAA and BA. The explants produced a green or light green compact callus on MS medium fortified with 0.5-2.0 mg/L BA in combination with 0.5-1.0 mg/l IAA or NAA. The maximum amount of callus was produced on MS with 1.5 mg/l BAP + 0.5 mg/l NAA in the case of explants. These callus tissues underwent differentiation when grown on a range of PGRs (BAP, IAA and NAA) supplemented media. The maximum number of callus was developed in medium containing 1.5 mg/l BAP + 0.5 mg/l NAA. Direct organogenesis underwent rapid elongation on elongation media and maximum elongation took place on MS with 1.5 mg/l BAP + 0.5 mg/l IAA. Antimicrobial activity of ethanol extracts of S. dulcis was also determined by using various bacterial strains. Ethanolic extracts of S. dulcis showed moderate activity against various organisms.

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1973353822

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Sustainable Horticulture Development and Nutrition Security (Vol. 3)

By: Prem Nath

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Sustainable Horticulture Development and Nutrition Security (Vol. 3)

By: Prem Nath

We all are indebted to nature for providing us food and its resources for our subsistence and survival. In the food domain, cereal and legume grains occupy the front line, whereas, horticultural crops have occupied the second line of defense. For healthy diet cereals and legumes provide us with carbohydrates and protein, whereas, fruits and vegetables provide us minerals and vitamins. Both macro- and micro- nutrients are essential for human growth and development. The fruits and vegetables are the major source of micro-nutrients. It is estimated that up to 2.7 million lives could potentially be saved each year if fruit and vegetable production was sufficiently increased. Both at national and international levels, food and agriculture/horticulture development plans and estimates are basically developed, framed and implemented, and narrowed down to cereal production. In the present context of attaining nutrition security, this mode of thinking on ‘food’ needs to be changed to ‘nutrients’, which will include necessarily all those crops including fruit and vegetables which provide all macro- and micro-nutrients to ensure balanced nutrition needed for good human health. The present publication has attempted to reflect and discuss the above views and ideas on the subject of sustainable horticulture development and nutrition security in nine chapters with 32 articles by 32 authors.

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Scientific Publishers

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9388172736

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9789388172738

Consciousness

Integrating Eastern and Western Perspectives

By: Prem Saran Satsangi,Stuart Hameroff,Vishal Sahni,Pami Dua

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Consciousness

Integrating Eastern and Western Perspectives

By: Prem Saran Satsangi,Stuart Hameroff,Vishal Sahni,Pami Dua

This unique volume brings together eastern and western perspectives on consciousness with essays from philosophers and scientists which emphasize different aspects of the integration. The overarching aim of this book is to provide direction toward integrating Eastern philosophical and religious practice with philosophies and science of Western culture, an aim that could be pivotal in understanding consciousness and its place in nature. A unifying approach is adopted to the study of consciousness, integrating the wisdom of the sages of the east, and the scientists of the west and the stupendous east-west integration that has been achieved is indeed a milestone. The book will appeal to the rapidly growing mass of scientists and students in this upcoming field, both in the east and west, as well as the general inquisitive reader. Courses in consciousness studies are being promoted in leading Universities all over the world. It will also interest the followers and adherents of Eastern Philosophy of Saints and Radhasoami Faith numbering in a few millions around the globe.

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Motilal Banarsidass

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8178224933

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9788178224930

An Epic Life

Ramanand Sagar: From Barsaat to Ramayan

By: Prem Sagar

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An Epic Life

Ramanand Sagar: From Barsaat to Ramayan

By: Prem Sagar

On 25 January 1987, with the telecast of the very first episode of Ramayan, Indian television changed for all time to come. In a matter of weeks, the series became a national obsession. During the Ramayan slot, roads emptied out. No marriages and political rallies were scheduled for that time. More than three decades later, there has been nothing to match it. Ramanand Sagar, the man behind the phenomenon and a successful filmmaker from Bombay, was among the first to recognise the immense power of television. He first made his mark as a writer in Raj Kapoor's Barsat (1949). From 1961 to 1970, Sagar wrote, produced and directed six consecutive silver jubilee hits-Ghunghat, Zindagi, Arzoo, Ankhen, Geet and Lalkar. An Epic Life: Ramanand Sagar, From Barsaat to Ramayan, written by his son, Prem Sagar, an award-winning cinematographer, is an intimate look at the life of a visionary. It traces Sagar's life from his birth in Kashmir in 1917, his dramatic escape in 1947 when Pakistani tribesmen attacked the state, his arrival in Bombay and his subsequent glorious career-the crowning achievement of which was the smashing success of Ramayan.

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Penguin Random House India Private Limited

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9357081070

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9789357081078

Straight from my Heart

By: Prem Ghai

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Straight from my Heart

By: Prem Ghai

Carving his way up to the role of Executive Director in a Public Sector Undertaking, Prem Ghai is an engineer by profession. His humble beginnings were never a hurdle. An analytical mind, disciplined life, strong determination and keen observation skills ensured that he played his innings to complete satisfaction, admired by many. He shares his memories from every possible sphere of life fearlessly and with ease, proving he is a born writer, despite making a late beginning. His ability to imbue words with varied flavours, including humour and philosophy, sharing his perspective, be it professional or political, to do with music or love life, sports or cinema, is unique. Straight from My Heart is an entertaining read that will interest a wide spectrum of readers, young and old, men and women, letting them relate to their own stories with renewed nostalgia. This book certainly has many tips to offer anyone wishing to live a happy, fearless and fulfilled life.

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Notion Press

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Computer Vision, Graphics and Image Processing

5th Indian Conference, ICVGIP 2006, Madurai, India, December 13-16, 2006, Proceedings

By: Prem Kalra

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Computer Vision, Graphics and Image Processing

5th Indian Conference, ICVGIP 2006, Madurai, India, December 13-16, 2006, Proceedings

By: Prem Kalra

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Indian Conference on Computer Vision, Graphics and Image Processing, ICVGIP 2006, held in Madurai, India, December 2006. Coverage in this volume includes image restoration and super-resolution, image filtering, visualization, tracking and surveillance, face-, gesture-, and object-recognition, compression, content based image retrieval, stereo/camera calibration, and biometrics.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3540683011

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9783540683018

Leslie Fiedler

Critic, Provocateur, Pop Culture Guru

By: Prem Kumari Srivastava

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Leslie Fiedler

Critic, Provocateur, Pop Culture Guru

By: Prem Kumari Srivastava

The controversial Leslie Fiedler (1917-2003) was one of the first critics of popular culture as well as an early proponent of queer theory. This book traces the evolution of this larger-than-life figure through an extensive examination of his works. Beginning with his homoerotic reading of the relationship between Jim and Huck Finn in the Mark Twain novel, this book covers how his many contributions have been provocative, outrageous, novel, and enduring.

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McFarland

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1476605904

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Morphological diversity of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) varieties in Kerala

By: Prem Jose Vazhacharickal,Sajeshkumar N.K,Jiby John Mathew,Alen N Albin

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Morphological diversity of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) varieties in Kerala

By: Prem Jose Vazhacharickal,Sajeshkumar N.K,Jiby John Mathew,Alen N Albin

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is commonly grown in home gardens of tropical and sub-tropical countries. The fruit contains high levels of carbohydrates, protein, starch, calcium and vitamins. Jack fruit has diverse medicinal uses especially as anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-cancer and anti-fungal agent. Jackfruit is considered to be an underutilized fruit where most of the fruits get wasted due to ignorance, lack of post-harvest technology and gaps in supply chain systems. Jackfruit contains more protein, calcium, iron, vitamins and other essential nutrients, compared to common fruits. To find out the morphological variations among jackfruits in Kerala we conducted an elaborate survey and found out varieties using parameters such as tree characteristics, leaf characterises, fruit characteristics of selected samples as measure. Both qualitative and quantitative data were measured using field visit and standard methods and morphological indicators. After analysis of data morphological variations among the jack fruit samples were identified. This includes the morphological difference between fruit stalk leaf and branch leaves. In the fruits themselves, colour, shape and size are also found to vary among the samples. These variations may have some relationship to climatic factors such as rainfall, pH and soil properties. Morphological variations affect the selection of the varieties. Encouragement should be given to the marketing as well as creation of value added products from this underutilized fruit tree.

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173146410X

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Inclusive growth in Karnataka- Challenges in Poverty, Agriculture, Employment, and Social Sector Development

By: Prasanna Kumar P.S,Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

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Inclusive growth in Karnataka- Challenges in Poverty, Agriculture, Employment, and Social Sector Development

By: Prasanna Kumar P.S,Ranjith Kumar P.S,Prem Jose Vazhacharickal

The Indian growth story has been one of high Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth but primarily driven by the growth in services sector. Growth may be higher in the last two decades but inclusive growth or equitable development has been missing. Inclusive growth thus seeks to broaden the flow of benefits of globalization towards the currently excluded sections. Economic growth in Karnataka primarily driven by services (55.17%). The Contribution of the industrial sector is smaller which contributes only 16.22 percent to overall growth compared to 30.20 percent at the All-India level. Economic growth particularly pro-poor growth in terms of concentrating on agriculture and employment are important in order to reduce poverty. However, economic growth alone will not be sufficient to lift some people above poverty. Despite achieving the MDG on poverty, a large number of SC, STs will remain poor even if the growth rate is hiked. Karnataka economic growth may be improving but Karnataka is lagging behind southern states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Karnataka is need to operationalize a plan to accelerate growth in agriculture, employment, and social sector development and in reducing regional disparities for achieving inclusive growth during the 12th Five Year Plan period and beyond in Karnataka. The action plan should cover the priority areas like agriculture, employment and social sectors. It should have a plan for removing economic and social deprivation across all regions.

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Parmatma Ki Khoj - Refuge of the Absolute Eternal Truth

By: Har Prem Pal Singh, Arvind Ji Moladia

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Parmatma Ki Khoj - Refuge of the Absolute Eternal Truth

By: Har Prem Pal Singh, Arvind Ji Moladia

Divinity takes hold of the Personality and divine wisdom makes his effulgence charming filled with Absolute Truth and Beatitude. Such a person does every work with Submisiion to Brahman and is not held responsible for any deed.

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BFC Publications

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9363700178

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9789363700178

Gender and Hindu Nationalism

Understanding Masculine Hegemony

By: Prem Kumar Vijayan

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Gender and Hindu Nationalism

Understanding Masculine Hegemony

By: Prem Kumar Vijayan

This book presents an innovative approach to gender, nationalism, and the relations between them, and analyses the broader social base of Hindu nationalist organisation to understand the growth of 'Hindutva', or Hindu nationalism, in India. Arguing that Hindu nationalist thought and predilections emerge out of, and, in turn, feed, pre-existing gendered tendencies, the author presents the new concept of 'masculine hegemony', specifically Brahmanical masculine hegemony. The book offers a historical overview of the processes that converge in the making of the identity ‘Hindu’, in the making of the religion ‘Hinduism’, and in the shaping of the movement known as ‘Hindutva’. The impact of colonialism, social reform, and caste movements is explored, as is the role of key figures such as Mohandas Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, and Narendra Modi. The book sheds light on the close, yet uneasy, relations that Hindu nationalist thought and practice have with conceptions of 'modernity', 'development' and women's movements, and politics, and the future of Hindu nationalism in India. A new approach to the study of Hindu nationalism, this book offers a theoretically innovative understanding of Indian history and socio-politics. It will be of interest to academics working in the field of Gender studies and Asian Studies, in particular South Asian history and politics.

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1317235762

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Case Studies In Management

By: Prem Vrat

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Case Studies In Management

By: Prem Vrat

This book is a collection of award winning case studies, presented for an all India competition conducted by Dalmia Research Programme, IIT, Delhi. The case studies, coupled with theoretical inputs, relate to the real organizational situation faced by managers. The cases have been classified into the areas of strategic management, financial management and operation/organization management. The analysis of cases Offers a significant value addition to the readers.

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308

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Vikas Publishing House

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ISBN 10

8125912037

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9788125912033

Vegetable Growing in Hills

By: Prem Singh Arya

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Vegetable Growing in Hills

By: Prem Singh Arya

The book includes a description on vegetables raised through direct seeding; importance of seeds in vegetable production; vegetable seed production in the hills; manures and fertilizers; irrigation; drainage; mulching; weed flora and their control; vegetable cropping; off-season vegetable production; vegetable protection from insect-pests and diseases, and frost.

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460

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M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd.

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8175330562

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9788175330566

Hindu Rites, Rituals, Customs and Traditions

A to Z on the Hindu Way of Life

By: Prem P. Bhalla

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Hindu Rites, Rituals, Customs and Traditions

A to Z on the Hindu Way of Life

By: Prem P. Bhalla

Rites, rituals and customs play a major role in the life of every person, irrespective of religious affiliations.Right from the time of birth, till a person's passing away and even after it, rites and rituals follow a Hindu, much like a shadow. This book outlines all these practices from the sunrise to the sunset years. It makes for an enlightening reading for Hindus as well as non-Hindus.

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320

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Pustak Mahal

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812230902X

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9788122309027

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