This book examines the UN Human Rights Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism two years after its inception. It draws together the lessons of Commonwealth countries' experiences in 2008 and 2009, and hopes and expectations for the future of UPR.
Yoga is practised in many different ways, each of which, however, has the same aim-the harmony and integration of the practitioner's whole being. As the body is often considered to be the best starting point, this practical guide concentrates on Hatha yoga, the yoga of physical exercise. Balanced yoga, as its title suggests, embraces a wide range of disciplines. Divided into a twelve-week programme, each of the lessons revolves around a guiding through or principle which is manifested by related exercises or postures. Breathing and relaxation techniques, dietary advice, and aids to concentration and meditation are also included. Designed as a safe and practical guide for men and women, Balanced Yoga provides a simple but complete system of physical, mental and emotional maintenance.
Intending to serve the nation further, the author felt motivated after retirement on superannuation from government service on 31.01.2019 to spread the message of science whatever received in life so far. His soft and simple approach to science, literature, Indian culture, and Sri Aurobindo philosophy has provided him interest and energy to innovate this book. Science is the scientific bent of mind in attitude and action any time anywhere. When the mind is incomplete and is in an evolving stage, to control over mind there is conscience which is again evolving. Science is made confined to matter. It is incomplete and needs to be spiritualized. The emergence of life from lifeless (though not proved yet by this limited science), the evolution of species in life, and transformation of human life to the Divine Life with Supramental Consciousness are among a few phases in the journey of life. Art, literature, and culture would be helpful to provide rest and hence to collect energy in case, life lingers on while proceeding on its spiritual path. What has happened so far, what is happening now, and what would happen in the future are all predestined. These can never be calculated by this incomplete human endeavor. So, the author feels convinced to convey the message behind the title, “Practicability: Steps Ahead of Probability” through various articles in the book. “Let us be conscious to catch the outcome of Nature’s deed and try to make use of it to go into the root.”
A new awareness is growing of the human rights dimensions of climate change. This paper takes forward this discussion with particular attention to the Commonwealth context and the December 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
This book examines the UN Human Rights Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism two years after its inception. It draws together the lessons of Commonwealth countries' experiences in 2008 and 2009, and hopes and expectations for the future of UPR.
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