What will it take for India, with a burgeoning population of well over a billion, to meet its food needs in the coming years? If the country is to speed progress in reducing hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity, it must first revisit its food policy framework and level the playing field for nongrain crops. In Pulses for Nutrition in India: Changing Patterns from Farm to Fork, leading researchers consider the role that pulses can play in improving food security and nutrition as well as the changes necessary in production practices to accomplish these goals.
This volume presents contributions by a galaxy of eminent scientists and technologists from the world over in broad spectrum of areas in materials science, providing a global perspective on complex issues of current concern and the direction of research in these areas.
Today there is no end to the books on Shirdi Sai Baba. But this book Shirdi Sai Baba: The Divine Healer, is different. Its uniqueness lies in the treatment of the subject. It is a systematic, thematic presentation of facts in a simple and lucid manner. It gives fascinating glimpses into Baba’s miracles, His omniscience, His omnipotence and His omnipresence. It further expounds on how Baba brought happiness into the lives of issueless couples craving for children. But the main focus has been on Baba’s divine healing prowess and the devices He used to achieve His mission i.e. happiness of the people who surrounded Him in a simple and systematic manner. Raj Chopra, a retired principal, was born in Multan (now in Pakistan) and brought up and educated in Delhi. She did her MA (English) and BEd from the Delhi University and worked as a senior teacher for two decades. Then onward she got promotions and worked as the head of the institution. The author made her first visit to Shirdi a decade ago. She was so much fascinated by the atmosphere over there that she started visiting the place thrice a year. She has been researching on Sai Baba since then. Though this is her first book, more are likely to follow soon. Her only son with his wife and two daughters is settled in America. His entire family is very much devoted to Sai Baba, and visits Shirdi every time they come to India.
Contents: Introduction, Hindu Renaissance in Middle Ages, India s Religious Renaissance, Influence of Renaissance and Reformation, The Renaissance in British India and its Effect, Swami Dayanand Saraswati and Indian Renaissance, The Bengal Renaissance and Rabindranath Tagore, The Roots of Indian Nationalism, Delhi in the Nineteenth Century, The English Positives and India, Social and Cultural Reconstruction, British Paramountcy and Indian Renaissance, Renaissance of Tamil Culture, Premchand: And Indian Resurgence.
Contents: Introduction, India s Agony, Rammohun Roy, Macaulay s Educational Minutes, Swami Dayanand Saraswati his Life and Works, The Mysore-Maratha Relations, Annie Besant s Political Ideology in India, The Rowlatt Satyagraha of 1919, England and India, The Gurukul Kangri as an Experiment in National Education, Working Class Consciousness in Colonial India, Colonialism and Nationalists.
The World Poetry Symposium, a global gathering of poets, scholars, and enthusiasts, celebrates diverse linguistic expressions, fosters cultural exchange, explores poetic traditions, and inspires creativity across borders, uniting voices harmoniously.
This volume traces the growth of the indigenous Hindi film hero from the silent era up to Dilip Kumar. The film hero is depicted as a credible representative of the social, cultural and political milieu of his era. The author contends that the development of Hindi cinema has been largely centered round the frontal figure of the hero. In the course of the narrative, the subject matter presents a compact history of mainstream Hindi cinema by placing personalities, events and trends in specific time frames.
This is a compelling analysis of the corporate economies of China and India, which are having a huge impact not just on the international economy, but also in the geopolitical and international strategy sphere as a result of an accelerated globalisation by these two countries, which is unleashing powerful economic challenges to corporate structures, economic institutions and law worldwide. The big question is how after centuries of underdevelopment China and now India are emerging powerfully and pulling ahead of Western European economies. Analysing the role of the state and the adroit use of law, and their impact on the corporate evolution of both China and India, provides greater clarity and insight into why China has evolved as a manufacturing nation utilizing cheap abundant labour while India has not exploited such advantages but instead focused on IT and higher value industries, even abroad as Tata has demonstrated in the motor industry in Europe. Again while Chinese corporations have expanded abroad as an arm of the state into Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America and parts of the southern states of the USA, India has pushed principally into Europe through the efforts of powerful minority capitalists of Parsi and Gujerati background, overcoming technological gaps and differences through acquisitions and absorptions of existing corporations in particular industries, especially in steel, automobiles and textiles. In China, state owned corporations have been dominant. In India, though state owned enterprises have been powerful since 1951, it has been private capitalists with an established stronghold since the colonial period and even under the Socialist period from 1951-1991 who have been the more productive main actors both in India and abroad.
“There is a fragrance of hope. Inhale it. Discover the eloquence of silence. Listen to it. Even in darkness, find your light. There is a charm in waiting. The moment of fulfilling of your dreams will happen. Have faith. Chase your dreams!” - Avijeet Das
La 4e de couverture indique : "India is credited with having one of the finest democratic constitutions in the world. And rightly so. For, even though the Indian Constitution has undergone many amendments and has been subjected to a lot of criticism, it has stood the test of time and has emerged as the beacon of hope, ensuring liberty, equality and justice to the citizens. It is in this context this comprehensive and systemically organized book on Fundamental Rights and Their Enforcement, written by Prof. Udai Raj Rai, an eminent academic with great legal acumen, becomes so significant. The book is a study on the fundamental rights guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution. Divided into 15 chapters aEUR" each chapter is again divided into parts aEUR" the book discusses in detail Liberty-based rights such as right to freedom of expression and other article 19 rights; life and personal liberty; preventive detention, capital punishment and prisoneraEUR s rights; and freedom of religion. Then it goes on to give an in-depth analysis of Equality-based rights aEUR" equality before law; non-discrimination and equal opportunity; social reservation; Liberty and Equality-based-rights aEUR" social equality and right to education as well as minority rights to establish and administer educational institutions. The book concludes with a comprehensive coverage on reach of fundamental rights; its violation; enforcement of the rights; Directive Principles of State Policy; and the fundamental duties of citizens. The book being a juridical study, the emphasis throughout is on analytical and critical study of important Supreme Court judgments. So, such major judgments as A.K. Gopalan and Maneka are highlighted. The distinction between pre-Maneka and post-Maneka jurisprudence is also clearly brought out. Besides, there is an elaborate discussion on the right to information, special problems regarding media freedom, and the Law of Contempt of Court which, the author feels, needs amendment. This well-balanced and well-researched book is intended as a text for postgraduate students of law (LL.M.) and as a reference for undergraduate students of law (LL.B., BA LL.B.). It should also serve as a valuable reference to lawyers, judges, and the teaching community. KEY FEATURES : Gives an analytical and critical study of Supreme Court judgments in relation to fundamental rights. Highlights the need for testing the laws on the touchstone of Secularism. Shows the need for balancing the StateaEUR s regulatory power and educational rights of the minorities. Gives recent Supreme Court decisions in the Addenda at the end of the book
This volume focuses on the life and times of the ‘star of the millennium’, Amitabh Bachchan, and goes on to describe his contemporaries such as Shashi Kapoor, Dharmendra and Vinod Khanna, and also the next generation of heroes, including the Khans, Govinda, Hrithik Roshan and others who have followed. Ashok Raj is a research coordinator based in New Delhi. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, he has served as a consultant to several national and international organizations and NGOs in various spheres such as science, culture and the media. His significant work is a sixteen-part series on cinema, which was published in Screen (in 1988).
This work covers the basics for an understanding of ultrasonics and its potential applications in important fields of science and technology. Transducers and Instrumentation are dealt in individual chapters due to their prime importance in ultrasonic applications. Topics covered are applications of ultrasound science and technology for materials characterization, NDT, underwater acoustics, medical ultrasound, and molecular interaction.
Revised and Expanded Edition "For anyone attempting to make sense of the world food crisis, or understand the links between U.S. farm policy and the ability of the world's poor to feed themselves, Stuffed and Starved is indispensable." —Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma It’s a perverse fact of modern life: There are more starving people in the world than ever before, while there are also more people who are overweight. To find out how we got to this point and what we can do about it, Raj Patel launched a comprehensive investigation into the global food network. It took him from the colossal supermarkets of California to India’s wrecked paddy-fields and Africa’s bankrupt coffee farms, while along the way he ate genetically engineered soy beans and dodged flying objects in the protestor-packed streets of South Korea. What he found was shocking, from the false choices given us by supermarkets to a global epidemic of farmer suicides, and real reasons for famine in Asia and Africa. Yet he also found great cause for hope—in international resistance movements working to create a more democratic, sustainable and joyful food system. Going beyond ethical consumerism, Patel explains the steps, from seed to store to plate, to regain control of the global food economy, stop the exploitation of both farmers and consumers, and rebalance global sustenance.
The third edition of Bubbles, Drops, and Particles in Non-Newtonian Fluids provides comprehensive coverage of the scientific foundations and the latest advances in particle motion in non-Newtonian media. Thoroughly updating and expanding its best-selling predecessor, this edition addresses numerical and experimental developments in non-Newtonian particulate systems. It includes a new chapter on heat transfer in non-Newtonian fluids in the free and mixed convection regimes and thus covers forced convection regimes separately in this edition. Salient Features: Demonstrates how dynamic behavior of single particles can yield useful information for modeling transport processes in complex multiphase flows Addresses heat transfer in Generalized Newtonian Fluid (GNF), visco-plastic and visco-elastic fluids throughout the book and outlines potential strategies for heat transfer enhancement Provides a new detailed section on the effect of confinement on heat transfer from bluff-bodies in non-Newtonian fluids Written in a clear and concise manner, this book remains an excellent handbook and reference. It is essential reading for students and researchers interested in exploring particle motion in different types of non-Newtonian systems encountered in disciplines across engineering and the sciences.
This book is an attempt to make our present generation aware of those great people; who sacrificed their lives to protect our Motherland; thereby facilitated us to breathe in the free environment. This book is an account to their acts of valour and places associated with them. With a firm view that every Indian is indebted to contributions of all such warriors; freedom fighters; revolutionaries whose debts cannot be repaid by any means; the author believes that we can lessen the debts by visiting those sacred places; by meeting their families and also by passing these virtues to our younger generation. More than a research in history; this book is a result of the author’s aspirations to visit historical places of our illustrious country. Through this book; the author has connected these shrines of martyrdom with history and importance in the present times. This book consist details of about 50 such places associated with the martyrs and patriots. The book is intended to act as a bridge which may help our older generation connect with the younger generation. Patriotic Pilgrimage Of India by RISHI RAJ: "Patriotic Pilgrimage Of India" is a book authored by Rishi Raj that takes readers on a journey through India's history, highlighting significant events, personalities, and places that played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence. Key Aspects of the Book "Patriotic Pilgrimage Of India": Historical Exploration: The book offers a comprehensive exploration of India's freedom struggle, from the early days of resistance to the achievement of independence. Patriotic Icons: Readers will discover the lives and contributions of key figures who dedicated themselves to the cause of India's freedom. Landmarks and Memorials: The book highlights important historical sites and memorials that commemorate India's patriotic history. Rishi Raj is an author and historian who has researched and documented India's struggle for independence. "Patriotic Pilgrimage Of India" is a tribute to the nation's patriotic heritage.
ONGC: The Untold Story is essentially a narrative of its early days, how, when and where it was born, what were its labour pains, what was it like in its infancy, and finally how did it overcome its teething troubles and growing pains. Who were those early stalwarts who built ONGC brick-by-brick and who were the young pioneers who later became the nucleus of what was to grow into the largest crude oil and natural gas company in the country. Who were those ordinary young gents who overnight became extraordinary men demonstrating astonishing skills and undaunted courage in traversing through sandy deserts, swamp and marsh lands and dense jungles in search for hydrocarbon deposits? Who was the patron saint and who was the founding father of India's only public sector company to feature in Fortune's 'Most Admired Energy Companies' list? How did they overcome the determined opposition mounted by the vested western oil cartels who did not want India to have a national petroleum industry? The typically obstructive Indian 'babu' too supported these western oil cartels. Raj Kanwar deftly reveals these stories and much more. If you're looking for answers to the oft-asked question, 'Why Dehra Dun was chosen as the headquarters of India's first exploration and production oil company in the public sector,' this is the book for you.
This book describes a variety of current feedback operational amplifier (CFOA) architectures and their applications in analog signal processing/generation. Coverage includes a comprehensive survey of commercially available, off-the-shelf integrated circuit CFOAs, as well as recent advances made on the design of CFOAs, including design innovations for bipolar and CMOS CFOAs. This book serves as a single-source reference to the topic, as well as a catalog of over 200 application circuits which would be useful not only for students, educators and researchers in apprising them about the recent developments in the area but would also serve as a comprehensive repertoire of useful circuits for practicing engineers who might be interested in choosing an appropriate CFOA-based topology for use in a given application.
“An outstanding depth-and-breadth resource for IT architects and Java professionals to understand and apply the marriage of SOA and modern Java.” -- Antonio Bruno, Enterprise Architecture and Strategy, digitalStrom “A great self-contained book on SOA using flexible Java implementations....” -- Roger Stoffers, Hewlett Packard “Provides clarity on abstract concepts and is filled with concrete examples of implementing SOA principles in Java environments.” -- Sanjay Singh, Certified SOA Architect “...provides a holistic, comprehensive view on leveraging SOA principles and architecture for building and deploying performant Java services.” -- Suzanne D’Souza, KBACE Technologies “Thomas Erl’s series of books on services technology have shaped, influenced, and strengthened a whole community of enterprise and solution architects’ thinking and solution development, and the much awaited SOA with Java book is an excellent addition to the series. It is a must-read.” -- Lalatendu Rath, Wipro Technologies The Definitive Guide to Building Service-Oriented Solutions with Lightweight and Mainstream Java Technologies Java has evolved into an exceptional platform for building Web-based enterprise services. In SOA with Java, Thomas Erl and several world-class experts guide you in mastering the principles, best practices, and Java technologies you need to design and deliver high-value services and service-oriented solutions. You’ll learn how to implement SOA with lightweight frameworks, mainstream Java services technologies, and contemporary specifications and standards. To demonstrate real-world examples, the authors present multiple case study scenarios. They further demystify complex concepts with a plain-English writing style. This book will be valuable to all developers, analysts, architects, and other IT professionals who want to design and implement Web-based service-oriented architectures and enterprise solutions with Java technologies. Topic Areas Applying modern service-orientation principles to modern Java technology platforms Leveraging Java infrastructure extensions relevant to service-oriented solutions Exploring key concepts associated with SOA and service-orientation within the context of Java Reviewing relevant Java platforms, technologies, and APIs Understanding the standards and conventions that REST and SOAP services are built upon in relation to Java implementations Building Java Web-based services with JAX-WS and JAX-RS Applying the eight key principles of service-orientation design using Java tools and technologies Creating Java utility services: architectural, design, and implementation issues Constructing effective entity services: service contracts, messages, data access, and processing Constructing task services, including detailed guidance on service composition Using ESBs to support infrastructure requirements in complex services ecosystems
Most of the industrialized world now comprises of multi-ethnic societies, with people from widely varying ancestry, cultures, languages, and beliefs. With globalization of trade, increasing international travel, and migration, the whole world is destined to become multi-ethnic within the next 20 or 30 years. This poses huge challenges for doctors, nurses, public health practitioners, health care managers, and policy makers who have to meet legal and policy obligations to deliverhealth outcomes, and provide health care of equal quality and effectiveness. To achieve this, they need a solid understanding of the underlying concepts of race and ethnicity, and how these are applied to achieve better health for ethnic minority populations. They also need to have an awareness of themisuses of these concepts, particularly taking into account the history of racism that permeates many societies to this day.Written in non-technical language, with all terminology explained and defined, this book provides an accessible introduction to these complex issues. The key concepts of race and ethnicity are explained, including their uses and misuses. The strengths and weaknesses of these concepts in terms of epidemiology, policy making, health service planning, research, health care, and health promotion are illustrated. The book emphasises theory, ideas, and principles, and and its aims are to helpcounteract the unethical and atheoretical methods often used to study ethnicity. Practical application of the theory is demonstrated through the use of extensive examples. The conceptual frameworks of ethnicity and race required by practitioners and researchers are slightly different, including the natureof research questions, the relative value of various methods of classification, and the approach to data analysis, presentation, and interpretation, and these differences are made explicit. Overall, the interdependence of theory and practice is demonstrated, making this and ideal foundation text or refresher for those involved in race and ethnicity from a health care perspective.
Relocating Modern Science challenges the belief that modern science was created uniquely in the West and was subsequently diffused elsewhere. Through a detailed analysis of key moments in the history of science, it demonstrates the crucial roles of circulation and intercultural encounter for their emergence.
An intriguing Psychological Romantic-Comedy Novel that takes you into the world of Juan and Esther, a San Diego couple in the 1980s. They fall in love and embark on a journey. What will they find at the end of their quest? A novel that blends love, comedy, psychology and philosophy in a gripping way. Explore “Twined Echoes,” the world of twisted fates.
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