Caught by the Police is the story of a talented, public-spirited and erudite man, with a multidimensional personality, a republican bent of mind, Indian values and English sensibilities. After a brilliant academic career, he joined the Royal Air Force in 1934 at the age of 19; unfortunately, he was forced to leave on contrived medical grounds. He got into the Indian Police due to a providential combination of circumstances and events, somewhat against his inclination. But once in it, he gave his all to his profession. A brave and intrepid police officer, he went on to become a celebrated police historian. He also wrote spiritual poetry, which forms a part of the book and, interestingly, could recite Shakespeare, Ghalib and the Bhagvad Gita with equal facility. Spanning a century of changing times, this book provides a unique account of the last decades of British Rule and the emergence of a new India, woven into the story of an extraordinary life lived in ordinary places, and a compelling family chronicle.
Pranayama is the conscious perception and guidance of life energies that unfold self in the complex form in the psycho-physical system of all living beings. This book is for readers living in the modern world of high-tech environment and lifestyle, and searching for a soothing opposite pole to the external hectic life in the world of constant and fast-changing surroundings to live an inner life in balance and harmony. Deep and steady breathing consciously done for at least a few minutes, brings relief and relaxation. This is a simple act of Pranayama. The present book introduces us intelligently to the basic breathing practices and describes the fundamental aspects of their psycho-physiology.
Caught by the Police is the story of a talented, public-spirited and erudite man, with a multidimensional personality, a republican bent of mind, Indian values and English sensibilities. After a brilliant academic career, he joined the Royal Air Force in 1934 at the age of 19; unfortunately, he was forced to leave on contrived medical grounds. He got into the Indian Police due to a providential combination of circumstances and events, somewhat against his inclination. But once in it, he gave his all to his profession. A brave and intrepid police officer, he went on to become a celebrated police historian. He also wrote spiritual poetry, which forms a part of the book and, interestingly, could recite Shakespeare, Ghalib and the Bhagvad Gita with equal facility. Spanning a century of changing times, this book provides a unique account of the last decades of British Rule and the emergence of a new India, woven into the story of an extraordinary life lived in ordinary places, and a compelling family chronicle.
When Salman Curtis set foot on the steamer bound from London to Calcutta, he had no inkling of the adventures that awaited him as an Anglo-Indian police officer. His postings take him from sleepy villages to bustling towns, from panchayats to court rooms, from investigating petty crimes to heart-wrenching murders and dacoity. This book describes some of the most horrifying crimes he becomes a witness to, charting in detail the investigative techniques that led them to find the culprit. Unfolding the life and times of late 19th century India, Beyond Reasonable Doubt is a well-researched compendium of investigations undertaken under the British Raj, that laid the foundation for many crime-solving techniques used till date.
“Be a reason for your success.” We all think to earn a lot of money, a large house to live, a luxury car, a lavish lifestyle, and to earn name and fame. So, as long as we are thinking anyway, why not think big? With various upcoming theories, concepts and too many directions, today’s youth seems to chase “how to be successful?” than realizing “why should they be successful?”. “It’s not how, it’s why” draws on simple personal experiences to stimulate and strengthen an individual’s desire to be successful and develop a greater sense of inner confidence and worth. This is a clear, down-to-earth book filled with 9 interesting reasons to tap the unseen potentials of an individual who is longing to achieve prosperity in all aspects of life.
Fortran 77-A Structured Approach Provides In-Depth Coverage Of The Fortran 77 Features In A Simplified And Compact Form With Sufficient Illustrations. The Book Is Designed As A Text For A One-Semester Course In Fortran Language Programming For Students Enjoying In Any Subject Area. It Is Completely Self Contained And Can Therefore Be Used Without Additional Materials. Emphasis Is Placed On Fortran Programs Easy For A User To Learn. Those Additional Features Have Been Highlighted That Are Not Available With Older Versions Of Fortran. The Numerical And Practical Aspects Of Computing, Structured And Efficient Programming Style IsStressed Throughout.Ideal For Students With Limited Mathematical Backgrounds, The Book Provides Step By Step, Simple Example Programs To Give A User Valuablehands-On Experience In Such Areas As: * Specifying Different Data Types * Using Different Control Structures * Writing Simple Programs Using Format Free I/O Without The Trauma Of Formats * Passing Arguments Between A Program And A Subprogram Manipulating Character String And Logical Data Types. * Writing Simple As Well As Difficult Programs For Scientific, Engineering And Business Applications.The Basic Driving Force To Write This Book Is Due To The Need Felt By Many Of Our Colleagues For A Textbook Caring All Features Of Fortran 77. The Book Also Contains Advanced Applications Of Fortran 77 Which Can Be Easily Understood By Those Who Have Some Familiarity With Fortran. Due To These Features, This Book Is A Must For Everybody Using Fortran In Solving Their Problems. It Is An Ideal Text To Gain A Working Knowledge Of Fortran As Well As A Through Grounding In The Fundamentals Of Using Fortran 77 To Solve Complex Problems. The Book Has Been Written By People Who Have Acquired Both Academic And Industrial Experience In Using Fortran To Solve A Variety Of Problems.
This book is a comprehensive guide designed to empower you on your journey to self-mastery in the realm of intellect. In this book, we explore the intricate workings of the mind, emphasizing the importance of organizing thoughts, emotions, and habits for a fulfilling life. Our mind is a potent instrument, capable of shaping our destiny. Yet, without effective organization, it can becomes a source of distress. The good news is that with right knowledge, tools, and practice, you can harness the power of your intellect. This book provides practical strategies, examples, and insights to help you take control of your mind, aligning your life with your goals and values. The chapters cover various aspects of the mind, delving into thoughts, emotions, beliefs, habits, and perceptions. From understanding the power of thoughts to managing emotions, challenging limiting beliefs, and fostering positive habits, this book serves as a road-map for self-awareness and self-control. The journey of mastering your intellect is life-long, requiring surrender, effort, and practice. 'Student Mind Power' is not a quick fix but a roadmap for increased self-awareness, self-care and self-control. It's a valuable resource for cultivating a positive mindset, managing emotions, and making informed decisions.
This book presents an innovative democratic framework that ensures public participation, based on applying principles of good governance to facilitate urban transport decision-making in an integrated and structured manner. While – given the need for mobility in cities – transport is crucial for urban development, problems such as the fragmentation of institutions, decision-making, and unequal knowledge concentrations represent major hurdles to effective governance outcomes (especially those that go beyond technical and regulatory aspects). Substantial investments continue to be pumped into the urban transportation sector, with cities lacking the necessary capacities or governance mechanisms to ensure optimal returns on these investments. The book introduces the transport governance framework, which is intended to provide an integrated and structured approach to facilitate decision-making processes in the urban transport sector, focusing on how decisions are made rather than what decisions are made. It also discusses the initial testing of the framework in several cities across India. In addition, it examines the application of the TAPC (transparency, accountability, participation, and capacity building) principles of good governance to key aspects of urban transport – policy, planning, standards, budgets, execution, and regulation.
The book of BPSC General Studies 20 Practice Sets for Combined (Preliminary) Competition Exam 2023 has been designed in order to suffice the requirement of the aspirants for a comprehensive source for self-assessment. Based on the pattern of the latest examination question paper, the questions in the Practice Sets cover the whole of the syllabus lucidly. Inclusion of 67", 66" and 65" solved Examination Papers further provides a clear understanding about the level which helps improve the learning. This study assistant will aid the aspirants in a proper preparation with which they will be able to gauge their progress towards scoring the best in their upcoming examination.
The book of BPSG General Studies 20 Practice Sets for Combined (Preliminary) Competition Exam 2022 has been designed in order to suffice the requirement of the aspirants for a comprehensive source for self-assessment. Based on the pattern of the latest examination question paper, the questions in the Practice Sets cover the whole of the syllabus lucidly. Inclusion of 66th and 65th Solved Examination Papers further provides a clear understanding about the level which helps improve the learning. This study assistant will aid the aspirants in a proper preparation with which they will be able to gauge their progress towards scoring the best in their upcoming examination.
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