An intrepid band of sea-faring merchants, sailors and soldiers arrive from a distant land. While they come seeking some space in the court of Jahangir, the tide turns completely a century later. They become the largest power in the subcontinent – eclipsing the other empires, creating one of the biggest empires that the world has known. But how did the English East India Company grow to become such a force? From 1600 to 1858, the life span of the Company, there occurred its dramatic metamorphosis from a small commercial group sponsored by Queen Elizabeth into a cumbersome organization that controlled enormous revenues, vast properties, armed forces, innumerable ships and countless trading posts. Starting from the first ship that touched Indian mainland in 1608, for the next hundred years, the English factory at Surat was at the centre of struggle. The Company’s initial strategic entry into the nation is a fascinating story that this book tries to chronicle. Pitched against two formidable European rivals, two hostile successive rulers at home, some of the most dreaded and the most celebrated pirates of all times, the Mughal rulers in India and the Marathas in ascendency – this is the story of the East India Company.
Gaurav alias Taklu, 17. Gaurav's happy-go-lucky world is shattered when his beloved German shepherd Rani is ruthlessly gunned down by the prime minister's security. He shaves his head and vows vengeance in any way possible. Shroom alias Rukmini,12. Recovering from cancer, still bald as a mushroom, the plucky grandniece of the prime minister rejoices in secret service lore and giving her carers the slip. Taklu and Shroom. They meet. She is thrilled to befriend a baldy like herself, and a fellow secret agent. He steels himself to kill her. One evening on a misty mountaintop, he gets the perfect opportunity... The exhilarating adventure of two unusual friends, Ranjit Lal's latest novel is a page-turner that will keep you on the edge till the very end.
The presented book UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) General Studies (Paper-I) Preliminary Examination Solved Papers is a compilation of previous years’ examination question papers from 2022 to 2005. Aspirants can find all these question papers easily where most of the syllabus is covered in the form of MCQs. The solutions are supplemented lucidly with analytical explanations to promote a clearer understanding to various levels of questions depending upon the complexity. This book seeks to make the aspirants fully aware about the developments in the papers throughout these years along with preparing them to face the upcoming examination with confidence.
The presented book UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) General Studies (Paper-I) Preliminary Examination Solved Papers is a compilation of previous years' examination question papers: 2023-2005. Aspirants can find all these question papers easily where most of the syllabus is covered in the form of MCQs. The solutions are supplemented lucidly with analytical explanations to promote a clearer understanding to various levels of questions depending upon the complexity. This book seeks to make the aspirants fully aware about the developments in the papers throughout these years along with preparing them to face the upcoming examination with confidence.
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.
BPSC: Bihar Teacher Recruitment General Studies (Teacher Exam Cracker Series) Class 1-5 is all in one exam book which would help the aspirants to understand the basics and also help them to revise and evaluate their learning. The book contains complete coverage of syllabus and is divided into 8 topics: Elementary Mathematics, Mental Ability Test, General Awareness, General Science, Social Science, Indian National Movement, Geography and Environment.
Metal Matrix Composites by Friction Stir Processing discusses the capabilities of utilizing friction stir processing (FSP) as a tool to manufacture new materials, such as composites. FSP is considered a tool for grain refinement. However, this work illustrates how FSP has a wider capability due to the material flow and mixing the process offers. This book highlights such aspects by demonstrating the ability of the process to incorporate a second phase and make metal matrix composites (MMCs). The book covers the current research on processing MMCs by FSP, and presents a novel approach of making ductile MMCs by FSP using metal particle reinforcements. - Demonstrates how friction stir processing can be used to make metal matrix composites - Includes a review of different approaches of making metal matrix composites by friction stir processing - Demonstrates the utility of friction stir processing in making new types of non-equilibrium ductile composites - Provides a comparison of properties of friction stir processed composites to those of conventional metal matrix composites
This book is the second edition of the collection earlier titled “Kaleidoscope: Short Stories of Many Hues”. This second edition is now named “Kaleidoscope: Stories about Grief and Loss”. Many stories from the older edition have been removed and replaced by newer stories that are more aligned with the theme of grief and loss. This is a collection of stories about life, death, illness and an afterlife. It has stories about human behavior after experiencing grief and personal loss, most likely death or suffering of a loved one. These stories emote, entertain and enlighten, and may even leave you with a sultry smile about the comic, human side of tragic situations on certain occasions. This book contains stories which will haunt you, tingle your spine, provoke thought and, sometimes, even bring a smile in the most tragic of circumstances. With stories of loss, grief, tragedy and comic irreverence, this collection promises the reader the many tragic, comic, and spooky shades of life, death, and everything before and after that. Grab your copy now!!
Why are Maoist, Naxalite and Left extremist movements taking root in the most backward and underdeveloped regions of South Asia? This book examines this multi-layered question in democracies such as India and Nepal through an analysis of these movements as well as their leaderships and ideologies. Through a series of detailed interviews and dialogues, it sheds fresh light into the minds and actions of people who have critically defined the nature of Maoism and related movements in the region. Weaving together diverse narratives, voices, and streams of dissent, this first-of-its-kind volume brings cohesion to the seemingly fragmented but formidable Maoist politics in South Asia. It also highlights how such ‘civil wars’ are embedded into the larger politics of the region. Perceptive and lucid, this book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of politics, sociology, peace and conflict studies, and security studies, especially those concerned with Maoism and social movements. It will also be useful to government institutions and policy-makers.
BPSC Bihar Teacher Recruitment — General Studies (Teacher Exam Cracker Series) is all in one exam book which would help the aspirants to understand the basics and also help them to revise and evaluate their learning. The book contains complete coverage of syllabus and is divided into 8 topics: Elementary Mathematics, Mental Ability Test, General Awareness, General Science, Social Science, Indian National Movement, Geography and Environment.
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 BPSC General Studies 20 Practice Sets for Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 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 covers the whole of the syllabus lucidly. Inclusion of 67th, 68th and 69th Solved Examination Paper 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.
Dr Roy Chaudhury's memoir is not just a story of professional success – it is also a deeply personal account of the experiences and people that shaped him. From the Rhodes scholarship to the mentors who guided him, from the challenges he faced to the joys he discovered, his life story is a testament to the power of perseverance, humility and passion. Written in his own words, this moving memoir captures the essence of Dr Ranjit Roy Chaudhury – a builder of people, organizations, and institutions, a pioneer in pharmacology, and a man whose legacy will endure for generations to come. His life is an inspiration to all those who seek to make a difference in the world.
Long before Calcutta was ‘discovered’ by Job Charnock, it thrived by the Hugli since times immemorial. This book, and its companion Colonial Calcutta, is a biographical account of the when, the how and the what of a global city and its emergence under colonial rule in the 1800s. Ranjit Sen traces the story of how three clustered villages became the hub of the British Empire and a centre of colonial imagination. He examines the historical and geopolitical factors that were significant in securing its prominence, and its subsequent urbanization which was a colonial experience without an antecedent. Further, it sheds light on Calcutta’s early search for identity — how it superseded interior towns and flourished as the seat of power for its hinterland; developed its early institutions, while its municipal administration slowly burgeoned. A sharp analysis of the colonial enterprise, this volume lays bare the underbelly of the British Raj. It will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of modern history, South Asian history, urban studies, British Studies and area studies.
Dehejia has tried to create a place within the main frame of culture and philosophy of Indian art for a legitimate analytic theory called despair. Dehejia's effort creates a space for the modern within Indian classicism by negotiating the philosophy of despair in classical terms. As a result the basic schism that has grown in recent years between the philosophy and history of modern art on the one hand and the philosophy and history of traditional arts is today cloder to being breached.
For over two decades, large infrastructure development projects have been the subject of major controversies the world over. This book is a comprehensive account of the well-known Sardar Sarovar Project in India and the world-wide campaign against it led by the Narmada Bachao Andolan. The book attempts to understand the unfurling crisis around the Project in order to develop a comprehensive sociology of development action that goes beyond positivist methods and evaluative frames. It deals with three main research concerns: first, the theoretical focus on actually existing development; second, a methodological query concerning critical analysis; and third, the substantive examination of the NBA and its collective action against displacement in the Narmada Valley. Published posthumously, the book ends with the Supreme Court judgement on the Sardar Sarovar Dam. Amita Baviskar, well-known expert in the field, brings the debate up to the present in the
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.
IAS /IPS services are considered to be the most prestigious services in the country, so as much as these services are respected, there are some misconceptions about the examination related to these services. Every educated and promising youth of the country wants to get the position and prestige that comes with these posts, but at the same time, there are many questions in their minds regarding this examination, such as when to prepare, where to do it, which books will be appropriate to study, etc. Every year lakhs of candidates appear in this examination, out of which only a few can reach their goal by crossing the threshold of this examination. This book gives proper guidance to the candidates to reach their goal, as well as provides them with mental support while resolving their doubts. The stories of successful candidates given in the book will inspire the readers. This book does not cover the UPSC syllabus but removes the misconceptions and confusions in the minds of the candidates in the context of the exam and motivates them to be serious towards their goal.
Annotation This series provides diabetologists with the most recent developments in the diagnosis and treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. New drug classes are covered in depth and each article is followed by a comment from the editors highlighting the key features of the topic.
“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.
“Mutual fund investment by salaried investors: Identifying the determinants” is a book which attempts to throw light upon the determinants of mutual fund investment among the salaried investors. It is well-known fact that salaried class in India posses some unique characteristics which place them in a different category than that of other investors. This book address the issues directly associated with the salaried investors. Of late, a lot of research work is going on in the field of behavioural finance. This book is simply an extension of the work in the field of behavioural finance especially the areas which deal with respect to investment in mutual fund. Studies in the area of behavioural finance especially related to the mutual fund investment, is gaining momentum in India and hence teaching, and research in this field is also increasing. There is dearth of good book on this issue. This book is expected to fill up that gap. The book is expected to make the lives of teachers, students, and researchers relatively easier. The knowledge received from this book will go a long way in shaping the future of education of behavioural finance in India.
She’s beautiful. She’s fearless. She’s bewitching. So why is she the ‘leper’ of Pahadpur? Seventeen-year-old Sandeep and his younger brother, Manish, are not looking forward to spending three months in the remote Internet-challenged hill station of Pahadpur with their military-minded aunt. Apart from taking care of their kid sister, Chubs, who tends to wander off on her own, the boys have absolutely nothing to do in the holidays. But there is more to Pahadpur than meets the eye. Sandeep and Manish discover that the family next door, at Falcon Heights, is shunned by all the townsfolk. Who is the mysterious girl who lives there and fl ies a falcon every morning? As they unravel the secret with their new friend Parul, two terrible but equally plausible stories emerge—only one of which can be true. When the truth is revealed, it brings all of them face-to-face with a horrifying fate, and it is left to little Chubs to save the day.
The presented book - Bihar Primary School Niyojit (Contractual) Teacher, Class 1 to 5-20 Practice Sets is useful for the aspirants who are going to appear for the exams. This book contains 20 practice sets including the latest solved papers which will help the aspirants to get the idea and pattern of questions to be asked in the examinations.
Covers the fundamental concepts and mathematical skills required to analyse reaction-diffusion models for biological populations. Focuses on mathematical modeling and numerical simulations using basic conceptual and classic models of population dynamics, Virus and Brain dynamics. Covers wide range of models using spatial and non-spatial approaches. Covers single, two and multispecies reaction-diffusion models from ecology and models from bio-chemistry. Uses Mathematica for problem solving and MATLAB for pattern formations. Contains solved Examples and Problems in Exercises.
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.
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.
Widely distributed throughout plant families, flavonoids give many flowers and fruits their vibrant colors. They also play a role in protecting the plants from microbe and insect attacks. More importantly, the consumption of foods containing flavonoids has been linked to numerous health benefits. Recent research indicates that flavonoids can be nutritionally helpful by triggering enzymes that reduce the risk of certain cancers, heart disease, and age-related degenerative diseases. Foods that contain high amounts of flavonoids include blueberries, red beans, cranberries, and blackberries. Many other foods, including red and yellow fruits and vegetables and some nuts, as well as red wine and certain teas are also rich in flavonoids. Due the potential health benefits, research into flavonoids and their potential beneficial effects on human health continues unabated. Dictionary of Flavonoids with downloadable resources lists all known flavonoids (approximately 13,000) in a single volume. It details chemical structures, physical properties, and biological source, and also includes a concise bibliography. Derived from the well-respected Dictionary of Natural Products, it is presented in a compact dictionary format, and is an invaluable reference source for all those working in this area. The book is accompanied by downloadable resources that are fully searchable by chemical structure as well as by physical properties and chemical names. Organized in alphabetical order, each page is packed with authoritative information that readers can easily access. The book and downloadable resource combination gives researchers powerful tools for unlocking and utilizing the secrets held within the colors of the plant kingdom.
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