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The History of Forensic Science in India

By: Saumitra Basu

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The History of Forensic Science in India

By: Saumitra Basu

This book explores the interaction between science and society and the development of forensic science as well as the historical roots of crime detection in colonial India. Covering a period from the mid-19th to mid-20th century, the author examines how British colonial rulers changed the perception of crime which prevailed in the colonial states and introduced forensic science as a measure of criminal identification in the Indian subcontinent. The book traces the historical background of the development and use of forensic science in civil and criminal investigation during the colonial period, and explores the extent to which forensic science has proven useful in investigation and trials. Connecting the historical beginning of forensic science with its socio historical context and diversity of scientific application for crime detection, this book sheds new light on the history of forensic science in colonial India. Using an interdisciplinary approach incorporating science and technology studies and history of crime detection, the book will be of interest to researchers in the fields of forensic science, criminology, science and technology studies, law, South Asian history and colonial history.

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Routledge

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1000411192

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The Goddess Re-discovered

Gender and Sexuality in Religious Texts of Medieval Bengal

By: Saumitra Chakravarty

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The Goddess Re-discovered

Gender and Sexuality in Religious Texts of Medieval Bengal

By: Saumitra Chakravarty

The book critically analyses questions of gender and sexuality in the medieval religious texts of Bengal. It analyses the emergence of religious cults in patriarchal contexts, the humanization of the goddess figure as a wife and mother who is subject to social and ethical codes, and demythologization of folk epics. This book discusses the folk genre of the Mangal Kavyas such as the Chandi Mangal and the Manasa Mangal, against the perspectives of Sanskrit texts like the Devi Mahatmya and the Devi Bhagavata Purana, and compares and contrasts the Kalika Purana against the texts and practices of the Tantric cult, to shed light on the paradoxes and parallels in the images of Kali found in the texts and practices dominant in the eastern region of India. The author also highlights the centrality of Chaitanya in the Gaudiya Vaishnava movement, the social and religious revolution he brought with the philosophy of raganuga bhakti along with the androgynous aspects in his relationships; explores the concept of mystical eroticism in the love of Radha and Krishna as seen in the song sequences of the Gaudiya Vaishnavas; and discusses women’s Rama-kathas found in a variety of languages across India. Rich in archival material, this book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of gender studies, women’s studies, literature, medieval history, social history, cultural anthropology, religious studies, cultural studies, South Asia studies, and those interested in the history of medieval Bengal.

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226

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Taylor & Francis

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1000632873

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Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility of Indian Companies

By: Saumitra N. Bhaduri,Ekta Selarka

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Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility of Indian Companies

By: Saumitra N. Bhaduri,Ekta Selarka

The book explores the theoretical and empirical issues relating to the interaction between corporate governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities undertaken by Indian companies. It presents a highly detailed view on the evolution of CSR and its nexus with corporate governance. This is particularly timely in the context of the recent Indian Companies Act 2013, which mandates corporate social responsibility and revises the best corporate-governance practices for large companies. The findings of this study are unique in drawing from a unified framework of Indian corporate governance structure and corporate engagement in CSR. The book’s scope is both academic and practical; the research methodology developed and utilized is useful for researchers, while the implications and the selection of variables provide useful information for practitioners and stakeholders. Finally, although it focuses on large Indian companies, the findings can also be applied to research on other emerging economies.

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146

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Springer

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9811009252

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9789811009259

Non-Banking Financial Companies Role in India's Development

A Way Forward

By: R. Kannan,K. R. Shanmugam,Saumitra Bhaduri

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Non-Banking Financial Companies Role in India's Development

A Way Forward

By: R. Kannan,K. R. Shanmugam,Saumitra Bhaduri

This book examines the trend and growth of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), both from balance sheet and regulations view-points. It further investigates the role of NBFCs in furthering financial inclusion, last-mile delivery of credit and their contribution to financial sector. Since the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) formally recognised the NBFCs in India in 1964, they have increased significantly in terms of size, form and types of products and instruments. They have also managed their asset quality better than banks. Traditionally they were dependent on banks for funds, but after the global financial crisis they began to tap the capital market. Concomitantly, the RBI regulations have closed the fault lines and tightened rules. The book assesses whether NBFCs in India should be treated as shadow banks, discusses how to achieve the right amount of regulation and safeguards without unduly stifling the NBFC sector, and studies the funding opportunities and challenges of NBFCs in India. As such, it serves as a basic reference for students in finance, and a valuable tool for professionals such as policymakers and investment analysts and other stakeholders in the finance area.

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9811333750

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The History of Forensic Science in India

By: Saumitra Basu

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Book's by Saumitra Basu

The History of Forensic Science in India

The History of Forensic Science in India

The Goddess Re-discovered

The Goddess Re-discovered

Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility of Indian Companies

Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility of Indian Companies

Non-Banking Financial Companies Role in India's Development

Non-Banking Financial Companies Role in India's Development

The History of Forensic Science in India

The History of Forensic Science in India

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