Society and Death is a compelling non-fiction narrative that delves into the harsh realities faced by individuals hailing from middle-class or brown families. Rooted in truth, this novel serves as a poignant reminder that instead of succumbing to societal expectations and conforming to its narrow perspectives, individuals should empower their loved ones to pursue their dreams and attain their aspirations. It advocates the notion that, in times of need, society seldom offers genuine support, whereas those who stand by us when our ambitions are challenged are often our closest allies. This thought-provoking work exposes the labor of society as one primarily focused on passing judgments, engaging in mockery, indulging in backbiting, and attempting to shape individuals according to their superficial standards. Society's opinions, often devoid of substance, should take a back seat to the paramount importance of nurturing the dreams and visions of our own people. Society's fleeting contentment should not take precedence over the fulfillment of personal aspirations.
Society and Death is a compelling non-fiction narrative that delves into the harsh realities faced by individuals hailing from middle-class or brown families. Rooted in truth, this novel serves as a poignant reminder that instead of succumbing to societal expectations and conforming to its narrow perspectives, individuals should empower their loved ones to pursue their dreams and attain their aspirations. It advocates the notion that, in times of need, society seldom offers genuine support, whereas those who stand by us when our ambitions are challenged are often our closest allies. This thought-provoking work exposes the labor of society as one primarily focused on passing judgments, engaging in mockery, indulging in backbiting, and attempting to shape individuals according to their superficial standards. Society's opinions, often devoid of substance, should take a back seat to the paramount importance of nurturing the dreams and visions of our own people. Society's fleeting contentment should not take precedence over the fulfillment of personal aspirations.
Five authors and one story is what make this novel unique. This is a story of four strangers who are brought together by life… or at least that is what some of them think. Based in the beautiful North-East India, this is the story about the quest of four individuals who are all running from something in their lives and their hunger to find themselves. Be it breaking from the stereotype of our society, running from the darkness within or accepting oneself. The journey however is not without its own dangers, turning their seemingly straight forward quest of self-discovery into a battle of survival. From photography to Naxals, Aashna, Advait, Charu and Dr. Ashok may have been handed more than they bargained for. The five authors of “35mm – A Hidden Target” have generously dedicated entire royalty proceeds of this novel to the cause of healthcare of disadvantaged children in the country. Royalty amount will be donated to the NGO “Sankalp India Foundation” (www.sankalpindia.net.)
Having the concept and turning into an anthology is not as easy as it sounds. The experience is both internally challenging and rewarding. We are grateful to all the co-authors who brings their lots of emotions through their contents. The title “Teenage Era" is itself holding much more emotions that lead us to our fantasy times. Basically we all are at the age or just crossed it, and that means we all have that feelings. It is already said that this is the age of building your thoughts and yourself too. This book contains so many sonnets, quotes and many poems that will definitely take you to that age.
The purpose of art, the Paris-trained artist Amrita Sher-Gil wrote in 1936, is to "create the forms of the future” by “draw[ing] its inspiration from the present.” Through art, new worlds can be imagined into existence as artists cultivate forms of belonging and networks of association that oppose colonialist and nationalist norms. Drawing on Edward Said’s notion of “affiliation” as a critical and cultural imperative against empire and nation-state, Worldly Affiliations traces the emergence of a national art world in twentieth-century India and emphasizes its cosmopolitan ambitions and orientations. Sonal Khullar focuses on four major Indian artists—Sher-Gil, Maqbool Fida Husain, K. G. Subramanyan, and Bhupen Khakhar—situating their careers within national and global histories of modernism and modernity. Through a close analysis of original artwork, archival materials, artists’ writing, and period criticism, Khullar provides a vivid historical account of the state and stakes of artistic practice in India from the late colonial through postcolonial periods. She discusses the shifting terms of Indian artists’ engagement with the West—an urgent yet fraught project in the wake of British colonialism—and to a lesser extent with African and Latin American cultural movements such as Négritude and Mexican muralism. Written in a lucid and engaging style, this book links artistic developments in India to newly emerging histories of modern art in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Drawing on original research in the twenty-first-century art world, Khullar shows the persistence of modernism in contemporary art from India and compares its function to Walter Benjamin’s ruin. In the work of contemporary artists from India, modernism is the ground from which to imagine futures. This richly illustrated study juxtaposes little-known, rarely seen, or previously unpublished works of modern and contemporary art with historical works, popular or mass-reproduced images, and documentary photographs. Its innovative art program renders newly visible the aesthetic and political achievements of Indian modernism.
Over 60 recipes for writing client script in ASP.NET 4.6 applications using jQuery About This Book This is a step-by-step guide to solve common problems in ASP.NET applications Easy-to-follow recipes to write client scripts effortlessly and quickly A hands-on approach that will show you how to interface jQuery with ASP.NET websites and MVC Who This Book Is For This book is for ASP.NET developers who want to use jQuery to write client scripts for cross-browser compatibility. The book assumes no prior knowledge of ASP.NET or jQuery, and every recipe is self-contained and explained in an easy-to-follow manner. Familiarity with Visual Studio and MS SQL Server is preferred, but not compulsory. What You Will Learn Download and include jQuery in ASP.NET websites and MVC Use jQuery selectors with ASP.NET server controls Get to know about event handling and DOM traversal Deploy jQuery for visual effects and animations Develop AJAX-enabled ASP.NET applications Create your own plugins Solve common problems using less code and cut down your development time In Detail jQuery is a lightweight JavaScript library that has changed the landscape of client scripting in web applications. Developed by John Resig in 2006, it has taken the web by storm because of its cross-browser compatibility and the ability to get more done with less code. It has gained popularity with ASP.NET developers and is now distributed with Visual Studio and the NuGet package manager. ASP.NET jQuery Cookbook explores the wide range of utilities that the jQuery library provides. It teaches you the nitty-gritty of plugging in these features in ASP.NET web applications. It covers every aspect of interfacing the library, right from downloading and including jQuery on web pages to selecting controls, handling events, and creating animations. This book also walks you through DOM traversal and manipulation in ASP.NET and then through visual effects and graphics in ASP.NET sites. It explores advanced features such as posting AJAX requests and writing plugins. It will provide you with all the information you need to use this library confidently with ASP.NET. Style and approach This book takes a hands-on, pragmatic approach to solving common problems in ASP.NET applications using jQuery. Every recipe has detailed steps with screen captures and code snippets. The necessary theoretical concepts are introduced as and when needed.
The book "Data Visualization" delves into the philosophical foundations of data visualization and explores the intersection of data, perception, and knowledge. It addresses the epistemological questions of how data visualization shapes our understanding of the world and the ontological questions of how data visualization represents reality. The book also covers ethical considerations in data visualization, including issues of representation, bias, and privacy. Additionally, it examines the emerging trends and technological advancements in data visualization and the impact of philosophy on the future of data visualization. The authors highlight the significance of a philosophical perspective in data visualization and its potential to enhance our ability to comprehend and communicate complex data.
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