I Did It' Mathematics, an activity-based and interactive course, has been prepared in conformity with the latest NCERT syllabus and the National Curriculum Framework (2005). It presents mathematical concepts in a logical and comprehensive manner and with high degree of clarity. It also encourages students to think, discuss and assimilate ideas and concepts with great ease. The simple and lucid manner of presentation of contents coupled with large number of illustrative examples facilitate easy grasp of concepts. The in-text activities in the books provide opportunity to students to relate mathematical concepts with everyday life. Key Features - Well-graded and thematically organised units - Topics and activities linked to learner's everyday life - Large number of questions in the exercises, including word problems - Overview to help teachers develop comprehensive lesson plans - Maths Lab Activities to reinforce the concepts learnt in each chapter
Keshav has two sons. While one lives in New York, the other stays in their village, and both lead extremely different lives. Although both sons are successful, only one of them is happy, When Keshav’s son in New York visits home, he knows everyone is going to be excited. He is already adored and praised by everyone in his village, especially by his parents. But he also regrets his decision of leaving India. How can a man who has everything not be happy? Read on to find out.
This book examines the relationship between the newly independent Indian state and its New Cinema movement. It looks at state formative practices articulating themselves as cultural policy. It presents an institutional history of the Film Finance Corporation (FFC), later the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), and their patronage of the New Cinema in India, from the 1960s to the 1990s, bringing into focus an extraordinary but neglected cultural moment in Indian film history and in the history of contemporary India. The chapters not only document the artistic pursuit of cinema, but also the emergence of a larger field where the market, political inclinations of the Indian state, and the more complex determinants of culture intersect — how the New Cinema movement faced external challenges from the industrial lobby and politicians, as well as experienced deep rifts from within. It also shows how the Emergency, the Janata Party regime, economic liberalization, and the opening of airwaves all left their impact on the New Cinema. The volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of film studies, politics and public policy, especially cultural policy, media and culture studies, and South Asian studies.
It’s very normal and natural that to identify God, humans have created religion. Later on when many religious groups were formed to express their superiority over other groups, human societies started polluting religion with politics. It’s important to find a solution to find peace amongst all different human societies. Dedicated to humanity worldwide.
What secrets lurk in a family’s past—and how important are they in the here and now? Sudha Murty’s new book comprises two novellas that explore two quests by two different men—both for mothers they never knew they had. Venkatesh, a bank manager, stumbles upon his lookalike one fine day. When he probes further, he discovers his father’s hidden past, which includes an abandoned wife and child. Ventakesh is determined to make amends to his impoverished stepmother—but how can he repay his father’s debt? Mukesh, a young man, is shocked to realize after his father’s death that he was actually adopted. He sets out to find his biological mother, but the deeper he delves, the more confused he is about where his loyalties should lie: with the mother who gave birth to him, or with the mother who brought him up. The Mother I Never Knew is a poignant, dramatic book that reaches deep into the human heart to reveal what we really feel about those closest to us.
Who can resist a good story, especially when it’s being told by Grandma? From her bag emerge tales of kings and cheats, monkeys and mice, bears and gods. Meet a bear who ate some really bad dessert and got very angry; a lazy man who would not put out a fire till it reached his beard; a princess who was turned into an onion; a queen who discovered silk and many more weird, wonderful people and animals. This beloved and bestselling collection of stories by India’s favourite author, Sudha Murty, has sold countless number of copies and entertained generations of children in the subcontinent. Featuring gorgeous illustrations and a new introduction by the author, this special keepsake edition brings to book lovers an old favourite in a stunning new look.
Extraordinary stories about ordinary people’s lives Over the years, Sudha Murty has come across some fascinating people whose lives make for interesting stories and have astonishing lessons to reveal. Take Vishnu, who achieves every material success but never knows happiness; or Venkat, who talks so much that he has no time to listen. In other stories, a young girl goes on a train journey that changes her life forever; an impoverished village woman provides bathing water to hundreds of people in a drought-stricken area; a do-gooder ghost decides to teach a disconsolate young man Sanskrit; and in the title story, a woman in a flooded village in Odisha teaches the author a life lesson she will never forget. From the bestselling author of Wise and Otherwise and The Old Man and His God, this is another heart-warming collection of real-life stories that will delight readers of all ages.
Every one of us has a life-affirming story to tell... The inspiring true stories of the interesting people who inhabit the pages of Sudha Murty’s books leave an indelible impression on us. But the books are able to chronicle the stories only of the men and women Mrs Murty has come across personally in the course of her social work. There must be so many more wonderful stories that scores of others have to share. Something Happened on the Way to Heaven is a collection of twenty such memorable true-life stories. Handpicked by Sudha Murty from entries submitted in an open competition run by Penguin, they capture the hope, faith, kindness and joy that life is full of even as we make our way through the daily grind. Moving and uplifting, this is an anthology that will engross and delight every reader who believes in the goodness of the human heart.
Dalit assertion has been a central feature of the states in the Hindi heartland since the mid-1980s, leading to the rise of political consciousness and identity-based lower-caste parties. The present study focuses on the different political response of the Congress party to identity assertion in Madhya Pradesh under the leadership of Digvijay Singh. In Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, in response to the strong wave of Dalit assertion that swept the region, parties such as the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) used strategies of political mobilisation to consolidate Dalit/backward votes and capture state power. In Madhya Pradesh, in contrast, the Congress party and Digvijay Singh at the historic Bhopal Conference held in January 2002 adopted a new model of development that attempted to mobilise Dalits and tribals and raise their standard of living by providing them economic empowerment. This new Dalit Agenda constitutes an alternative strategy at gaining Dalit/tribal support through of state-sponsored economic upliftment as opposed to the political mobilisation strategy employed by the BSP in Uttar Pradesh. The present study puts to test the limits of the model of state-led development, of the use of political power by an enlightened political elite to introduce change from above to address the weaker sections of society. The working of the state is thus analysed in the context of the society in which it is embedded and the former’s ability to insulate itself from powerful vested interests. In interrogating this state-led redistributive paradigm, the study has generated empirical data based on extensive fieldwork and brought to the fore both the potentials and the limitations of using the model of ‘development from above’ in a democracy. It suggests that the absence of an upsurge from below limits the ability of an enlightened political elite that mans the developmental state to introduce social change and help the weaker sections of society.
This book looks at how religious studies is framed and taught in India. It addresses the contradiction between the country’s vibrant religious life and the dearth of comparative and social scientific religious studies programs across Indian universities. The volume: • Studies the efforts by Rabindranath Tagore in Santiniketan and Mohan Malaviya in Varanasi, to introduce and institutionalize religious studies in India; • Discusses the notions of religion and spirituality and situates the failure of the ‘secularization thesis’ in the context of modern India; • Provides concrete suggestions on how to develop religious studies in relation to global citizenship and Indian cultural heritage with the hope of initiating a larger discussion. A unique contribution to the study of religion in society and education, the book will be indispensable to students and researchers of theology, history, philosophy, sociology, secularization, globalization, religious studies, education studies, and South Asian studies.
Sunil realised how much his family loved and cared for him during his school days. Varsha and Varun learnt a great lesson from their beloved pets. Grandmothers are treasures, and they can take you to wonderlands with their rich experiences. A gem-studded chariot to support a wild creeper, a talking cow, a compassionate tiger, a selfless prince ready to undergo pain voluntarily – read on to unravel unbelievable characters! “Surabhi was in all spirits that day. All her friends saw some change in her. She used to be so quiet and aloof all these days. But that day, she was bright and talkative.” Why? Find out! What was James’ unforgettable experience? Stories that each of you can relate to and relive your own, similar experiences!
Advanced Communication Skills Laboratory Manual is the sequel to the acclaimed A Manual for English Language Laboratories , and addresses the specific needs of students and teachers in technical and other professional courses. It focuses on reading and writing skills, and integrates these with speaking, listening, and other intra- and inter-personal skills. Besides imparting communication and soft skills, the three-tier evaluation exercises (self-evaluation, peer group evaluation and teacher evaluation) will identify the students' communication skills and help in developing skill sets.
While the rest of the world has taken great strides in mainstreaming the differently abled into the larger contours of their society, life continues to be an uphill struggle for the differently-abled in India. They continue to be burdened with their ‘handicapped’ status and live a life on the fringes, largely forgotten by a society which is galloping ahead at a fast pace. Born ‘different’ from the rest of us, they have been put in a position of disadvantage in a world where being ‘normal’ is at such a premium. Written by the bestselling author of Legacy and Leading Ladies, Sudha Menon, and the MD of SAP Labs India, V.R. Ferose, Gifted celebrates the journeys of these very Indians who are neither CEOs nor part of any influential power clubs, but special in their own way. These are stories that can inspire even the most ‘abled’ among us.
Business Communication and Soft Skills Laboratory Manual provides hands-on experience of business and professional situations. It imparts the required communication and soft skills through group activities and peer group assessment essential for effective communication and personality development. This ensures long-term employability of students entering the professional domain and professionals striving for consistency and success in their jobs. This is also an effective tool for students and teachers to use a communicative approach to business communication.
Ripples of Love ' - Human Love as well as Man-God love is present here- transport us ,to a poetic realm of unique images,thrilling us beyond words.One who rather unconsciously follows in the Footsteps of Mira Bai ,ToruDutt & Kamala Das, Ms.Sudha is sure to take through these poems, endowed with a ripple effect, a place of prominence among Indian English poets.
A Manual for English Language Laboratories offers a rigorous training in phonetics and role play and eventually builds on these two elements and discusses scenarios ranging from informal speech, such as giving directions and describing people or things, to more formal English in official or educational settings, such as participating in telephone interviews or debates. It is useful for first-year IT\ITU engineering students as well as other readers who need to develop their English language and soft skills.
Who can resist a good story, especially when it’s being told by Grandma? From her bag emerges tales of kings and cheats, monkeys and mice, bears and gods. Here comes the bear who ate some really bad dessert and got very angry; a lazy man who would not put out a fire till it reached his beard; a princess who got turned into an onion; a queen who discovered silk, and many more weird and wonderful people and animals. Grandma tells the stories over long summer days and nights, as seven children enjoy life in her little town. The stories entertain, educate and provide hours of enjoyment to them. So come, why don’t you too join in the fun.
A 360 Degree—Amplify the cause & effect There is more to student life than the academic zones. The book's content comes from the author's self-realization, experience, and observation throughout her career span in education. A change in the outlook of education as "Education for life" is always a healthy perspective. Therefore, a need to pause, retrospect, and make a conscious decision is right at the starting point of early childhood and education. The purpose of a school, its model, the vision, and the mission is essential. This book's content discusses numerous topics and shares a broader angle to look at a school beyond its academic excellence. The author tries to highlight different yardsticks to measure the parameters of an efficacious school. The book celebrates the School and its success through a 360-degree enhanced vision accommodating quantitative and qualitative factors. Society needs a 360-degree view on defining the school's purpose; a school needs a 360-degree view to amplify the cause and its effect; a parent needs a 360-degree viewpoint on choosing a school for their child.
Keshav has two sons. While one lives in New York, the other stays in their village, and both lead extremely different lives. Although both sons are successful, only one of them is happy, When Keshav’s son in New York visits home, he knows everyone is going to be excited. He is already adored and praised by everyone in his village, especially by his parents. But he also regrets his decision of leaving India. How can a man who has everything not be happy? Read on to find out.
Extraordinary stories about ordinary people’s lives Over the years, Sudha Murty has come across some fascinating people whose lives make for interesting stories and have astonishing lessons to reveal. Take Vishnu, who achieves every material success but never knows happiness; or Venkat, who talks so much that he has no time to listen. In other stories, a young girl goes on a train journey that changes her life forever; an impoverished village woman provides bathing water to hundreds of people in a drought-stricken area; a do-gooder ghost decides to teach a disconsolate young man Sanskrit; and in the title story, a woman in a flooded village in Odisha teaches the author a life lesson she will never forget. From the bestselling author of Wise and Otherwise and The Old Man and His God, this is another heart-warming collection of real-life stories that will delight readers of all ages.
It's 2020 and children are stuck indoors as the novel coronavirus finds its way into India. A nationwide lockdown is announced and amidst the growing crisis, Ajja and Ajji welcome their grandchildren and Kamlu Ajji into their house in Shiggaon. From stitching masks, sharing household chores, preparing food for workers to losing themselves in timeless tales, the lockdown turns into a memorable time for the children as they enter the enchanting world of goddesses, kings, princesses, serpents, magical beanstalks, thieves, kingdoms and palaces, among others. The myriad stories told by their grandparents become the biggest source of joy, making the children compassionate, worldly-wise and more resilient than ever. Following the trail of the best-selling Grandma's Bag of Stories, India's favourite author Sudha Murty brings to you this collection of immortal tales that she fondly created during the lockdown period for readers to seek comfort and find the magic in sharing and caring for others. Wonderfully woven in her inimitable style, this book is unputdownable and perfect for every child's bookshelf!
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