Himachal Pradesh has been blessed with many ancient monuments and other historic heritage sites which are having a rare and unique architectural beauty, stone carvings and are considered as the real treasure of art and culture as state protected monuments of Himachal Pradesh. Some of best historic Monuments and heritage sites are: Rashtrapati lodge and Annadale at Shimla, Bijli Mahadev Temple Kullu, Ruined fort of Kangra, Shiva Temple Baijnath Kangra, and Anees villa of famous Novelist Salman Rushdie Solan and many more to explore have been highlighted in the current volume.
Development from below" is not enough. The key to sustainable social change is development from within- change in individual and group consciousness that leads to collective capacity for self-management among people's organizations. This book is a conversation between a practitioner and a scholar of participatory development exploring the inner and outer journeys of both development facilitators and women villagers. It is grounded in the experience of manavodaya, a non-profit organization that has facilitated self help groups among rural poor and trained development practitioners in methods of dialogue and empowerment for over twenty years. The book presents a successful method of dialogue called collective reflection that has enabled significant changes in the lives of the participants-both development professionals and villagers alike.
Delve into the intricacies of jurisprudence with 'Law Audience’s Digest,' a compelling collection of legal articles that demystify the complexities of the legal world. From landmark court cases to evolving legal trends, this anthology offers a thought-provoking journey for both legal enthusiasts and the curious minds seeking insight into the dynamic realm of law. Engage with expert perspectives, stay abreast of contemporary legal issues, and broaden your understanding of the ever-evolving legal landscape. 'Law Audience’s Digest' is your gateway to a comprehensive exploration of the legal domain, providing enlightenment and clarity in every page.
Every relationship goes through ups and downs and no matter how much ever you try to be happy together, there will be times when two individuals will stand opposite each other because of different views on the same point. At this point, how you handle the situation and understand each other shows maturity and strength in the relationship. This numerology book based on relationship compatibility will not tell you who will win or lose the discussions and fights. It will not tell you whether the relationship between two numbers is a thumbs-up or thumbs-down because no number is good or bad, right or wrong and so judging someone on the basis of just numbers is incorrect. What this book can rightfully do is to help you find the hurdles or differences that can probably occur in the relationship. Knowing the potential differences and personality traits in advance can guide you in taking the correct steps before getting into a relationship. This book allows you to see the potential troubles in a relationship along with its possible outcomes. This book also helps give you key advice and suggestions for each relationship that you can apply and refer to in daily life.
India Beyond Metros: Dekho Apna Bharat, is a travelogue of around 50-odd Tier 2/3 cities from across the nation. The book does not cover the already well-known major metropolitan cities in the country, but gives you a glimpse of small-town India and the hinterland. Each chapter is dedicated to one city and spells out what to see, where to stay, how to go, and even what to shop for there. It is ideal for corporate travellers who visit these cities for official work or families who want to spend holidays/ weekends exploring their own country.
Augmentation of heat transfer is important in energy conservation and developing sustainable energy systems. This book provides the science necessary to understand the basics of heat transfer augmentation in single-phase engineering systems. It considers theory and practice including computational and experimental procedures, evaluation techniques for performance, and new trends. Several applications of augmentation methods like surface modification, introduction of vortex flow and impinging jets, opportunities of ultrasound and magnetic fields, pulsatile flows, heat exchangers, and nanofluids are provided. Details of basic phenomena and mechanisms are highlighted. Key features: Provides the fundamental science needed to understand and further develop heat transfer augmentation for future energy systems Give examples of how ultrasound and magnetic fields, vortex flow, impinging jets, surface modification and nanofluids can augment heat transfer Considers basic issues of computational and experimental methods for analysis, design, and evaluation of efficient and sustainable heat transfer It is an ideal reference text for graduate students and academic researchers working in the fields of mechanical, aerospace, industrial, manufacturing, and chemical engineering.
Over the past three decades, developed economies such as the United States and United Kingdom have shifted their focus from manufacturing-based economy toward a technology-based economy (Singh and Van der Zahn 2008). As we all are aware of this fact that India was a colony of United Kingdom till 15th August 1947 for a period of more than 150 years. They exploited the natural resources grown on Indian soil and used India as a production unit. The knowledge generation and development of new techniques in each and every sphere of life was in full force in India before the arrival of British Rule. But after independence of India the situation has changed a lot; Indian economy is now moving towards a knowledge generation rather than merely producing things.
In today's increasingly competitive business environment, organizations must be able to adapt to the ever-changing business landscape where traditional business concepts no longer ensure success. The future will be driven by value and competing ideas-creating an environment where old alignments and equations will be replaced by a global network of
This book presents interdisciplinary research in software engineering with applications for the social sector. The author focuses on software applications that are used for social good and that serve the needs of society. The author aims to bridge the knowledge gap between requirement engineers, industry, and users in order to help identify a diverse range of needs in the social sector (taking into account user crowd diversity in terms of technological competencies, geography, demographics, and behavioral and psychographic aspects). The book provides rigorous empirical studies and validates solutions that serve as a guide to the software engineering community, researchers, graduate students, and teachers. Provides interdisciplinary research in software engineering and the needs of the social sector, helping to increase success rates of society focused startups and applications Ideal for social entrepreneurs who can use the book for doing customer development with diverse users Establishes a new research line of social sector requirement engineering, taking into account user age, language, ability, and access
Nonfunctional Requirements in Mobile Application Development is an empirical study that investigates how nonfunctional requirements--as compared with functional requirements--are treated by the software engineers during mobile application development. The book empirically analyzes the contribution of nonfunctional requirements to project parameters such as cost, time, and quality. Such parameters are of prime interest as they determine the survival of organizations in highly dynamic environments. The impact of nonfunctional requirements on project success is analyzed through surveys and case studies, both individually and relative to each other. Sources for data collection include industry, academia, and literature. The book also empirically studies the impact of nonfunctional requirements on the overall business success of both the software development firm and the software procuring firm. Project success is examined to determine if it leads to business success. The book provides rich empirical evidence to place nonfunctional requirements on par with functional requirements to achieve business success in highly competitive markets. This work enhances the body of knowledge through multiple empirical research methods including surveys, case studies, and experimentation to study software engineers' focus on nonfunctional requirements at both project and business levels. The book can guide both computer scientists and business managers in devising theoretical and technical solutions for software release planning to achieve business success.
Key Features: - The only book on face reading that allows you to connect digitally and see real-life photos instead of drawings and sketches. Visit www.onefacemanytraits.com to check out the real-life photos. - The only book on face reading that allows you to connect with the real-life experiences of the author through interesting stories. - The only book on face reading that not only gives you knowledge but also motivates you to take face profiling as a full-time or a part-time career. - Learn face reading directly from the author. Connect with him via 09920925666 / 09920782513 or visit www.worldschooloffaceanalysis.com for course details.
How solar could spark a clean-energy transition through transformative innovation—creative financing, revolutionary technologies, and flexible energy systems. Solar energy, once a niche application for a limited market, has become the cheapest and fastest-growing power source on earth. What's more, its potential is nearly limitless—every hour the sun beams down more energy than the world uses in a year. But in Taming the Sun, energy expert Varun Sivaram warns that the world is not yet equipped to harness erratic sunshine to meet most of its energy needs. And if solar's current surge peters out, prospects for replacing fossil fuels and averting catastrophic climate change will dim. Innovation can brighten those prospects, Sivaram explains, drawing on firsthand experience and original research spanning science, business, and government. Financial innovation is already enticing deep-pocketed investors to fund solar projects around the world, from the sunniest deserts to the poorest villages. Technological innovation could replace today's solar panels with coatings as cheap as paint and employ artificial photosynthesis to store intermittent sunshine as convenient fuels. And systemic innovation could add flexibility to the world's power grids and other energy systems so they can dependably channel the sun's unreliable energy. Unleashing all this innovation will require visionary public policy: funding researchers developing next-generation solar technologies, refashioning energy systems and economic markets, and putting together a diverse clean energy portfolio. Although solar can't power the planet by itself, it can be the centerpiece of a global clean energy revolution. A Council on Foreign Relations Book
The Research & Analysis Wing capture an agent of the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate. After interrogating him, they decide to send two of their own men to infiltrate one of the strongest Separatist groups of the Kashmir Valley. An Indian Army officer and an officer of the JKP are picked to carry out the job. The two men assess the situation in the Valley as best they can before a shocking event triggers a deadly battle. The fire spreads and Baig and Lone are suddenly thrust into the middle of it. Baig uncovers a plot by Pakistan to take hold of Kashmir once and for all. Political pressure and treachery come to the fore as the plot unfolds.
What would you do if you wake up one morning to find a hundred million dollars in your bank account? Would you: Buy a new home? Get yourself the fi nest accessories? Travel to the most exotic locations on the planet? Find love in the most unexpected of places? These are the questions and the aspirations that take us on a journey with UV(aka Uday Veer Singh), a broke, homeless and hopeless young man, when one fi ne morning, blessed with the nine-digit fi gure, with no clue as to its source. Overnight his life went from ‘shit to hit’. UV grabs the money and jets off to Amsterdam in search of ‘drugs and chicks’. But there’s no such thing in life as a free ride Soon sinister visions and blackouts begin taking over UV’s life, forcing him to face the one hundred million dollar question: Can money buy me a new life? All love stories should have a happy ending… But will this one end in disaster? Join Uday on a rollercoaster ride through love, life and unprecedented wealth as he finds a purpose to live and unravels a few dark secrets about himself... as he awakens from his 100 Million Obilivion
ÿAn ancient artefact lost in time is about to reveal itself...... ÿ ÿ The story begins with the murder of young Kalpa and two army men, Ariender and Jaiveer, getting accidentally involved with it. ÿ ÿ Ariender and Jaiveer begin a search for the killer ... but is the murder a result of routine enmity or is there a bigger plot behind the untimely death of this young woman? ÿ ÿ Join Ariender and Jaiveer as they try to outsmart danger and death to find the truth behind a seemingly common murder. A search that leads them to an ancient story from the past, making them mere pawns on a large chessboard of greed, power and betrayal....
Take your Android applications to the next level of interactivity by exploring the wide variety of Android sensors About This Book Get a thorough understanding of the fundamentals and framework of Android sensors. Acquire knowledge of advance sensor programming, and learn how to connect and use sensors in external devices such as the Android Watch, Polar heart rate monitors, Adidas speed cells, and so on. Learn from real-world sensor-based applications such as the Pedometer app to detect daily steps, the Driving app to detect driving events, and the Professional Fitness tracker app to track heart rate, weight, daily steps, calories burned, and so on. Who This Book Is For This book is targeted at Android developers who want to get a good understanding of sensors and write sensor-based applications, or who want to enhance their existing applications with additional sensor functionality. A basic knowledge of Android development is required What You Will Learn Learn about sensor fundamentals, different types of sensors, and the sensor co-ordinate system Understand the various classes, callbacks, and APIs of the Android Sensor framework Check all the available sensors on an Android device and know their individual capabilities—for example, their range of values, power consumption, and so on. Implement sensor fusion using two or more sensors together and learn to compensate for the weakness of one sensor by using the strength of another Build a variety of sensor based, real-world applications such as Weather, Pedometer, Compass, Driving Events Detection, Fitness Tracker, and so on. Get to know about wake up and non-wake up sensors, wake locks, and how to use sensor batch processing along with the sensor hardware FIFO queue Develop efficient battery and processor algorithms using raw sensor data to solve real-world problems Connect to a variety of remote sensors such as body weight measurement and body fat percentage measurement using the Google Fit platform from your Android app In Detail Android phones available in today's market have a wide variety of powerful and highly precise sensors. Interesting applications can be built with them such as a local weather app using weather sensors, analyzing risky driving behavior using motion sensors, a fitness tracker using step-counter sensors, and so on. Sensors in external devices such as Android Watch, Body Analyzer & Weight Machine, Running Speed Cell, and so on can also be connected and used from your Android app running on your phone. Moving further, this book will provide the skills required to use sensors in your Android applications. It will walk you through all the fundamentals of sensors and will provide a thorough understanding of the Android Sensor Framework. You will also get to learn how to write code for the supportive infrastructure such as background services, scheduled and long running background threads, and databases for saving sensor data. Additionally, you will learn how to connect and use sensors in external devices from your Android app using the Google Fit platform. By the end of the book, you will be well versed in the use of Android sensors and programming to build interactive applications. Style and approach A step-by-step and easy-to-follow guide that focuses on utilizing sensors to perform certain tasks. After covering the fundamentals in the first chapter, the book develops the concepts by building a real-world, sensor-based application in subsequent chapters.
“ You were born to be rich and have the right to be rich and prosperous” If you want to dig deeper into a money mindset or financial philosophy, this book flashes out the view in a comprehensive, detailed way and shows you the key to prosperity and who are facing challenges from every direction family, relationship, you name. This book can change your life, as it is thought provoking and well-articulated This is a collaborative efforts of five authors from various industries and body grounds who are about to make you learn the fundamental principles of wealth creation and life success. Start making abundance /ethical wealth creation, become the kind of person who makes money, build a character so that opportunity finds you and start giving society what it doesn’t know to get. A calm mind a fit body and a house full of love can be earned, trust and believe .Stay with it and with this book it is right in your hands
About the Book: This book ‘Corporate Karma’ explores the overlooked spiritual dimension of our professional lives, introducing the intriguing concept of Spiritual Risk Management (SRM). Beyond the balance sheets, it delves into the evolution of risk understanding through history. The narrative’s core lies in addressing spiritual risks within organizations, unveiling the profound impact on individuals and the broader ecosystem. Discover strategies for nurturing spiritual resilience, empathetic leadership, and a harmonious work culture. This book’s uniqueness is its unexpected detour into the wisdom of Chanakya and Lord Krishna, weaving ancient teachings into modern leadership. ‘Corporate Karma’ is an invitation to revolutionize your approach and march on the path towards sustainable success. About the Author: Varun Rajasekaran brings over 12 years of corporate wisdom as an IT GRC specialist in the ITeS and Pharma sectors. He blends creative prowess with a deep IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) background. With a rich history in the corporate world, including a Fortune India 500 company, Varun’s journey is marked by notable achievements. His thought leadership extends to publications in the American Society of Quality (ASQ), introducing pioneering concepts such as the “Hybrid Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Model” in June 2023 and the “Hybrid Root Cause Analysis” tool in 2018. He is a certified ISO 22301:2019, ISO 27001:2022 lead auditor and an alumni of PICT School of Technology and Management and Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune.
Stress is an unavoidable and pervasive aspect of modern life. From the daily pressures of work and relationships to the significant challenges we face, stress can manifest in many forms and can have a significant impact on our mental and physical health. As we navigate our way through the complex and fast-paced world we live in, understanding the nature of stress and developing effective coping strategies is essential to our wellbeing. This book aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of stress, its causes and effects, and most importantly, how to manage it effectively. Drawing on the scientific research, expert insights, and practical tips, this book explores the multifaceted nature of stress, examining its psychological and physiological effects and offering a range of techniques and strategies for managing stress in different contexts. Whether you are looking to reduce your stress levels, improve your performance at work or in your personal life, or simply gain a deeper understanding of this pervasive aspect of modern life, this book offers a valuable resource for anyone seeking to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
A selection of the leading theorists of multiculturalism revisit aspects of Parekh's work both to underline its continuing importance and the ongoing vitality of multiculturalist theory.
There must be countless conversations in pubs that people would carry along with them to their grave because they never mustered the courage to speak. That one girl you saw, that one line you wanted to say but you couldn’t because you were shy or you had no clue how to start the conversation. That moment when you felt that the pub was not working in your favor. That moment when you thought of that one friend who could help you converse easily with the women you admired. Well your search for pub conversations ends here. Polite Pickup Lines in Indian Pubs: Scenario-Based Conversations in Pubs aims to deliver the answers to all your questions about conversation starters, how to use the pub to your advantage, where to talk, where not to talk, how to talk, how not to talk, whom to talk, whom not to talk, why talk. This book helps you create scenarios where conversations are bound to happen. It’s time to stir up this world!
Recent wireless technology mostly depends on the microwaves and millimeter waves. To transmit these waves we require antennas.Antenna is an important and integral part of any wireless communication system. From the initial days, researchers worldwide have tried various techniques for enhancing bandwidth and efficiency of antenna structures. Broadband antennas are such antennas which have operating bandwidth (Impedance bandwidth or fractional bandwidth) greater than 10% and high efficiency antennas generally possess radiation efficiency greater than 50%. Main advantage of broadband antennas with high efficiency is that, instead of single application these structures are useful for multiple applications. Many approaches such as slot cutting, EBG loading, resonator loading, aperture coupling, fractal geometry, substrate removal, grooved ground plane etc.
The promise of what Blockchain can offer businesses has evolved from a cryptocurrency payment gateway platform to something bigger and truly a game-changer. Blockchain can be a transformative technology for many businesses as it has the potential to drive a distributed and decentralized way of re-imagining processes and business models. As an inter- organizational paradigm, Blockchain enables cooperation, collaboration, coordination, and communication between hitherto untrusted entities, unknown to each other. And, the best way to participate in this revolution is by being a part of a consortium of eco-system players. Joining a Blockchain consortium raises many questions in the minds of member organisations as this is a relatively new phenomenon. While searching for accurate, ground-level, unbiased and business-oriented information to answer the above questions, we realized that there is no single repository or detailed guide that gives complete information on the best practices of Blockchain consortiums. It was to address these lacunae that we put together this handbook for Blockchain practitioners and business leaders, to help them plan their participation in a holistic way – by cutting through the hype and focusing on the core value propositions that Blockchain consortiums may unlock for their organizations.
This is the story of a 32 year old corporate executive, Rahul, gunning for the top spot in a corporate. However, KD, the suave and street smart 39 year old is also going full throttle for the same position. And of course, there is no love lost between the two. With the final announcement, only three months away in the next board meeting, things are coming to a head and people are being used like pawns in a game of chess in their no holds barred battle. Rahul the protagonist is going into battle all guns blazing against a vicious KD, who has the advantage of being born without a conscience. The scales seem to be tilted in favor of Rahul until….until…the forbidden happens….an illicit romance rocks the boat. With the added new dimension things go topsy turvy in Rahul's world and KD does not need a second invitation to tear into him like a vulture presented with a dead carcass. A high adrenalin thriller depicting how the emotion of love and romance has no place in the corporate machinery and how people allow themselves to be manipulated for small benefits. The story about how emotions of greed and fear can be used by a selfish narcissist to destroy lives around him, only to get what he wants.
This volume has been developed as a step-by-step guide for professionals involved in designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating developmental interventions. It introduces and elucidates the key concepts and procedures involved, starting from the fundamentals of project design and management, the basics of monitoring and evaluation, and the development of a performance monitoring plan to different approaches to monitoring, choosing appropriate evaluation designs, approaches to evaluation, the analysis of monitoring and evaluation, and finally implementing this information in a project environment. In order to provide further context, the manual uses real project examples which help in buttressing the understanding of the readers and enable adoption of these practices in such projects.
The work presented in this book is based on empirical study undertaken as a case study to understand the challenges faced in massively open online course (MOOC) based learning and experimentation to understand the challenges for presenting theoretical and practical courses. The book proposes a flexible online platform. This solution provides flexibility in distance learning processes including course enrollment, learning, evaluation, and outcome of degrees. The proposed system not only gives students freedom to choose their courses in accordance with their needs but also use earned credit towards online degrees of any university of their choice.
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