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The Body Adorned

Sacred and Profane in Indian Art

By: Vidya Dehejia

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The Body Adorned

Sacred and Profane in Indian Art

By: Vidya Dehejia

The sensuous human form-elegant and eye-catching-is the dominant feature of premodern Indian art. From the powerful god Shiva, greatest of all yogis and most beautiful of all beings, to stone dancers twisting along temple walls, the body in Indian art is always richly adorned. Alankara (ornament) protects the body and makes it complete and attractive; to be unornamented is to invite misfortune. In The Body Adorned, Vidya Dehejia, who has dedicated her career to the study of Indian art, draws on the literature of court poets, the hymns of saints and acharyas, and verses from inscriptions to illuminate premodern India's unique treatment of the sculpted and painted form. She focuses on the coexistence of sacred and sensuous images within the common boundaries of Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu "sacred spaces," redefining terms like "sacred" and "secular" in relation to Indian architecture. She also considers the paradox of passionate poetry, in which saints praised the sheer bodily beauty of the divine form, and nonsacred Rajput painted manuscripts, which freely inserted gods into the earthly realm of the courts. By juxtaposing visual and literary sources, Dehejia demonstrates the harmony between the sacred and the profane in classical Indian culture. Her synthesis of art, literature, and cultural materials not only generates an all-inclusive picture of the period but also revolutionizes our understanding of the cultural ethos of premodern India.

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Columbia University Press

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023151266X

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9780231512664

Art of the Imperial Cholas

By: Vidya Dehejia

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Art of the Imperial Cholas

By: Vidya Dehejia

The rule of the Chola dynasty in South India between the ninth and thirteenth centuries was a period of unparalleled creativity in Indian art. Known as the Golden Age of Tamil Culture, the Chola period produced dynamic royal personalities who shaped the artistic activity of theirtimes. Art of the Imperial Cholas examines the dynasty's architectural and sculptural achievements, which stand among the masterpieces of India.

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Columbia University Press

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0231515243

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Krishnaa

Queen Bee of No. 8 West Iyen Street

By: Radhika Giridharan, Vidya Nagaraj

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Krishnaa

Queen Bee of No. 8 West Iyen Street

By: Radhika Giridharan, Vidya Nagaraj

When a marriage proposal from a much married 30 year old Raghavenrda for 12 year old Krishnaa comes knocking on the door of Gundappa Chowltry, life takes on a dramatic turn for Krishnaa. An official bride-seeing ceremony and a quick peek at the bridegroom seals things and before long Krishnaa finds herself embarking on her new journey with her new husband-a man she barely knows, to the temple town of Kumbakonam. What lies in store for Krishnaa in her new house as Raghavendra’s second wife? Where is Raghavendra’s first wife? Are Krishnaa’s dreams and desires fulfilled? What cards are dealt to Krishnaa by the hands of destiny? While tracing Krishnaa’s life journey from 1904 to the modern times, the book captures the soul of the Indian Joint family system, the customs and traditions, the love and laughter and the ever green human values. Set in the picturesque temple town of Kumbakonam, on the banks of river Cauvery, amidst the majestic Gopurams of Chakrapani and Sarangapani temples, the story of Krishnaa unfolds in all its colourful glory.

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Notion Press

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1948230593

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9781948230599

The Thief Who Stole My Heart

The Material Life of Sacred Bronzes from Chola India, 855–1280

By: Vidya Dehejia

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The Thief Who Stole My Heart

The Material Life of Sacred Bronzes from Chola India, 855–1280

By: Vidya Dehejia

The first book to put the sacred and sensuous bronze statues from India’s Chola dynasty in social context From the ninth through the thirteenth century, the Chola dynasty of southern India produced thousands of statues of Hindu deities, whose physical perfection was meant to reflect spiritual beauty and divine transcendence. During festivals, these bronze sculptures—including Shiva, referred to in a saintly vision as “the thief who stole my heart”—were adorned with jewels and flowers and paraded through towns as active participants in Chola worship. In this richly illustrated book, leading art historian Vidya Dehejia introduces the bronzes within the full context of Chola history, culture, and religion. In doing so, she brings the bronzes and Chola society to life before our very eyes. Dehejia presents the bronzes as material objects that interacted in meaningful ways with the people and practices of their era. Describing the role of the statues in everyday activities, she reveals not only the importance of the bronzes for the empire, but also little-known facets of Chola life. She considers the source of the copper and jewels used for the deities, proposing that the need for such resources may have influenced the Chola empire’s political engagement with Sri Lanka. She also investigates the role of women patrons in bronze commissions and discusses the vast public records, many appearing here in translation for the first time, inscribed on temple walls. From the Cholas’ religious customs to their agriculture, politics, and even food, The Thief Who Stole My Heart offers an expansive and complete immersion in a community still accessible to us through its exquisite sacred art. Published in association with the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC Please note: All images in this ebook are presented in black and white and have been reduced in size.

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Princeton University Press

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0691253064

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Deśa Kāla Emerging Trends in Performing Arts Vol II

By: Ed. Dr. Vidya Shimladka

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Deśa Kāla Emerging Trends in Performing Arts Vol II

By: Ed. Dr. Vidya Shimladka

The existing trend of Performing Arts was at its height when the Global Covid-19 Pandemic has disrupted the progressive evolution of various forms of dance throughout India causing seismic change to life across the globe, localities and entire countries on imposition of lockdowns and shutdowns over one and half years. After a period of short recession and keeping pace with the global shift over to virtual sphere, Performing Arts have adapted itself to digital technology. Such sudden change over has posed number of materialistic and psychological questions, questions relating to advantage and disadvantage experienced by artists and professionals of performing arts. My article will focus on (i) the height, Performing Arts achieved and trend existed prior to Covid-19 period and (ii) present shift to digital collaboration, creation, production, promotion, education, performance, archiving, documentation audience during the post period of Covid-19 pandemic.

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Ashok Yakkaldevi

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1794780483

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Deśa kāla Emerging Trends in Performing Arts and Indic Studies

By: Dr. Vidya Shimladka

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Deśa kāla Emerging Trends in Performing Arts and Indic Studies

By: Dr. Vidya Shimladka

The academic activity in relation to the performing arts is exploding at quite a fast rate. There are a number of old and new Universities and research centers offering a wide range of academic courses in the performing arts. However, traditionally the teaching-learning process in the performing arts field has been outside the ambit of the academic structure. The move of a traditional process to the academic circle has brought to the forefront some of the challenges of the move. These include both the teaching-learning process and the examination method.

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Ashok Yakkaldevi

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1387537954

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9781387537952

Indian Railways

The Weaving of a National Tapestry

By: Bibek Debroy,Sanjay Chadha,Vidya Krishnamurthi

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Indian Railways

The Weaving of a National Tapestry

By: Bibek Debroy,Sanjay Chadha,Vidya Krishnamurthi

The fascinating story of the network that made modern India The railways brought modernity to India. Its vast network connected the far corners of the subcontinent, making travel, communication and commerce simpler than ever before. Even more importantly, the railways played a large part in the making of the nation: by connecting historically and geographically disparate regions and people, it forever changed the way Indians lived and thought, and eventually made a national identity possible. This engagingly written, anecdotally told history captures the immense power of a business behemoth as well as the romance of train travel; tracing the growth of the railways from the 1830s (when the first plans were made) to Independence, Bibek Debroy and his co-authors recount how the railway network was built in India and how it grew to become a lifeline that still weaves the nation together. This latest volume in The Story of Indian Business series will delight anyone interested in finding out more about the Indian Railways.

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Random House India

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0143439723

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9780143439721

The Flautist of Brindaranyam

By: Vidya Shankar, Shankar Ramakrishnan

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The Flautist of Brindaranyam

By: Vidya Shankar, Shankar Ramakrishnan

What is Spiritualism? What is Divinity? Is it the Obvious or is it the Symbolic? This anthology of 12 poems takes us on a spiritualistic transportation from the obvious to the symbolic. As we delve into some well-known facets of Krishna's life we begin to see reflections of modern day emotions and situations, the outpouring of pain and suffering, and the spiritual aspect of Love. This book is also an ensemble of photographs of the deities of the Parthasarathy temple in Chennai. The pictures provide the perfect accompaniment to the poetry in terms of passion, variety, symbolism, poetic artistry and beauty. So, come readers, come fall in Love with Krishna. Sunshine to Sunshine, each syllable, each burst of light, a note of the heart Orchestrated by the Flautist, the years of our life His sheet music. The tryst with divinity, what began as a futile, endless search, But eventually reaching a crescendo, converging with the intrinsic being, With the images speaking and the words flowing into optical manifestations, A conscious awareness illumining the truth that the divinity so sought after Lay in that quintessential word — Me.

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Notion Press

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1948424096

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9781948424097

Antal and Her Path of Love

Poems of a Woman Saint from South India

By: Antal,?????,Vidya Dehejia

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Antal and Her Path of Love

Poems of a Woman Saint from South India

By: Antal,?????,Vidya Dehejia

This book is a translation and study of the poems of a ninth-century woman saint and mystic. The Introduction is designed to make the translations accessible to a non-specialist audience, while the Notes provide insights into the poems and useful explications of allusions and convention with which readers who do not possess a specialized knowledge of Tamil Vaisnava bhakti may be unfamiliar.

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SUNY Press

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0791403955

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9780791403952

Reel to Real

The mind, through the lens of Malayalam cinema

By: Vidya Chathoth

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Reel to Real

The mind, through the lens of Malayalam cinema

By: Vidya Chathoth

Cinema is often looked upon as a source of entertainment. However, cinema has a much larger purpose to serve. As with any medium of art, cinema must offer an avenue for spiritual enlightenment. It must help us feel, think and reflect on the larger picture of our lives. It must help us build inroads into ourselves. ‘Reel to Real’ is a book that explores the human mind through an analysis of the characters portrayed in Malayalam cinema. It critically analyzes the human mind through the narrative of cinema and draws valuable conclusions with regard to the motivational drives of the human mind. The films mentioned under different themes in this book are valuable in the inferences they draw with regard to the factors that shape mental health. They breathe life into the theories of personality and shape our attitude to mental illness. This would be a valuable guide to film makers, mental health practitioners, parents and teachers. In an era dominated by the progressive deterioration of mental health, there is a need to revive cinema from a psychological perspective. This book bridges science and art, and provides a rare perspective on mental health.

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Notion Press

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1946129526

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9781946129529

Stories from India Volume I

By: Juju's Pearls, Kisholoy Roy, Vidya Gopinath, Chinmay Chakravarty, Spondon Ganguly, Neelam Verma, Kavya Jaiswal, Hemavathy Guha, Ritesh Prakash Uphade, M Kaarthika Santhosh

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Stories from India Volume I

By: Juju's Pearls, Kisholoy Roy, Vidya Gopinath, Chinmay Chakravarty, Spondon Ganguly, Neelam Verma, Kavya Jaiswal, Hemavathy Guha, Ritesh Prakash Uphade, M Kaarthika Santhosh

“This heart yearns...for the salt of unsmelt air...unswept thunderstorms...unknown adventures.” - Sanober Khan

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Ukiyoto Publishing

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9355970978

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9789355970978

Beyond the Mainstream: Top 50 Emerging Careers for GenNexT

A know all guide to 50 High potential careers of tomorrow

By: Avinaash Deshmukh, Dr. Vidya Bhate

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Beyond the Mainstream: Top 50 Emerging Careers for GenNexT

A know all guide to 50 High potential careers of tomorrow

By: Avinaash Deshmukh, Dr. Vidya Bhate

If you compete to be the best you may become the number one … but if you work to be unique, you will be the only one…. Anonymous You want to make a great life for yourself and that depends wholesomely on what career you make. You really want to make a careful and well thought out decision, don’t you? You want to follow your passion... your interests... but are not sure if you will be able to really make it big. Big in terms of your expected social and financial growth. Big enough to make your loved ones proud of you. You just want to make one life … but the million options out there just camouflage that One which is yours. Sometimes lack of information and sometimes self-doubt is what keeps your brakes pressed when you really want to accelerate. So here we bring, handpicked TOP 50 emerging careers for You – The Millennial, the Centennial or the Alpha Gen. A career for each one of you and yet different from the routine. With all the important information you may just need to make that decision. Whether you feel you are a techie or a free spirited or one with a business knack, you may just have your eureka moment here.. You may just find that ONE which belongs to you… the one which YOU belong to..

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Lessons In Practising Yoga

Lessons in Practising Yoga: Unlocking the Health Benefits of Yoga through Practice and Patience - Vidya Sagar Verma

By: Vidya Sagar Verma

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Lessons in Practising Yoga: Unlocking the Health Benefits of Yoga through Practice and Patience - Vidya Sagar Verma

By: Vidya Sagar Verma

Dive into the enriching world of yoga practice with "Lessons in Practising Yoga" by Vidya Sagar Verma, a comprehensive guide that offers invaluable insights and practical tips for yogis of all levels. Join the author as he shares his deep knowledge and experience, guiding readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery and well-being through the ancient practice of yoga. Discover the foundational principles of yoga as Vidya Sagar Verma explores various aspects of the practice, including asanas (postures), pranayama (breath control), meditation, and yogic philosophy. With clear explanations and step-by-step instructions, readers will learn how to cultivate strength, flexibility, and inner peace while deepening their understanding of the mind-body connection. Themes of mindfulness, self-awareness, and holistic health permeate the narrative, inviting readers to explore the profound benefits of a regular yoga practice. Whether you're a beginner looking to establish a solid foundation or an experienced practitioner seeking to deepen your practice, "Lessons in Practising Yoga" offers valuable guidance and inspiration for enhancing your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. With its blend of ancient wisdom and modern insights, "Lessons in Practising Yoga" is a must-have resource for anyone interested in the transformative power of yoga. Vidya Sagar Verma's compassionate approach and clear instructions make this book accessible to practitioners of all ages and backgrounds, offering a roadmap for integrating yoga into daily life. Since its publication, "Lessons in Practising Yoga" has earned praise for its practicality, clarity, and depth of knowledge. Verma's commitment to sharing the transformative benefits of yoga shines through in every page, making this book an indispensable companion for anyone on the path to holistic health and well-being. Prepare to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation with "Lessons in Practising Yoga" by Vidya Sagar Verma. Whether you're seeking to improve your physical fitness, reduce stress, or deepen your spiritual connection, this book offers something for everyone, with its practical guidance, insightful teachings, and timeless wisdom. Don't miss your chance to experience the transformative power of yoga—pick up your copy today and begin your journey to a healthier, happier life.

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Prabhat Prakashan

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9352669673

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9789352669677

Frailty and Valour

Anamika Fights Back

By: Vidya Bhushan Singh,M.Sc., Dr. Sudhir Singh,M.S.,M.Ch.

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Frailty and Valour

Anamika Fights Back

By: Vidya Bhushan Singh,M.Sc., Dr. Sudhir Singh,M.S.,M.Ch.

From Anamika’s diary, intuitive Prashant reflectively recreated flashbacks of the intriguing revelations of Pandey Niwas’s environs and Anamika’s life from innocent childhood to adolescence. A vivid vista is created with the inextricably intertwined episodes of - The banishment of Sanjay who is ostracized on the accusations of molesting women during Holi. - A saga of love triangles, betrayals due to seductive beauty and erotic manoeuvrability of corrivals, surprisingly ending in absolution instead of hatred. - A live extravaganza of extreme moments of intimate physical union, when the utterance of one word inadvertently turned the lustful Anjana frigid and her revival of sexual exuberance, as if from ‘desert to an oasis’ and from ‘rancid despair into pulsating expectancy’. An antithesis of ‘Frailty thy name is woman’, Anamika is the epitome of courage, conviction and congruity, her motto being ‘resolve to logical conclusion’. Her intrinsic instinct for survival had withstood the onslaught of many frightful adversities on her ‘Savior’ family, friends and inmates of Pandey Niwas. Anamika, an embodiment of femininity, grace, attractiveness and alluring was married to Satyendra, an example of masculinity, handsomeness, muscled and driven, in a very memorable ceremony. Their relationship in their first night was a worldly replica of the cosmic love Radha had for Krishna. They promised not to be separated till they died. On the 20th day of their marriage, Satyendra was found hanged. Is it a suicide or murder? A horrid stratagem? Prashant, once back in the real world, unravels the mystery of death – a horrendous conspiracy replete with sex and revenge.

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Notion Press

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1642490180

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9781642490183

Joy of God Realization

By: Vidya Yedavalli

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Joy of God Realization

By: Vidya Yedavalli

Joy of God Realization is a compelling story of deep faith, intense longing and steadfast courage of a seeker’s surrenderance to the Master’s call by being of the world, in the world and yet rising above the world. The book, a sequel to Dawn of Reality, is a continuation of the author’s journey from her previous reincarnation as ‘Nilu’ with her spiritual master, Avatar Meher Baba, and captures her unique journey to God Realization with Meher Baba as her guide. Set in the humdrum of everyday life, this is a powerful narration of her joys and challenges of being in a gross body while pursuing a mystical journey into higher realms of consciousness. Complex and higher dimensional truths are revealed with simplicity through the author by Meher Baba in His loving effort to reach all aspirants. The book offers hope to all aspirants that God Realization is possible while fulfilling one’s worldly duties. Only strong intent, highest trust and surrendering to abiding love are required. Messages dictated directly by Meher Baba for His followers are delivered with full sanctity. Joy of God Realization is a book that will resonate with spiritual aspirants seeking progression on their path.

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A Fistful of Salt

By: Vidya Subramaniam

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A Fistful of Salt

By: Vidya Subramaniam

The participation of the South, especially Tamilnadu, in the Freedom Movement and allied protests under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi has not been much documented. The 'Salt satyagraha' shook the conscience of the British rulers that it led to the Round Table Conference in the capital of the British Empire. The fact that Tamilnadu played a significant role in this unique kind of protest led by Rajaji has now been brought out in the form of a fictionalized narrative by the eminent writer Vidya Subramaniam. Although ''idealism' as against 'realism' has now become unfashionable in the field of letters, I hold the author in great respect for her daring to portray her characters in conformity with her own convictions. The 'period aspect' of the novel has come off beautifully in the atmospheric description and dialogues between the characters. This novel is a befitting tribute to those who participated in the freedom struggle.

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StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd

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9387269442

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9789387269446

Speeding up Sport

Technology and the Indian Premier League

By: Vidya Subramanian

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Speeding up Sport

Technology and the Indian Premier League

By: Vidya Subramanian

Cricket has been the single most popular sport in India. In a technologically unmediated age, the game was played in the five-day test format. In 2007 though, the sport evolved itself into the Indian Premier League, an association that transformed it from mere a sport to an entertainment spectacle, raising its viewership, TRPs and popularity of the game, to hitherto unimaginable heights. The IPL consequently became India's first sporting platform. This book posits that the growth of the IPL (and of the popularity of cricket in contemporary India) has also been dependent on the parallel evolution of information and technology systems. The implications of technology have affected the way in which it can now be viewed by audiences on the television set at home; new technologies have affected umpiring decisions; new software are critically tied to generating digital audiences for the sport (it can be viewed on one's smartphone and e-devices); and in general, information and communication technology (ICT) has brought major interface between cricket players, administrators, brand managers, PR agencies and the audience. Developing ICTs as a real-time technological mediation has made the IPL dependent on the internet, television broadcast, Twitter, facebook and mobile phones. This book studies this impact; it studies not only how the sport has evolved in a post liberal India, but also how technology has affected the way it is viewed and spectated upon thereby altering the cultural and social milieu of the nation.

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Oxford University Press

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0192688626

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9780192688620

When Shadows Turn Dark

Karma Follows Beyond Death

By: Vidya Anand

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When Shadows Turn Dark

Karma Follows Beyond Death

By: Vidya Anand

Anirudh is clouded with the mysteries of a past life, which he relives through his nightmares. Though his logical mind denies it, he sets out to unravel the secrets about the girl in his dreams, Chitrangada, and her brutal death. His friends, Madhav and Trisha, support him through his inner battle. In another part of the world, Sanjana and Abhimanyu are happy in their lives, quite unaware that they are also destined to become a part of this cryptic game. Will Anirudh be able to save himself from slipping completely into the past? When Shadows Turn Dark is a tale about friendship, love, betrayal and revenge that interweaves the lives of these people. A tale about the mystical world of rebirth, and much more!

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Notion Press

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9352069242

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9789352069248

Phantom Plague

How Tuberculosis Shaped History

By: Vidya Krishna

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Phantom Plague

How Tuberculosis Shaped History

By: Vidya Krishna

The definitive social history of tuberculosis, from its origins as a haunting mystery to its modern reemergence that now threatens populations around the world. It killed novelist George Orwell, Eleanor Roosevelt, and millions of others-rich and poor. Desmond Tutu, Amitabh Bachchan, and Nelson Mandela survived it, just. For centuries, tuberculosis has ravaged cities and plagued the human body. In Phantom Plague, Vidya Krishnan, traces the history of tuberculosis from the slums of 19th-century New York to modern Mumbai. In a narrative spanning century, Krishnan shows how superstition and folk-remedies, made way for scientific understanding of TB, such that it was controlled and cured in the West. The cure was never available to black and brown nations. And the tuberculosis bacillus showed a remarkable ability to adapt-so that at the very moment it could have been extinguished as a threat to humanity, it found a way back, aided by authoritarian government, toxic kindness of philanthropists, science denialism and medical apartheid. Krishnan's original reporting paints a granular portrait of the post-antibiotic era as a new, aggressive, drug resistant strain of TB takes over. Phantom Plague is an urgent, riveting and fascinating narrative that deftly exposes the weakest links in our battle against this ancient foe.

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Penguin Random House India Private Limited

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9354925758

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9789354925757

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