Corals of Time is a meditation on various moods of nature and divinity in India and outside. Sombre and exotic at the same time, poverty, hunger and exploitation of people in general find frequent reflections with striking similes and metaphors. While the tone is devotional deep insight into romantic pinning sets the mood of a reader.
The book is an attempt to make the life story of Buddha accessible to children. Colourful illustrations bring the text alive and simple language makes reading smooth and interesting. The book will surely equip the children with values that would help them to build a strong character and lead a better life..
Ladakh, a region isolated for centuries, has unique, exclusive and rich cultural base. This book provides a comprehensive account of the architectural heritage of this unparalleled landscape. It is meant not only for architects or conservation professionals but also for the local people and visitors in the region who should also be aware of the living heritage of the region.
An exciting story in which the central character, a little boy, confronts his fear of a night storm. The story explores every child's fear of thunder, lightning, the dark and the night through this boy's imagination. The boy learns how to conquer this fear by confronting it head-on.
This volume contains eight papers that critically evaluate the first decade of experience of decentralisation in Kerala. The methodology and outcome of decentralised planning Kerala has launched in mid-1990s attracted the attention of scholars, policy-makers and the wider public in India and abroad. This book focuses on two vital aspects of decentralisation viz. the theory and practice of decentralised planning and on decentralisation and gender in Kerala.
Arguably one of the most diverse countries in the world, the plurality of Nepal has been a great revelation since the onset of democracy in 1990s. This work engages the historic transition of Nepal from a monolithic Hindu kingdom to a multicultural democracy. However, the new political class, the marginalized majority of non-caste ethnic groups, as well as the oppressed religious and caste minorities often found themselves caught in the interstices of the old and the new in negotiating this transitional terrain. Muslims in Nepal are the perfect example of such a group in transition. Classically the other religion in an overwhelmingly Hindu-Buddhist-Animist cultural set-up the Muslims are one group which has the potential to disrupt the linear histories and cultural totalities of a society where a Hindu monarchy has served as the fountainhead of power for more than two countries..
This book dissects the Sri Lanka crisis into three parts. The first is a clear description of the problem which rejects the conventional formulation of the problem as ethnic, religious, or linguistic. In second part, the author argues that the only viable solution to the crisis is devolution of state power, which means the replacement of the present unitary Constitution with a devolved federal-type Constitution, This, the Sinhala majority is unreasonably opposed to implementing soon. In third part, the author states that because the LTTE is an anti-Indian terrorist outfit which assassinated Rajiv Gandhi, hence India has to regard the LTTE as part of the problem, and definitely not a part of the Solution. If Sri Lanka adopts a federal type Constitution upfront, then Indian will have to intervene on behalf of the Sri Lanka government and uses its vast military capability to fix the LTTE and decisively end the menace it represents.
These essays, written over the last quarter of a century, deal with a number of problems of relevance-social change and development dealing mainly in medieval India but tracing the developments in the earlier period, and the impact of these on present developmental approaches; the role of cities in fostering an integrated composite culture; the role of Raja Ram Mohan Roy and the problem of integration, dynamism and decay in Indian culture. These are related to the growth of education in India, and the need to safeguard against fundamentalism and upholding the values of rationalism.
The majority, yet Hindus in India feel they need to fight out the last battle for survival and unhindered flowering. Why do they feel dispossessed and lonely? And what are the parameters on which their grievances can be measures? In a rapidly globalized world, are they facing extinction the way their predecessors vanished from Kabul, Kandahar, Taxila, and Dhaka? If they can lose Gilgit and Skardu post-partition and are forced to leave their homes and hearth in the valley, what can assure them a stability in their, when their numbers trend down the statistical hill?
This book is an exercise on the concepts and terms which contemporary Political Science has opened up. It also deals with the views of some representative political philosophers (both Western and Indian) on various aspects of the subject.
The story unfolds as a thrilling roller-coaster ride, pitted against time. The rails of the coaster are formed by the fragile labyrinth of Indian politics on one side and the treacherous world of Alternate Medicine on the other. undertaking the quest to find an elusive cure for the biggest tormentor of today-AIDS is Anjali Srinath, a US-born Indian doctor and Prerna, the prime ministerial candidate of the Indian National Party. The majority, yet Hindus in India feel they need to fight out the last battle for survival and unhindered flowering. Why do they feel dispossessed and lonely? And what are the parameters on which their grievances can be measures? In a rapidly globalized world, are they facing extinction the way their predecessors vanished from Kabul, Kandahar, Taxila, and Dhaka? If they can lose Gilgit and Skardu post-partition and are forced to leave their homes and hearth in the valley, what can assure them a stability in their, when their numbers trend down the statistical hill? These essays, written over the last quarter of a century, deal with a number of problems of relevance-social change and development dealing mainly in medieval India but tracing the developments in the earlier period, and the impact of these on present developmental approaches; the role of cities in fostering an integrated composite culture; the role of Raja Ram Mohan Roy and the problem of integration, dynamism and decay in Indian culture. These are related to the growth of education in India, and the need to safeguard against fundamentalism and upholding the values of rationalism.This book dissects the Sri Lanka crisis into three parts. The first is a clear description of the problem which rejects the conventional formulation of the problem as ethnic, religious, or linguistic. In second part, the author argues that the only viable solution to the crisis is devolution of state power, which means the replacement of the present unitary Constitution with a devolved federal-type Constitution, This, the Sinhala majority is unreasonably opposed to implementing soon. In third part, the author states that because the LTTE is an anti-Indian terrorist outfit which assassinated Rajiv Gandhi, hence India has to regard the LTTE as part of the problem, and definitely not a part of the Solution. If Sri Lanka adopts a federal type Constitution upfront, then Indian will have to intervene on behalf of the Sri Lanka government and uses its vast military capability to fix the LTTE and decisively end the menace it represents.
Twenty years ago, starting from the night of 29 July 1987, India hurriedly deployed the Indian Army in Sri Lanka. This book provides an in-depth look at the Indian military deployment and operations in Sri Lanka from July 1987 to March 1990, which was independent India's first major foreign-policy determined overseas campaign, and which turned into modern India's longest war to date. It has been India's most intense period of interaction with the island of Sri Lanka after the mythological Ramayana and the much later invasion of the island of Raja Karikala Chola, the Chola king of Tamil Nadu in about 100 CE.
The concern in this study is how to, as Indians, deter terror and safeguard national integrity. The dismemberment of the India as the goal of Islamic terrorism of Maoists violence, and of LTTE's perfidy should no more be doubted. In 1998, Osama Bin Laden identified the USA, Israel and India as the main enemies of Islam and targets for their terrorism. In November 1999, in a rally at Peshawer, the patron of Lashkar-e-Taiba reaffirmed this target/goal as India.
The Clash Of Intolerances is a provocative and prescient analysis of state of cultures after 11 September and the conformation between different forms of absolutism and fundamentalism. In this incisive work, the renowed Iranian-Canadian political philosopher examines the idea of the political philosopher examines the idea of the cultural other and explains how the clash of intolerant worldviews in every culture should be considered as the driving forces in global politics today and offers a brilliant analysis of the current climate and future possibilities of a political culture based on a philosophy of tolerance and nonviolence.
In this turbulent era, our disquiet and concerns in respect of what may be called the human condition, are many. In these Narsingh Narain Memorial Lectures delivered by eleven eminent thinkers, some of these concerns have been forcefully brought out. The reflections here, however do not merely express the fears and the misgivings. There are many suggestions on public policies and individual attitudes. Some of these may; work some may not. No one knows. But the message and the vision is clearly one of hope.
The Jamdani Revolution is the first book to be published of an Indian envoy's diaries during a diplomatic posting. His time in Bangladesh marked the first-ever civil society overthrow of a military-backed regime in South Asia and only the second relatively bloodless revolution in the whole of Asia and only the second relatively bloodless revolution in the whole of Asia. The political parties that brought down General Ershad in 1990 found it impossible to sink their differences and establish democratic institutions; a problem that continues to this day in this space of three years, there were three presidents in Bangladesh and four Prime Ministers in India, and bilateral issues between India and Bangladesh were intensely politicized on both sides of the border.
An exciting story in which the central character, a little girl, confronts her fear of swimming. The story explores the child's fear of swimming at her friend's pool party. Her fear embarrasses her in front of her friends, and rather than admit to her fear she learns how to conquer this fear by confronting it head-on.Arguably one of the most diverse countries in the world, the plurality of Nepal has been a great revelation since the onset of democracy in 1990s. This work engages the historic transition of Nepal from a monolithic Hindu kingdom to a multicultural democracy. However, the new political class, the marginalized majority of non-caste ethnic groups, as well as the oppressed religious and caste minorities often found themselves caught in the interstices of the old and the new in negotiating this transitional terrain. Muslims in Nepal are the perfect example of such a group in transition. Classically the other religion in an overwhelmingly Hindu-Buddhist-Animist cultural set-up the Muslims are one group which has the potential to disrupt the linear histories and cultural totalities of a society where a Hindu monarchy has served as the fountainhead of power for more than two countries..
Dipak meets an elderly reclusive lady in Libya who claims to be the descendant of an obscure European Royal family. He persuades a well-known film director to make a film about this mysterious woman. When the film director is taken hostage in Libya, a diplomatic crisis develops involving the United States, Israel and the Arab world, with fears of a nuclear catastrophe.
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At the cusp of the 21st century, the security of the Indian Ocean region continues to be confronted with boundless threats, more from non-traditional sources, that have obviously become manifold in the post-Cold War era. These threats emanate from non-military sources like drug-trafficking, frequent cross-border terrorism, proliferation of small arms. This book examines these aspects vis-Ã -vis the security of the Indian Ocean. it lays emphasis on the fact that these sources of threat to security are inherent within the region and so their containment is only feasible through increased economic interaction and cooperation on security-related issues among the member countries through Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC). It also examines India's threat perceptions and its capabilities to meet those threats and its role in the IOR-ARC.
The author of this book has been a keen observer of the political developments in India and her neighbourhood. This series of articles published over a span of ten years covers subjects as diverse as the Dalai Lama's non-violent struggle for Tibet's 'genuine autonomy', the rise of China, the Kashmir imbroglio and the relations between India and France, all subjects close to his heart.The book is an attempt to make the life story of Buddha accessible to children. Colourful illustrations bring the text alive and simple language makes reading smooth and interesting. The book will surely equip the children with values that would help them to build a strong character and lead a better life..
"Grandslam, the first part of Fire Within, was the initial literary offering of 14 year old author Ronen Chatterjee. It traces the story of three generations of Roys-Rohan, his son Rohit and his grandson, Raj. It recounts in absorbing detail their fascination, addiction and dedication to tennis. How they train, overcome obstacles and extend themselves to become world class tennis players, forms the narrative of this book. Sometimes the story is written as a flashback and sometimes the tale is in the present-woven together by the main protagonists who are part of the same family. Part Two of Fire Within, entitled ""Quest"", traces the lives of these tennis players as they make a niche for themselves after their playing days are over. Here Ronen displays his deep concern for, and awareness of, issues of current relevance. There are very few fictional productions which have been written by fourteen years olds for readers of their own age group. Fire Within is an unusual effort of creative writing that has flowed out of the imagination of a precocious Indian author in English whose literary skills are truly remarkable." 
This book presents Mahakumbh in its totality right from depicting the hues and colours of Mahakumbh to the minutest details of management aspects that made this mega event a grand celebrated success. It highlights the lessons learnt from real-time experiences emanating from the successful execution of this mega event and also suggests strategies and initiative options to effectively manage future Kumbhs or any other such mega event which warrants the highest degree of precision and efficient management at macro as well as micro-level.Corals of Time is a meditation on various moods of nature and divinity in India and outside. Sombre and exotic at the same time, poverty, hunger and exploitation of people in general find frequent reflections with striking similes and metaphors. While the tone is devotional deep insight into romantic pinning sets the mood of a reader.
The book presents a framework of basic knowledge of management in electronic environment. Emphasis has been laid on basic issues and concepts of management. Principles of management and theories of management have been explained. Library routines have been described adequately, keeping in view the application of information technology.Ladakh, a region isolated for centuries, has unique, exclusive and rich cultural base. This book provides a comprehensive account of the architectural heritage of this unparalleled landscape. It is meant not only for architects or conservation professionals but also for the local people and visitors in the region who should also be aware of the living heritage of the region.An exciting story in which the central character, a little boy, confronts his fear of a night storm. The story explores every child's fear of thunder, lightning, the dark and the night through this boy's imagination. The boy learns how to conquer this fear by confronting it head-on. This volume contains eight papers that critically evaluate the first decade of experience of decentralisation in Kerala. The methodology and outcome of decentralised planning Kerala has launched in mid-1990s attracted the attention of scholars, policy-makers and the wider public in India and abroad. This book focuses on two vital aspects of decentralisation viz. the theory and practice of decentralised planning and on decentralisation and gender in Kerala.