Arvind Gupta
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This book is the third in a series of three volumes on “Kautilya and His Vocabulary” as a part of the “Indigenous Historical Knowledge” project undertaken by the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. The edited volumes contain select papers presented in a series of workshops, national and international seminars organised by the Institute. The project is an attempt to trace, look into, analyse and relate with the ...
This book is the second in a series of three volumes on “Kautilya and His Vocabulary” as a part of the “Indigenous Historical Knowledge” project undertaken by the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. The edited volumes contain select papers presented in a series of workshops, national and international seminars organised by the Institute. The project is an attempt to trace, look into, analyse and relate with the ...
Employment of space technologies for advancing the nation's social, scientific and economic interests is gaining increasing importance in the 21st century. At the same time space security, which includes the security of space assets and the ability to use space for civilian and security purposes is also attracting increasing attention. During the last few decades the number of states investing in satellite technologies has grown. Today satellite technology is ...
String Games provides step-by-step instructions with illustrations for making diverse and interesting string figures. The fun-filled figures created by using strings of all sorts not only augment memory and imagination of young children but also enrich their eye-hand co-ordination. String games are great fun. They exercise your memory and your imagination. They are great for hand and eye coordination. So learn these string figures and share them with your ...
Ten Little Fingers is a collation of innovative toys and science activities which the author has tried and tested in more than one thousand schools over the past twenty years. With detailed illustrations, each activity is clearly depicted. Children do not need fancy laboratories and expensive equipment for doing science activities. There is much which can be done using throwaway things found at home. Only when children use ordinary things do they realize the ...
The US led war on terrorism, brought an important change in world events. While terrorism continued to manifest in different parts of the world, Iraq and North Korea issues threatened to disrupt global peace and stability. The US unveiled its doctrine of ‘pre-emption’ to deal with potential threats. “Axis of evilâ€, the term used by US President George Bush with reference to Iraq, Iran and North Korea, has become a part of our political lexicon. The United ...
The year 200 saw a major diversification of India’s ties: India and China declared that they are “not a threat to each otherâ€. India unveiled its new “look east†policy and India, Brazil and South Africa established a trilateral dialogue forum. India sought to use its strengths in information and communication technologies (ICT), biotechnology and human resources to improve bilateral relations and emphasized the need for better connectivity through ...
In 2004, India agreed to commence the process of the “composite dialogue†with Pakistan after getting assurance from President Musharraf that ‘he will not permit any territory under Pakistan’s control to be used to support terrorism in any manner.†A series of joint statements between India and Pakistan Highlighted the process being made on various issues like Sir Creek, Siachin, water issues, Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service, etc. The united ...