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This book Lord Krishna and Pranami Faith while providing a brief but correct view of Hinduism, explains the advent and activities of Lord Krishna, tradition of Krishna worship in literature, art and iconography. It highlights the life and philosophy of its founder, Swami Devchandra as well as that of Mahamati Prannath who gave a new dimension to the Pranami Faith. It explains the concept of religion as envisioned by Mahamati Prannath, provides a brief view ...
India has undoubtedly been the source of knowledge and wisdom since the days of the Vedas. Innovative ideas and creative activities have brought many Indians to the forefront in different spheres, bringing to the country Nobel Prizes in Literature, science, economics and peace.
Eminent Indians surveys the lives and contributions of some of the saints and sages, artists, musicians, dancers, film personalities, economists, industrialists, defence personnel, ...
India is conspicuous for persons with creative talents. This book, Creative Faces of India: Civil and Defence Administrators, brings to focus the creative contributions of 22 major personalities. Each of them has provided to the succeeding generations innovative ideas underlining the need of dedication and sustained selfless efforts for success in life.
They are : Chanakya, V.P. Menon, Field Marshal Cariappa, Justice Hidyatulla, General M.S. Thimayya, Homi ...
This Handbook of States and Union Territories of India examines the transformation of India into 29 States and 7 union territories which paved the way for a reasonable development of every region based on parameters laid down by the Constitution of India. The book studies the setting up of Reorganisation of States which paved the way for division of states, recommendations of Justice Sarkaria and Justice M.M. Punchi Commissions,
functioning of Indian democracy ...
With a Christian population of 2.18 billion in 2012, constituting 31.59 per cent of the world population, Christianity has been able to carve for itself as the major religion of the world because of its distinct humanitarian approach cherished by Jesus Christ. This book, Christianity: Faith and Holy Days, is in two parts. Part I studies the status of Christianity among the world religions, its spiritual belief system, life of Jesus Christ, holy scriptures, ...
Anna Hazare's movement in India during 2010-11 has brought out an awakening among the people, thus creating ripples in Indian politics. Therefore, there is a need for the intelligentsia to know the performance of political parties, the electoral system, the working of political alliances, governance through coalition and the impact of Anna Hazare's movement on Indian politics.
This book, Political Parties in India: Formation, Superintendence, Alliances and ...
Women in Hinduism have since immemorial played a significant role-as Shakti assuming the power of creation, as the divine mother, as sages, as spiritual and religious leaders, as noble queens, as ideal wives, and as compassionate daughters, They have been the basis of inspiration to both men and women for centuries. The book profile twelve such legendary women including Ambika, Devahuti , Draupadi, Parvati, Saraswati, Sati, Shakuntala, and Sita. All these women ...
How far Indian Presidency is distinct from the British, American and French systems? How far the President of India can play a constructive role in the present political scenario? What had been the contributions of the successive Presidents in preserving, protecting and defending the Constitution of India? Illustrated with the views of the jurists, this book provides a lucid explanation of such and other aspects. The biographical essays of the 13 Presidents, ...
Following the fractured mandate of the 12th General Elections in India in March 1998 the BJP government replaced the 13 party coalition of the United Front. But the first 100 days of the Government, which has been in the office of the basis of prepoll and post –poll alliances, have brought to focus trickly problems it has in the offing. The challenges seem to be tougher than those encountered by the United Front team as it struggled through it6s 18-month of ...
Democracy in India has surged forward especially after the successful completion of 13th Lok Sabha which was conspicuous with the presence of coalition government. The multiplicity of political parties with diverse ideologies and myriad language and caste groups together with intricate electoral politics pose a formidable challenge. All this calls for a comprehensive study of the various strands of the electoral politics in India. The book, General Elections in ...
Despite modern advances in the physical sciences, most of the people remain unhappy. Materialistic approach to life is undoubtedly associated with tensions, distraction, deviation and friction in Family life leading to a large number of crimes in society and broken marriages. To overcome this malady, an individual has to be studied in depth. On the other hand, each soul is potentially divine. For peaceful co-existence, the goal is to manifest this divinity or ...
Despite modern advances in the physical sciences, most of the people remain unhappy. Materialistic approach to life is undoubtedly associated with tensions, distraction, deviation and friction in Family life leading to a large number of crimes in society and broken marriages. To overcome this malady, an individual has to be studied in depth. On the other hand, each soul is potentially divine. For peaceful co-existence, the goal is to manifest this divinity or ...
India has undoubtedly been the source of knowledge and wisdom since the days of the Vedas. Innovative ideas and creative activities have brought many Indians to the forefront in different spheres, bringing to the country Nobel Prizes in literature, science, economics and peace. Eminent Indians surveys the lives and contributions of some of the saints and sages, artists, musicians, dancers, film personalities, economists, industrialists, defence personnel, ...
The book is in two parts. Part I contains five chapters. Chapter 1 brings to focus the aura that surrounds the President's office. It describes the sprawling Rashtrapati Bhavan and its grandeur. The remaining chapters in this part of the book study the powers of the President in the Indian Constitution, his term of office, his election procedure, his relationship with the Council of Ministers, working of Indian Presidency since 1950, and the judicial ...
India has undoubtedly been the source of knowledge and wisdom since the days of the Vedas. Innovative ideas and creative activities have brought many Indians to the forefront in different spheres, bringing to the country Nobel Prizes in literature, science, economics and peace.Eminent Indians surveys the lives and contributions of some of the saints and sages, artists, musicians, dancers, film personalities, economists, industrialists, defence personnel, ...