R.K. Sharma
45 books
A time-immemorial belief in the divine character of the Narmada – one of the seven sacred rivers of India – has permeated throughout the intangible heritage of the Narmada Valley and its inhabitants, both tribals as well as non-tribals. A historical survey of this phenomenon and the problems that it is posing in the modern cultural context is the theme of the present volume.
In the interesting river-lore of India, like the story of Gangavatarana for ...
Monograph deals with studies carried out on different aspects of Heracleum. One of the important aspect of studies is Plant Tissue Culture - an ever dynamic area of Plant Sciences where the core activity of all modes of plant regeneration under in vitro conditions are studied in depth. This comprehensive monograph provides a concise coverage of every topic of on Heracleum from distribution, classification, agro technology and cytology to plant tissue culture in a ...
During our preparation, we found that AGRICULTURE created enormous job opportunities in teaching, research, extension, industries and financial institutions, which are based on all those examinations conducted by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, various State Agricultural Universities, State Boards and banking institutions. All these examinations are mostly objective based and students always look for study materials that are ready to ...
Ophiolatry or serpent-worship (most commonly referred to in India as Naga cult) seems to have been one of the oldest and most widespread form of religion the world has ever known. The cult assumed a special significance and importance for India as in no other part of the world was it more widely distributed or developed in more varied and interesting forms. The problems associated with Naga worship comprise psychological, religious, sociological, political, ...
"The significance of disaster in today's environment comes under question. Why do we need to bother so much? After all, disasters have been with us for as long as the recorded history and presumably even longer. Disasters are phenomenon, which cannot be stopped altogether but advance planning can mitigate sufferings. What precautions are necessary is a question, which needs research, analysis and documentation. We must initiate action in order to avoid such ...
The idea of the European Renaissance holds a perennial fascination for the Indian academics in general and for the teachers and students of English literature in particular. If a poll were conducted to identify one English writer who represents the quintessential renaissance spirit it is almost certain that the overwhelming majority of scholars would vote for Christopher Marlowe. Both his life and works continue to fascinate the readers more than four hundred ...
During our preparation, we found that Agriculture created enormous job opportunities in teaching, research, extension, industrial and financial institutions, which are based on all those examinations conduced by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, various state agricultural universities, state boards and banking institutions. All these examinations are mostly based on objective type questions and students always look for study material that ...
This book incorporates the extensive and updated basic information on the bovine mastitis by the scientists of national and international repute to understand the various concepts of bovine mastitis. Mastitis has been one of the most studied diseases of the dairy animals in recent decades. The losses due to mastitis are not only economic, but also issues such as animal health and welfare, quality of milk and milk products, antibiotic uses and its residues in milk ...
Including Dams Engineering, Hydrology and Fluid Power Engineering. For the student of B.E./B.Tech. Civil Engg., Institution of Engineers (India) U.P.S.C. Exam & Practising Engineers.
Spices are internationally considered in the culinary art. They impart flavour to food, making it more acceptable and appetizing. Many of the spices are digestive, stimulant and carminative. Some of them have medicinal value and find use in the pharmaceutical industry. India grows about 52 spices. The important ones among them that occupy a sizeable area and enter the national or international trade are black pepper, cardamom, ginger, chilli, clove, coriander, ...
Central India comprising of modern Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and adjoining regions strategically forming the heartland of our country has played a key-role in the development of historical and cultural traditions of the nation. It has been the playground of interacting political and cultural forces passing from north to south, east to west and vice versa in all ages of Indian history. Interaction led to experimentation in diverse spheres of cultural life and ...