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This book sets out to describe the reality of wastewater use in agriculture in developing countries. Its 11 thematic chapters explore a number of issues to understand the different dimensions of the problem, including a classification of the different types of wastewater use, the need to take a livelihood based approach focused on farmers, the need for public health guidelines, and an analysis of the cost-effectiveness of treatment required to meet the ...
The book studies the impact of the mega-transformation ushered in by globalisation on the small cities and towns. Based on a seminar, the papers here focus on the nature of the emerging changes as a result of the global agenda especially where urban settlements are concerned, throwing light on socio-cultural and economic conditions of citizens of specific cities and towns. With case studies of urban settlements, they argue that one sees the emergence of a few ...
The book is a collection of very interesting and readable pieces of narrations/short stories earlier published by the author in different reputed newspapers. Most of these pieces have India's local backdrop as their themes which revolve around common men and women with their beliefs lifestyle and cultural affiliations.
Written in simple language and easily comprehensive manner these short stories bear testimony to authors keen observation. The incidents picked ...
Starting with a recollection of Indo-Pak relations since 1947 and Indian foreign policy towards Pakistan, the book includes a chapter on Kashmir problem since its beginning to present day to clarify the historical background of the Kargil war. This is followed by a chronological presentation of events in the Operation Vijay since its beginning on May 6. Further contents of the book include chapters on 1965 war, 1971 war, the voice of editors, vox populi, views ...
Beginning before the beginning and ending after the end of Gulf War II 2003 this work spreads over 15 chapters. After tracing the geopolitical Historical Background the authors have analysed Gulf War I, The problem of Gulf Security, Foreign Polices of USA and the Failure of United Nation. After presenting the profile of Iraqi Dictator follow Chapters on Gulf War II, The War of Occupation, The Battle of Babylon, World Protests Against War, Media’s Dubious Role, ...
The Manu-smrti stands foremost among the principal works of its class. It has always been a work of universal authority. It has served as a veritable storehouse of information for social, cultural, political and religious life of the people. It contained the very essence of later Hinduism. Its study is imperative for the proper understanding of Indian culture. In fact the period represented by the Manusmrti holds a key to the understanding of the entire and ...
The presentation of a subject like linguistics has been a tough matter to analyse for any writer as it is a scientific study of a language, or comparatively of many languages. Language is one of the human aspects f all beings. What to say of human beings, it is also a characteristic of animal world of a thousand creatures. Each animal group of beings has its own typical style, or signs and symbols, to express one’s self to give a call to be collected as a ...
The present book has its own significance, for looking into the modern trends, it provides the audience the vivid and valuable techniques of teaching history. It is the need of the hour to adopt the modern ways of teaching. The pupils always seek some good methods of learning and guidance from their teachers. That is why the teachers would be able to satisfy their pupils, if they adopt the new techniques of teaching history. This study has a special value, ...
English is an international language widely used and understood throughout the world. Grammar is the one part of the science of this language. This grammar on linguistic aspect of English language delves on scientific comprehension and explanation of sounds, the forms, the functions of words and their parts and the constructions of sentences, Students of linguistics must be given each and every aspect of it so that they may be able to keep themselves ahead in ...
Education has been the most important characteristics of human society. Man has always tried to educate himself and his progeny in both theory and practice of the art and science of life. The pioneers and the advocates of education in every country have presented own methodology of teaching Starting with Plato and Aristotle, eminent Western educationists, including Ignatious Loyla, Jhon Amos Comenius, John Locke, Pestalozzi, Jean Jacque Rousseau, John Freiderich ...
The Book: The wisdom of Hindus has played a very significant part in all walks of human life in the history of the development of human civilization. Its contribution may be compared only with the contribution of Greek wisdom. When it is said today that India may be a world leader tomorrow, most of it will be contributed by the wisdom of the Hindus. Hinduism is not a religion far less a religious sect. It is not a philosophy. It is a style of living, an ...
The book provides an integrated view of various facets of scholarly science communication ranging from the stage of writing a research paper and presentation of scientific data to peer review, editorial processing of communications and to the stage of dissemination through journals. The characteristics of science writing and its unique features are clearly explained. The authors approach the subject in a systematic way using scores of examples to demonstrate the ...
Agriculture science is a broad multi-disciplinary field that encompasses the parts of exact, natural, economic and social sciences that are used in the practice and understanding of agriculture. Agriculture is one of the most crucial fields of human endeavour, and considering its growing importance in a world where the exponential population growth has forced it to improve its yield, agricultural science also plays an equally relevant role. This book in the ...
In this collection of sixteen short stories, the author explores the paradoxes of the occult, the morbid and the mystic, reassembling human experiences in worlds beyond worlds of Time and Space. With his spontaneous flair for story-telling, the author sweeps the reader into a futuristic narrative with soft, light strokes that tell of human emotion and insight. A sensitive appropriation of science fiction, this book relocates a genre of technology in the tradition ...
Ayurveda is attracting attention as a solution to the problems of toxicity, development of resistance in causative organism, huge cost of diagnostics and medicines.This book is based on the eternal wisdom of the ancient sages who received this science as a divine blessing for the benefit of suffering humanity. This wisdom is based on the perfect wholeness of cosmic consciousness through religious introspection and meditation. Health and Harmony Through Ayurveda ...
"Strength of a nation" is going to be the key--word in a global village. An Indian poultry industry has the inherent potential to become the world-leader. Biosecurity involves the total management of a flock or herd of livestock in a manner that promotes their well-being and prevents the establishment and the spread of diseases. Starting with good-quality stock is an important first step. Indian poultry industry is on cross-road-considerable progress is ...