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Milk and Milk products are essential ingredients for human diet. For infants and young children these are must for proper growth as they contain all necessary elements required for their growth. In addition to protein and calcium, the milk and milk products contain various contents which are of utmost importance for human body.
Indian Society, as we see it today, has come through the ages. In this long journey towards development and progress it has transcended ancient, medieval periods and running through to the modern period. During this process of transcendence, the culture and civilisation of each period had great bearing on Indian society. Many civilisations became extinct in this developmental process but their art, archaeology and cultural heritage still remains and reminds us of ...
Horticulture is basically the art of garden cultivation. This art requires in-depth knowledge as to the types and contents of soils, seasons, climate, preparation of fields, sowing, ploughing; use of manures, fertilisers, insecticides, pesticides; removal of weeds, etc., and many more aspects of gardening. Preparation and use of garden calendars are of much use to the gardeners as they call for their attention for the work that must be done and must be prepared ...
The history of Panchayati Raj is synonymous with the history of Ć¢ā¬Ėman in the streetĆ¢ā¬ā¢ in independent India. In India, only Panchayati Raj system can bring about power relationships between the centre and lower echelons leading to better administration. Panchayati Raj is an indigenous model of development in India since time immemorial which manifests both the national sensibility and ostentation. It is evolved through the ages, acquiring a definite programme of ...
Economics is, in fact, the backbone of development of the country and all other developments are linked to it, directly or indirectly. In such circumstances, the importance of economic development is proved. In developing countries like India, it is rather more important. Our economic policies are such that we are lagging behind in development in comparison to other countries having better economic policies. Since the development of resources, natural as well as ...
Rural development is a strategy designed to improve the economic and social life of the rural people. Rural development involves extending the benefits of development to the poorest amongst the population. The concept of rural development has now become more comprehensive. In this two volume set an attempt has been made to focus on the problems being faced by rural sector for its development and to highlight the reforms to lead the sector towards its development. ...
This book highlights all aspects of air pollutants, their sources and effects; the mechanics and dynamics of atmospheric aerosols; and the chemistry and physics of air pollution. Each and every aspect of the various topics with the applications of new concepts have been described. The book is well illustrated with superbly accurate diagrams, that are usually self-explanatory and aptly integrated with the text. This comprehensive text book is designed to provide a ...
In all the countries of the world and specially in the developing countries a concern is being expressed about the viability of their administrative systems in relation to their capability of confronting the changes in the domestic and international environments and to find appropriate solutions for their resolution. The turbulent environment, if it has to be managed effectively, needs a concerted effort on the part of policy makers, planners, civil servants, ...
In recent times studies pertaining to empowerment of women have received the attention of many social scientists. The issues have been explored from different angles focussing on different areas. This book is the latest addition in the growing literature. The author has singled out household decision-making as an important indicator of the internal dynamism of sexual division of labour. Different areas of household decision-making have been explored to measure ...
"Education, employment and empowerment are the three vital weapons that have been recognised as powerful tools in ensuring the upliftment of women. There is pressing need for planners and policy makers to understand and encourage the empowerment of the Indian woman. With education comes employment and with this comes economic freedom, upon which the edifice of empowerment is built. Only when this is achieved can we hope for a transformation in the ...
"The Position of Women in India-right from the ancient through medieval to the modern times-has always attracted debate. Some scholars opine that women enjoyed greater freedom in the days of yore, others hold that the opposite is true. Here we have tried to present the facts as they were by quoting extensively from the Puranas and Smrtis. However, as recognised by the editors in this book, women have always been fighting for equal recognition in society. ...
"Women down the ages have always had to demand equal status for themselves in society. This is more so in a traditional set-up like India, where women have forever been a step behind men in deference to the "higher status" of man. The book 'Women in Law & Politics' specifically charts the progress of women, through their trials and tribulations, in their difficult journey demanding equal status in this male-dominated society. This book examines ...
The acute dearth of literature on commercial flower production in the Indian market has paved the way for a book such as this one. The author has addressed every doubt of a nouice producer and has covered all aspects of commercial flower production. The book provides the nerances of floral production with details regarding every commercially viable bloom. Since this is a relatively uncharted territory especially in India, the entrepreneur will fell safe with ...
Language is a means of communication and expression. Language in all its forms and manifestations constitutes the field of a linguist who seeks a scientific understanding of structure of language and its components, its place in human life and the ways in which it is organised to fulfil the needs it serves and functions it performs. For this, study of language makes it necessary to study grammar along with it. Keeping in view the above concept, this resource book ...
Since the beginning of human civilization and stretch of countless the period of history encourages us to believe that forces of human sympathy and unity are as real as those undoubted forces which result in hostility and war. History of Modern Europe witnesses many conflicts, crises and political unrests that resulted in numerous dreaded battles and wars setting a great loss to humanity. This live and picturesque presentation of European history is one-to-one ...
Democracy is a system of government by the people, for the people and through the people. For economic, social and political development in a country a legal framework is vital. Democracy creates wealth through the cumulative commitment of human, technological and capital resources, provides freedom to individuals, struggles against discrimination and poverty, distributes opportunities in society and makes an important contribution to the establishment of a just ...
Competency and fluency in English language are understood as requirements of getting ahead. Hence, making oneself proficient in English language has become a burning passion of almost all students and learners. Though there is no scarcity of books on English language, the book "Modern Approaches to Applied Linguistics" is a unique presentation as it delves with the subject in illustrious and lucid manner. The book encompasses all fundamental aspects ...
Religion is the spiritual aspect of human life and is related with intellect and consciousness. Faith is the first tenet of religion. When this faith in a man grows stronger, he gains the prerogative of knowledge and character. Faith in moral law or conduct generated through a religious medium roots deep in human conscience. When this faith is commonly observed and followed by a community of people it becomes religion. During the period of Indus Valley ...
The origin of caste system is a chronological history. The mutual assimilation of Aryas and Anaryas of Vedic age resulted in the creation of four varnas--the Brahmins, the Kshatriya, the Vaisya and the Sudra. From these grew numerous castes and these castes were began to be treated as lower or higher and touchable or untouchable, etc., according to the karmas. Subsequently in the later periods instead of karma, the birth became the basis of caste determination. ...