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In her richly textured debut novel, Suruchi Mohan weaves a captivating coming-of-age tale against the backdrop of intricate world of North Indian classical music. We are swept along by the story of musically gifted Sarika, and her revered guru who recognises in her a talent greater than his own; but is her beautiful voice enough to protect her from being a woman in a rapidly changing yet unforgiving society?Rich in details of Indian traditions and music, the ...
This little book attempts to collect in one volume some of Norman Vincent Peale's Christmas favourites from around the world. Some of them may also be yours; others may be new to you.
The most exhaustive, analytical and critical commentary on the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 also contains case-law relating to dowry death, cruelty and harassment etc. etc., along with state rules.
"Since parents receive no preparation for raising another human being, they often feel vulnerable and question their own abilities. This exceptionally positive book offers practical, success strategies for this big responsibility.Become an effective mentor to your childUnderstand your child's - and your own - temperamental traitsEncouraging your child's individualityCoping with the tantrums and power struggles when they do occurThe art of listening ...
Afghanistan on account of its geographical and strategic positions had served as a centre of power struggle in Asia. In the north its boundary touches with Central Asia, towards the west it is neighbour of Iran and in the east it is bounded by the low-lying plains of Pakistan, drained by the Indus and other rivers. The present book entitled, A History of Afghanistan in two volumes is already known to academic world. Its author, who was a diplomat held different ...
India’s continental unity is a geographical fact. The three moderntates i.e. . India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are secure & safe from foreign invasions. It is idle of those people I these three states to look for past history and traditions outside of the Indian continent. Indian Continental culture and civilization can be said to have started from the time of Indus valley civilization which some scholars believe is that of the Dravidians on the Indians oil. ...
The present work is concentrated on the dramatic literature in its theory and practice as available in the Sanskrit language. It gives a reliable language. It gives a reliable bibliography of authors, works, their editions and research papers arranged in alphabetical order. The list incorporates the mss. Mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum, although various other sources are also explored. It is a good collection of information regarding the editions ...
The Meghaduta of widely known for the deep expression of the pangs and miseries of a Yaksha separated from his sweet heart at Alakapuri in the Himalayas. A beautifully personified ‘Cloud’ is requested to serve as a messenger of Yaksha to communicate his message of love from Ramagiri is Central India to Alakapuri where his beloved is spending her days of separation in agony. In this book Prof. Wilson’s translation of the Sanskrit Lyric into beautiful English ...
This anthology explores the legal, sociological and psychological perspectives involving women and criminal justice. It covers sexual crimes, female victims, experiences societal reactions to sexual violence, and issues women and the law, women, drugs, and AIDS, women in prison, victims of violence, women in criminal justice professions, and girls and delinquency. This text takes comprehensive look at women in India’s prisons, covering the history of women’s ...
The book is one of the earliest successful attempts at informing the western audience about the teachings of Buddhism, its development into an international religion, the various schools that emerged with the passage of time, the sources which enable us to know its history and finally how its study began in the western world. Though the first edition was published a century ago, the work still retains the hallmarks of exhaustive scholarship and a deep ...
At last, knowledge to make you feel and look younger! It is now possible not just to slow down the ageing process, but to actually reverse it.The human body has an inbuilt ability to rejuvenate and heal itself; it just needs the right conditions. This book explains how you can create those conditions and benefit from them. It covers the most effective rejuvenation techniques, combining the latest scientific discoveries with the ancient yoga methods and wisdom. ...
Umrao Jan Ada is perhaps one of the most enigmatic and forgotten female figures in South Asian Literature. The question of her existence, her beauty, her scholarly abilities and her poetic gift remain a mystery. The book is an account of Umrao's life as a Lucknawi courtesan, a nautch girl, delivered in first person by Umrao herself, and documented by a close friend. Written more than a hundred years ago, the novel recreates the gracious ambience of old Lucknow ...