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The greatest possibilities of body-cure lie in our ability to ‘forget’ the body. As we gradually lose body-consciousness – identifying more and more with the Spirit – physical disability and mental trauma wear off on their own.
To practise yoga is to climb from body to mind, and from mind to spirit. Healingis then much more than riddance from physical imperfections. It is the process that catapults us to an existence that is proactive: ...
This highly original and lively study represents the first analysis of the dynamics of British press reporting of lndia and the attempts made by the British Government to manipulate press coverage as part of a strategy of imperial control.
The press was an important forum for debate over India’s future and was used by groups within the political elite to advance their agendas.Yet it also provided the wider British public with the information and images from ...
The book is a study on community narratives which hinge on the interface of travelogue and history, through which evolves an important aspect of the history of Kerala. The study illustrates the historiographical potentialities of community and travel narratives by exploring the possibilities of diverse readings of the past. Through a close scrutiny of two early narratives, Tuhfat al-Mujahidin (16th century) and Varthamanappusthakam (18th century), the author ...
The ascendency of the British in India after the revolt of 1857 brought Sir Syed Ahmad Khan to the forefront of Muslim politics. He evaluated the causes of the Mutiny and realised that there was a huge gulf between the rulers and the ruled. The Muslims were blamed for the uprising and this reduced them to sheer poverty. He decided to take a stand and to fight for their rights. But they were not ready to stand for themselves. They called him names and issued Fatwa ...
BIOS Instant Notes in Mathematics and Statistics for Life Scientists is aimed at undergraduate life science students who need to improve or brush up their mathematical and statistical skills. It isn't a data-handling book, but a basic mathematics and statistics primer with biologically relevant examples, exercises and answers that describes the application of basic mathematical techniques in a biological framework. Provides a transparent and easy-to-understand ...
In the amazing advancement of process biotechnology, the pressing need of the current millennium is to exploit biological processes. In order to do this various fundamental aspects of process biotechnology need to be understood adequately. This book in its second edition is intended for teaching senior or graduate level courses, and as a self-study text for practising biochemical engineers, biotechnologists, applied and industrial microbiologists, cell ...
Originally presented as Seminar Papers in the Dept. of English of M.D. University, Rohtak, at the Annual Shakespeare Conference, organised regularly by the Shakespeare Association, India, the collection of papers under the title Language in Shakespeare: A Postmodern Review are contributed by a select group of Shakespeare scholars who acted as Resource Persons at the Rohtak Seminar held early this year.
Although seemingly restricted to a single aspect of ...
Multilingualism is a unique cultural and historical feature of India. lndian thinking looked at the world as a family and respected differences and identities. While monolingual nations considered multilingualism a problem, it remained the natural condition for various domains of life in India. In recent times, multilingualism has come to be recognized as an invaluable asset and resource by educationists and policymakers paving the way for a new educational ...
Used wherever the English language is spoken or taught, Illustrated First Aid in English has proved invaluable in class and as a reference book, both to first language English speakers and to students of English as a second language. Now in full colour, it covers vocabulary, spelling, syntax, idiom and correct usage. It provides the background information needed, plus a wide range of exercises to test knowledge and skills.
Ghere points to how any NGO, regardless of its specific mission, can provide outlets for human rights activism. He also discusses the ways that NGOs have become increasingly concerned with human rights. Calling for leaders of human rights and development NGOs to “get on the same page” in terms of both theory and practice, he provides context, definition, and guidance for those working in development and advocacy organizations, as well as those ...
Infrastructure is an umbrella term for many activities referred to as ‘social overhead capital’ and includes public utilities, public works, communication, and transport. It also includes social infrastructure and is gaining importance with growing urbanisation.
India has an ambitious programme of infrastructure investment of Rs 65.78 lakh crore during the Twelfth Five year Plan with private sector share of 47%. In addition, with growing urbanisation, ...
Despite the labyrinthine bureaucracies, frustrating inefficiencies, and disorienting complexities of the “development business”, many individuals and groups find their way through and contribute to positive change. How do they do it? What ethical and practical dilemmas do they face, and what strategies do they find most effective for overcoming them? Sarah Parkinson draws on the experiences of more than 150 practitioners to provide insights on how the ...
David Rich’s work, Economic Dynamics in a Changing World is based on a lifetime of study and research, leading to an original theory in economics, uniting business and financial cycles in relation to the various macro and international sectors of the global economies.
Contents: Part I: The Problem Situation: 1. Preliminary Remarks Clio: The Muse of History. 2. Comments on Our Historical Era. 3. History and the Concepts of Time. Part II: Economic Dynamics ...
The fifth edition of this classic reader retains many of the articles that have made the book a must-assign for classes on development and political economy, but has been updated with 14 new chapters that look even more deeply at long-term factors that help to explain the origins and current trends in the gap between rich and poor. An entirely new section focuses on natural resource and environmental issues, and the appendix of wealth and inequality indicators ...