In the east, a pirate king finds his plans foiled by a formidable force of nature.In the north, a majestic mountain range emerges from a demon's tantrum. In the west, a sea keeps a city safely hidden in its deep waters. In the south, the avatar of a god gives a forest its name. Long ago, before science came up with explanations for the events that occurred in nature, people turned to stories to make sense of the wondrous workings of the natural world. And so, a life-giving stream became the gift of a goddess, a hot spring arose from the breath of a celestial snake and a heap of broken boulders served as a testament to a divine battle. Zigzagging through myths, folklore, local history and geological theories, this extraordinary book draws fascinating connections between ancient tales and the science behind the spectacular geography of India. Join Nalini Ramachandran on a most unusual, adventure-filled expedition up, down and across the country's varied terrain!

Rohit Mehra is an IRS officer of 2004 batch. He is a man of versatile hobbies, passions and creativity. He is an author, blogger and motivational speaker. He is a passionate environmentalist and pioneer of vertical gardens in India. He is known as Greenman and has created more than 40 micro- jungles using the principles of Vruksayurveda and Miyawaki. He has planted nearly 7.50 lakhs plants in nearly 4 years and created more than 550 vertical gardens. He has spearheaded the movement of seed-balls in India and has got made and distributed close to 20 lakhs seed-balls in last 3 years which in itself is a record. He has created 2 mobile applications by the name ‘Sundari’ and ‘Election-Eye’. He has been the guiding force to create a mobile app ‘Tirth-yatra’. He is running a successful blog on personality development by the name ‘Design Your Destiny’. He has also written articles on various topics which have featured in national newspapers.

We are all human. But for women, equality and the right to self-determination are far from being acquired! What are the conditions of women throughout the world? How have feminist movements been constructed over time? How can men be a part of feminism? The POCQQ collection deals with current topics with the perspective that allows everyone to form their own opinion.

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The real capital for the multidimensional progress of any nation is the common sense developed in its common citizens, resulting from their awareness of education. If we divide the population of India into two parts, one resides in those distant areas where there is no road, no government, no society, and they have clean water to drink. Those who are in close proximity to nature are richer in culture and values. Those who are away from nature, they are wrought with moral decline. What an irony is this? Where there is education and prosperity, there is no culture; and where there reside moral values, there is poverty and illiteracy. So, the solution lies in uniting both worlds through the bridge of intimacy. In this way, economic poverty will be ameliorated on one end, while cultural poverty will be ended on the other. The Ekal Abhiyan is dedicated to exactly this purpose. That is why it is also called ‘Gram Shiksha Mandir’. This book apprises you of the great mission known as Ekal Abhiyan, which is dedicated to education, culture, and self-rule.

This book lays out the nuances of all those stories of ‘Sangh and Sarkar’ layer by layer. Since the year 2014, there has been a wonderful example of coordination between the Sangh and BJP. Then there are many such examples like reservation, UP CM, BHU Vice Chancellor where there were possibilities of confrontation, but the matters were resolved in a few hours through dialogue. Social harmony for the penetration among Dalits, the campaign to create an intellectual movement after the JNU scandal, Pranab Mukherjee’s visit to the Sangh headquarters, the vision of ‘Future India’ from Vigyan Bhavan and finally, direct contact with three and a half lakh villages regarding the issues of the Modi government within the context of nationality not only increased the base of both the Sangh and the BJP, but the Vichar Pariwar also played an important role in preparing the ground for a bigger victory than in the year 2014. After the 2019 victory, ideological issues such as Article 370, Ram Mandir, etc. were swiftly dealt with so that commitment of those inclined towards the ideology of Sangh-BJP could be sealed. This book discusses how to take steps towards building new India by ending the gap of six decades in six years.

Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (1883-1966) was a multidimensional personality - a freedom fighter, social reformer, writer, poet, historian, political leader and philosopher all combined into one. Savarkar's ideas of modernity, social and religious reforms, cultivation of scientific temper and embracing technological tools continue to be relevant in the 21st century. "Relevance of Savarkar Today", 25 pearls of visionary wisdom by Veer Sawarkar, is the product of deep study and research by Dr Ashok Modak. Savarkar's quotations, the author's expert comments and nearly 60 supportive comments by senior political leaders, social reformers, and intellectuals in 25 chapters illustrate the relevance of following the visionary messages of Savarkar for a new India of the 21st century. Bring out a solid, cohesive social fabric through unity Hindutva embraces the whole being of the Hindu race Brave foreign policies for the total defence of India Strong India for the real happiness of humanity.

A collection of short-stories set in the 20th Century India for the 21st Century kids & a nostalgic walk, for their parents & grandparents. Although this book has been named after the city of Chandausi, it contains stories from various places like Rishikesh, Agra, Champaran, Tilhar, Sambhal, Kanpur, Banaras, Lucknow and many others. These are the short stories of a bygone era-a period when India had either not gained independence or had been independent for not more than 35 years. These are the tales of journeys-taken up from the early 20th century to the end of a millennium, from Shahjahanpur to Delhi, from Bijnor to Hyderabad, from Hathras to Sweden & Norway, from Lakshmi Talkies, Allahabad to Night Watchman, Bangalore, from Panki to USA, from Dehradun to Canada, from Chandausi to Australia and many others. We are sure in all these stories, you will be able to find at least one character, which reminds you of your own self-of what you are, were or always wanted to be. Let us know the character with whom you have been able to relate to the most. Happy reading. “Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration,”-Thomas A. Edison. -Here’s a collection of short stories to inspire the readers.

Welcome to a mysterious land where ghosts. Ghouls and spirits rule. Welcome to a place where haunted houses and evil souls will make a shiver run down your spine. A spooky tale in the scenic hills of Mussoorie awaits you while uncanny happenings in a literary competition are sure to intrigue you. The case of a mysterious white Maruti baffles everyone, even as the unsuspecting jogger experiences something he had never bargained for. A group of friends will encounter the worst terror of their lives while nightmares of his death rack the young man! Author's In and The Book Bakers present an eclectic mix of true stories, legends, and fables that have often been a part of India's folklore—armed with some of the best authors in India's paranormal literature history. CASE FILES OF THE DEAD; India's first pure horror public anthology will turn every host into (G)Host!!!

Mathematics Wizard Srinivasa Ramanujan The book depicts the interesting story of a mysterious Indian mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan, with no college education, whose mathematics in a series of letters to a Cambridge Mathematician, G.H. Hardy, shook the entire mathematics community. It is an exciting journey of a poor, self-taught and god-gifted mathematician who by the age of 31 became the youngest Fellow of Royal Society of London. Even after almost 100 years of his death at the age of 32, his results mysteriously find applications in modern world such as in the study of black holes, quantum gravity, cryptography and many others. Ramanujan’s life story and work has inspired numerous people and generations of mathematicians around the globe and continue to excite even today. We hope that the book will reach the current generation and generate interest in mathematics.

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, one of the most popular bestselling inspirational guides of all time, shows how changing your thought patterns can produce dramatic improvements in your life. Using practical, easy-to-understand techniques and real-world case studies, Dr Joseph Murphy reveals the vast influences of the subconscious mind on all aspects of existence-money, relationships, jobs, and happiness and how you can apply and direct its power to achieve your goals and dreams. Through this book, DDrMurphy provides the readers with the tools that one would need to unlock the extraordinary powers of their subconscious mind. One can improve relationships, finances, and physical well-being by following it. Once a person has learned how to use this unbelievably powerful force, there is nothing they will not be able to accomplish.

This book is based on a critical feminist reading of selected Delhi High Court judgements pronounced in the 1990s. It focuses on the phenomenon of female criminality and the pervasiveness of the disciplinary powers of law in our lives. Through an overview of existing studies on female crime in India and the interaction with the working) of the law and the legal system, This engagement pushes our understanding of law from an instrument of control and mode of social transformation to mere rhetoric. Not to argue for the futility of engaging with the law but emphasising the need to look at it closely and critically.

Education is the foundation of the development of any country. But in our country, the First Education Policy was framed in 1968, 21 years after independence; the second policy was formulated in 1986; 34 years later, India got the National Educational Policy-2020 on 25th July, 2020. Besides these, certain commissions were also constituted for reforms in education, which made some good recommendations, but these could not be implemented for sheer want of political will. For an instance, the Kothari Commission in 1968, recommended 6 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for expenditure on education, which was also adopted by the Education Policy-1986, but this is yet to be translated into practice. If we ignore pre-colonial period, the Bharat of post-independence has not yet been able to determine the aim of education. Character building and moulding a human i.e. holistic development of personality should be the aim of education. Essays on related subjects are included in this book. To identify the issues and problems that plague the education, and their solution, we carried out basic but innovative experiments in schools, colleges and universities. The original experiences of these exercises have been penned down as articles and research papers. This book is an anthology of the related writings.

A tangled love on the battlefield of sinners… Maya: I’ve arrived in Delhi to meet my husband’s family after six months of our wedding. But what should have been a celebration turns catastrophic and people begin to die. Has it got anything to do with my secret? Shaaman: I love my wife, Maya, and God knows I have tried to be what she likes. But as I step into this house, my maternal grandfather’s house, I can feel the demon in me waking. I need help. But…what if it’s too late? Aahil: Maya. She always called me a mystery. And so I am. The mystery that started it all. The mystery that will end it all. Sparing none, not even her. Witness the most gruesome game of love, greed, revenge, power, betrayal, and hate in a tale full of sinners, a tale where love was sinful.

This book is an attempt to present, in a consolidated form of research articles that can provide a common platform for communication and discussion about healthcare and service providers, functionaries, scholars and social workers involved with child health and nutrition. The scope of this book is to present an overview of child health, maternal health and community issues in India and also attempt to highlight some of the important issues in this field.

"A Self-Exploratory Odyssey to ‘Infinity’ and ‘Beyond’ with Infinite Thoughts encapsulating Infinite Emotions in Infinite Moments giving Infinite Chances to explore ‘Who You Are in the quest for ‘What Is life’. A magically crafted peregrination of quotations reveals a deep longing for a greater sense of meaning, happiness and contentment. It helps to create enchanting thoughts that incorporate the classic tools of transformation into a simple philosophy of living. This is not just another book that should find its way to the self-help shelf; rather it’s a coach to motivate you and a best friend to inspire you forever. The book teaches us wisdom to: Build a Life of Passion, Purpose and Peace Value Time as our most important commodity Stay Fit by creating healthy habits not restrictions Nourish our Relationships and value things we Love Cultivate innovation of Colors and creativity from Nature

Wanderlust and the desire to know the land and society more had been fueling my wish to visit Kailas. There were many curiosities. All our major rivers have their source in the region. The largest reservoir of fresh water on earth is situated there. The celestial swans are found there. I recall that how in my childhood, my Grandmother used to describe Kailas as being akin to a dreamland. According to her, Shri Krishna has said in the Gita – Meruru shikhirinamaham – ‘Among mountains I am Kailas!’ It was Sage Mandhata who first set foot on this sacred soil. Adi Shankaracharya shed his mortal body here. Guru Nanak meditated here and Swaminarayana, the founder of the sect that bears his name, saw the vision of god here. The Ramayana and the Mahabharata mention Kailas. This is where Ravana had worshipped Lord Shiva. He wanted to take Kailas with him. Shiva guilefully dissuaded him from doing so. Arjuna performed penance here and received the Pashupata Astra from Shiva. Yudhishthir proceeded heavenwards via this route. One by one, all the family members fell by the roadside; only the faithful dog kept company. Bhasmasur, the Rakshas, a devotee of Shiva was reduced to cinders here. Today the dark shadow of civilisation has begun to fall even on Mansarovar. This lake is shrinking. The sacred water body, that once stretched across 410 square kilometres, is now shrunk to only 10 square kilometres. Consider this the rage of Nature. Had Kalidasa been alive, he would have been deeply saddened to see his beloved Himalaya in this state. Is it the same Himalaya that is described in Raghuvamsham and Kumar Sambhavam? Civilisation has reached a point where the divine dimensions of Himalaya are disturbed.

FlyWings Classics brings you a World ClassicChildren's Fantasy Book Series - The Princess and the Goblin byGeorge MacDonaldWhen Princess Irene is sent away to live in a great old castle-house in the mountains, her life is dull until she happens upon a hidden stairway. But whatever—or whoever—she finds upstairs will lead her out of doors and into the mountains where only the miners are brave enough to go…

Haiku is a very short form of Japanese poetry consisting of 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively. But against all odds, this is a collection of feelings written in three lines. An economical masterpiece that Trades you through realities of life; speaking of love, relationships, paradoxes in life, you name it you have it in here.

Look into the mirror of the sciety and all you see is a scarecrow!" An anthology that mirrors the society at large. Thirteen stories that take you to the streets of Kabul to the paddy fields in rural Bengal, from a chirstmas in Paris to a famine in Orissa, from the lavish life futility of a rockstar to the aspiring dreams of a prostitute from artistic nudity to meeting God. This anthology has it all. The roller coaster ride of emotions will justify life is nor black , nor white but mostly grey!! And the scarecrow in some paddy field will keep mocking the society and it's futile taboos!! Can we be the scarecrow? An anthology you may love or hate but can't ignore for sure!!