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Are you a leader who's looking to become more effective, resilient, and mindful? Do you want to learn how to lead with purpose and passion while staying true to your values? Then "LEADING FROM WITHIN" is the book for you.Drawing on verses from the Bhagavad Gita, this book offers a fresh perspective on leadership that emphasizes the importance of inner growth and self-awareness. Whether you're a Business Leader, a Manager, a Teacher, or a Coach, you'll find valuable insights and tools that will help you enhance your leadership skills as you read through the chapters.In this book, you'll learn how to: 1. Lead with purpose and vision2. Cultivate inner strength and resilience3. Foster positive relationships4. Navigate challenges and obstacles with grace and wisdom5. Stay focused on your goals and valuesEach chapter includes practical exercises and reflection questions to help you apply the Gita's lessons to your own leadership journey.Through "LEADING FROM WITHIN," you'll discover how to become a more authentic, compassionate, and effective leader who leads from the heart, unlocking your full potential as a leader.

War has been the most extensive human preoccupation ever since the emergence of the first enlightened civilization. Notwithstanding the preceding, it has remained one of the least researched social domains. One of the significant reasons was the exclusive control of war by authoritarian heads of the states, who were generally averse to criticism. Besides, human life did not hold any value for them. It was only after the Napolean wars that military scholars of Europe started seriously studying the war and came up with their dissertations. For the better part, before WWI, the doctrines of Clausewitz and Jomini influenced most of the European and New World nations. Surprisingly, no one stressed the dynamic nature of the art of war and the need to ensure the currency of the theory/philosophy. Only after the horrifying end of WWI, in which close to 10 million soldiers laid down their life, primarily due to lack of a helpful military doctrine, did the world realise that there was something seriously wrong with how the war was conducted.While Russia and Germany, as defeated nations, quickly accepted the reality and started working to fathom the causes, the Allied decided to gloat over their victories and allowed the feeling "all is well" to prevail. The consequence was the invention of the operation level of war that bridged the gap between Strategy and tactics by the Russians. They inferred tactical battles conducted in isolation alone could not produce strategic results. It was essential to aggregate the outcome of tactical battles to attain strategic goals. The employment of large-sized field formations (corps, group of corps/armies, theatre) in the war required coordination to achieve synergy of all war resources available to the commander in time, space, and objective.The book deals with all aspects of operational art.

This book is based on true story and inspired by true events in the Author's life from " A Street book seller to the author of a Book ". A marketer by profession and an emerging author has been learning, gathering experience and memories over the last 23 years in his professional career. This will help in handling tough situations and learning in our professional career. It will also encourage professional with positive mindset and motivate, persuade with self belief that nothing is impossible in our life. This book gives immense power to any professional in their life that every human being had the power of Lord Hanuman and it's matter to only identify "The JAMVANT " in their life. This book will also encourage the mindset of winning only with envision for any salesperson to work on productivity and increase efficiency.

The Land Of My AncestorsTHE PURPOSEAll proceeds from book sales will be donated to Trishakti Vidhyalaya, an NGO school whose major goal is to promote equity in society via education. The school seeks to give the less fortunate members of society access to a quality education, nutritious meals, and health care.

This book is a celebration of the art of photography and the power of storytelling. Each photograph is accompanied by a unique story or poem that captures the essence of the image and takes the reader on a journey of emotions and imagination.This book showcases a diverse range of photographs that capture the beauty and complexity of the world around us. The stories and poems that accompany each photograph add depth and meaning to the images, creating a rich tapestry of visual and literary art.Whether you are a photography enthusiast, a lover of literature, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the world, "Shot Stories" is a book that will captivate and inspire you. So sit back, relax, and let the images and words take you on a journey of discovery and wonder.

Chandigarh is a giant experiment in town planning and architecture in India and the world. Being one of the best cities planned and built afresh on virgin land, Chandigarh attracted the global community of architects, planners, and historians. Resultantly, copious works have been written on Chandigarh, and much literature exists on the subject."Making of Chandigarh: A Vintage History" is the latest addition to the number of books written by various authors on this subject. Of all the treatises published earlier, this book is unique in its approach, contents, and presentation. The book focuses on recording the process of making a city through 575 black-and-white photographs. Several photographers have clicked these photographs since the city's inception in 1950 till the 1990s. This book is a tribute to the numerous known and unknown photographers who recorded the history of Chandigarh through their photographs.It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and photographers are worth a million. Imagine, if we glance through hundreds of pictures clicked on a particular subject over a period of 40 years beginning in 1950, how easy it will be to grasp the historical aspect of that subject! With this aim, the "Making of Chandigarh: A Vintage History" has been conceived and presented as a pictorial journey of the city.Apart from the rich collection of vintage photos, the book includes more than 50 drawings of important city buildings and campuses. An elaborated essay, 'Making of Chandigarh', explains the whole story of the capital city and throws light on the essential campuses, complexes and buildings designed by master architects like Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Maxwell Fry, Jane Drew, and their Indian colleagues.

Not All Who Wander are Lost" is a collection of poems written by Baburaj Nair and Vidya Venkataramanan. The readers are taken through the stages of life, from the womb, to childhood, to adulthood, as we live out the roles we adorn through life, and prepare for the journey home.This journey is chronicled through the feelings/emotions of the child within the womb, emerging to face a world full of conflicts and experiences, of love and passions, overcoming fears of old age, to finally free the soul. The book provides a cardinal message - to be compassionate, and aware of each one's pitfalls, growing and appreciating, and accepting life without any illusions. To find peace and happiness for the soul - we need to pause and listen to all experiences in life.This is the journey of two poets to find their own souls.About the Author: For Baburaj, Poems are an intrinsic flow of emotions and his style of searching within!An experiential explorer, a prolific writer, teacher, and facilitator, with 3 decades of multi-industry exposure, he is also a Leadership Transformation Coach and advisor to the Boards in a few companies in India and abroad. He is currently advocating the science of People Governance as part of Corporate Governance as a Fellow of the Institute of Directors, India. Vidya Venkataramanan is a homemaker whose dual passions are writing and exploring the finer nuances of Vedanta through philosophy and spirituality. A post-graduate in English Literature, she indulged in her passion of writing through short stories and a huge treasure trove of poems. Many of her poems have been published on various online forums apart from a book of published poems, co-authored by 2 likeminded poets.

In the last decade, we have seen pathbreaking advances in processor design and specialized hardware for graphics applications and neural networks. This second-level textbook on computer architecture captures the latest developments in the field. It starts from basic undergraduate-level computer architecture concepts and takes the reader through an exciting journey of 14 chapters. The book is divided into three parts: out-of-order processor design and GPUs, multiprocessors and memory systems, and advanced topics. It specifically covers many state-of-the-art topics such as the design of high-performance GPUs and their graphics pipelines, architectures of the latest Intel, AMD and Qualcomm processors, methods to design secure chips, architectural simulation, nonvolatile memory technologies and contains a thorough treatment of hardware for all kinds of ML algorithms. It explains rigorous theoretical concepts in a very conversational style.About the Author: Prof. Smruti Ranjan Sarangi is the Usha Hasteer Chair Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at IIT Delhi (joint appointment with the Department of Electrical Engineering). He has published roughly 120 papers in the areas of computer architecture and systems software in prestigious conferences and journals, has been granted 5 US patents, and has filed 7 Indian patents. He takes an avid interest in computer science teaching and has been very active in designing school-level CS curricula for one of the largest school boards in the world, and policies and curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate programs throughout India. He has authored a textbook on undergraduate level computer architecture, "Basic Computer Architecture". For many of his contributions, he received the ACM Outstanding Contributions to Computing Education Award (OCCE) in 2022.

In the Dynamic Realm of Entrepreneurship: Navigating the Struggles of Fundraising and Building Investor TrustIn the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship, securing funding and building trust with investors are vital for the success of any venture. Aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs face numerous challenges on their path to growth, and navigating the intricacies of fundraising and investor relations demands strategic insight, perseverance, and a deep understanding of the business landscape."The Entrepreneur's Journey: Navigating the Struggles of Fundraising and Building Investor Trust" is an illuminating and comprehensive book that serves as a transformative expedition for entrepreneurs. Within its pages, readers will discover invaluable insights, practical strategies, and firsthand experiences to conquer hurdles that arise when raising funds and establishing trust with investors.At the helm of this remarkable book is Subodh Bajpai, widely acclaimed as India's "Funding Guru." With unparalleled expertise and a track record of securing funds within 24 hours, Bajpai brings his vast network, strategic prowess, and insider knowledge to empower entrepreneurs. As a trusted advisor and mentor in the business community, Bajpai's insights serve as a guiding light for those seeking to navigate the challenges of fundraising and investor relations."The Entrepreneur's Journey" encompasses the essential aspects of entrepreneurship, providing a comprehensive roadmap for building solid foundations for ventures. From crafting an effective pitch and negotiating with investors to exploring alternative funding sources and fostering transparency, this book equips entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed.

This book delves into the subject of climate change from multiple perspectives, covering controversies, beliefs, history, politics, science, business, agendas, and the future. It starts with the chapter titled "The Hype," which focuses on conspiracy theories and influential organisations that shape public opinion. The chapter called "Cult" examines the psychological dimension of climate change, highlighting influential figures and organisations. In the "History" chapter, a timeline of climate patterns and their impact on civilisations is presented. The "Politics" chapter introduces the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and its role in shaping global climate change policies.The chapter titled "Science" explores various theories related to climate change, including the Bio-Thermostat Theory, Clouds and Albedo Theory, Ocean Current Theory, Planetary Motion Theory, Solar Variability Theory, Human Forcings Besides Greenhouse Gases, and the Anthropogenic Theory. The "Business" chapter investigates the economic aspects of climate change, such as carbon trading and greenwashing. The "Agendas" chapter scrutinises wealth redistribution and corporate interests, while the "Future" chapter explores renewable energy options and the challenges faced by humanity in the context of climate change.

1.The first textbook of community medicine based on the NEXT Exam pattern set by the NMC.2.One of the most comprehensive textbooks of community medicine, written by around 50 authors.3.The book has been extensively peer-reviewed by senior faculties, residents, and students.4.The unique feature of the book is the combination of Question bank with quick revision theory using the three-pillar approach.5.The question bank is divided into "Must know", "Nice to know", and "May know questions" based on the competency-based NEXT exam pattern by NMC.6.NEXT Exam-based MCQs have been added at the end of each chapter.7.Problem-based/Analytical based questions have also been provided.8.Illustrative diagrams, flow charts and bullet points are our three-pillar approach for quick last-minute revision.9.Recent updates on all topics of community medicine/Public health.10.The book includes special chapters such as Covid 19, Tribal Health, One Health, and Global Climate Change.11.Simplified biostatistics and epidemiology chapter has been added as a bonus chapter.12.Research methodology has been added as a special chapter.13.It will help undergraduate and postgraduate students of medical and paramedical disciplines, respectively.14.The editorial board conducts National Level Online Postgraduate Exams of Community Medicine regularly.

This book is a suspense thriller where four detectives work together to solve a mysterious case. The story unfolds in a dramatic and unpredictable manner. The entire fiction is skillfully portrayed in 14 chapters, each of which concludes with an unexpected twist that sparks the reader's curiosity. The characters in the story display optimism and tackle every obstacle with a positive approach, vividly depicted. "The Haunted Castle" and "The Stolen Necklace" are sure to capture the attention of readers who enjoy mysteries and adventures. The story's unique climax keeps readers in suspense until the very end.

Born in Madhya Pradesh Ujjain June 01, 1960. Spent formative years in Mt. Abu Rajasthan St. Mary's School 1970 - 1975 (run by the Irish Christian brothers) was selected for under nineteen Indian cricket team from Rajasthan 1972. St. Edmond's school and college at Shillong from 1975 to 1982. Studied at NEHU university Shillong for post graduation.Worked as a tea planter in Goodricke Group ltd from 1983 to 2004. Discovered a unique process of reviving the 150 year old China tea bushes, planted during British rule, into a brand new bush. An idea which was revolutionary as it was never thought of nor discovered by anyone including the scientists in tea research association! This idea could be replicated in any plant grown from seed and has dwindling yields. For example this could be tried on the vineyards in France, pepper vines etc.Delved into aero sports- parasailing, hang gliding at an adventure club and flew the Cessna 172 aircraft.Faced an assault and an attempt to murder on the tea estate as manager, was rudely woken up in bed at the dead of night with four masked men who had come to assassinate me for having terminated the services of a notorious union leader who worked in the tea garden. Was lucky to survive the attack and came out unscathed barring a few injuries.Worked as Managing Trustee for a British Charity, Dipin Foundation established in the UK registered in Mumbai India in 2004. Dipin foundation was selected by the charities commission UK for the work being done and were hosted by Mrs. Cherie Blair to a reception in their honour at 10 Downing Street, London. The British Prime Ministers wife heads the charities commission of UK by virtue of her position as First Lady.Was appointed Managing Director for two Pvt. limited offshore companies from the UK Indaco and Amaranth since 2006 to date. Built the companies up from scratch. After acquiring ancestral lands nearly sixty five years later. The family had left the ancestral lands after the land abolition act was passed by the Indian parliament soon after independence. Built a state of the art factory at Aghiyari village, in Ayodhya district, in one of the ancestral villages belonging to the family for over ten centuries. The plant is rated as one of the most beautiful, modern, sophisticated and hygiene factories for bottled water in the country. Built especially to provide pure pristine water to the devotees who visit the "Ram Mandir".

This book is a collection of photographs of birds, that Prasad clicked during his nature trips, interspersed with quotes from leaders he has known, books he had read, his own experiences. These quotes have inspired him and his work in building Dr. Reddy's, over the past few decades. Each quote and his own takeaway is summarized in the book.About the Author: G.V. Prasad is the Co-Chairman and Managing Director of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, the India headquartered integrated global pharmaceutical company. Over the last three decades, he has helped build and transform Dr. Reddy's into a globally respected company. Prasad is a successful entrepreneur, a passionate advocate of sustainability and a nature lover. He serves on the boards of several non-profits and supports the causes of higher education public health and conservation.

Spirituality in the right light is the only way to divine path. The present book is about highlighting spirituality in our Sri Jai Krishni (Mahanubhav) Panthi rituals.This book offers a thorough understanding of being spiritual and reasons and facts behind it. This book tries to answer this question: why do we need to live spiritually? It decodes spirituality and brings clarity to our daily rituals.This book further endeavours to synergize the teachings of Lord Krishna and Mahanubhav Panth. It clears some basic popular notions. The whole motive behind the book is to help the younger and newer followers of the Mahanubhav Panth to understand its basic principles.At another level, this book shares how to connect to a higher consciousness by elevating our awareness and understanding of reality. It is important for us to understand the mechanism of cosmos, so that we can keep our thoughts aligned with the mechanism and embrace the process.The main aim is to move us closer to the supreme soul- Sri Krishna and to connect ourselves to a higher self. To live spiritually, one needs to understand Self, and realise consciousness. That appears to be the only way. And after understanding the whole process, we will not feel we are conditioned by the society or social practices. We will feel emancipated from expectations, and everything will gradually tune in.Once we have such an understanding and reasoning, it becomes easier for us to practice. I am neither a mystic nor a hermit. However, I am inclined towards spirituality and our daily religious practices and desire to make them an intelligent way of life by simplifying them.

An Australian bird witnesses a bushfire that swept across Australia. The mega-fire in 2019-2020 brought massive destruction to the lives of animals, plants, and people.Human solidarity across the nation and around the world saved the country from further damage.About the Author: Estela Domaoal has worked as an information technology specialist in the banking industry for many years. The self-taught artist shares her passion for art with older people and schoolchildren. Writing books is now one of her passions.All illustrations in this book are a product of the artist's paintings using different media, most of which are her renditions of the Black Summer scenes found in magazines and on the internet."The Blood Red Sun" is Estela's second picture book for children. She currently lives in Sydney, Australia, with her two sons.

Mobile Development is an unavoidable digital strategy for most enterprises. It needs vision, focus, and experience to develop software with longevity, sustainability, maintenance and change management at a reasonable cost for the organisation and if there is infinite time anyone can learn and write software.This book is for those readers who aspire to know about mobile application developments for building a Super App where the end goal is to create a mental model. The book is a part of the Super App series. Reading it will rewire the reader's thought process with ideas that act as recipes and perspectives that will help the individual to lay the foundation and do the groundwork for the Super App mobile application. In addition, the book covers the essentials required to be understood by readers who are in the driver's seat for a mobile application project.Reading this book prepares an individual to think in a direction which is close to the ground realities for the approaches required for building a Super App. Furthermore, the book brings together the experience gained from multiple projects over the past ten years, which the reader can capitalize on and add to their knowledge base.The book presents the reader with the fundamentals for the development and design philosophies of the Super App. It starts with exploring what a Super App is, and the narrative follows where the essential technology and practical wisdom for the approaches can be applied while building a Super App. The book applies two use cases to drive the narrative. The first is a hypothetical mobile application from an organisation providing multiple services like cab booking, online book purchase, cycle renting and seven other services. The second is a finance application that supports multiple regions.To benefit fully from this book, it is recommended that the reader should meet the following prerequisites: 1.Hands-on experience in developing a mobile application on at least one platform.2.Knowledge of architectural patterns used in mobile development.3.Experience in creating libraries and reusable packages for mobile applications.4.Understand the terminology used in the development of a mobile application life-cycle.Sreejith K Rajendran, a passionate technology leader in iOS mobile development, has more than a decade of development expertise along with an exposure of working with multiple organisations and industry veterans. Mobile application development has been a focus area for Sreejith as a Software Engineer. His experience gives him the advantage of sharing his point of view on things that have worked out and those that have failed. He has encountered all these while building scalable mobile applications for thriving business enterprises.His expertise on engineering practices and thought leadership inherent from the organisation, along with the collated experiences from multiple projects and organisations has been pivotal in shaping his tech acumen in this diverse tech landscape.Sreejith's areas of expertise are: - Native iOS Application Development (Swift & Objective C)- Developing enterprise applications MBass integration- Developing applications in cross-platform Frameworks like Xamarin, Flutter, and PhoneGap- Developing mobile applications in banking, insurance, trading, and retail domains- Developing IOT-based applications using BLE, Onvif Protocol-supported IP cameras, and indoor navigation using iBeaconsThe exposure and technical acumen cultivated over the past decade have motivated and pushed Sreejith to embrace the path of an Author with the intent of helping the broader community by sharing his knowledge.

Thank you, dear music lovers, for your overwhelming response to Books 1 and 2 of Sanchita's Song Notations series.This book consists of 38 bhajan notations specially selected and hand-written for you! What's more, you can refer to video tutorials of each bhajan on my YouTube channel `Sanchita Pandey' for detailed instructions. Music is prayer, meditation, and a way of spending time with yourself, doing something that brings you happiness and peace - in short, a way of rediscovering your authentic self. It boosts your creativity and brings immense satisfaction. Singing bhajans or playing them on your musical instrument will help you connect with your divine self.Keep practicing every day and let your inner light brighten up your life and the lives of those around you. Every day is a festival ... sing and dance as you go through life. Happy learning!

Unleash the Trader Within is not just another trading guide, it's the key to unlocking your financial freedom. Tarun's step-by-step approach makes it easy for beginners to understand the market and tap into their inner trader.This book is packed with practical advice and proven strategies that will help you navigate the complex world of trading. Tarun's trading strategies are not only effective but also easy to implement, giving new and experienced traders an edge in the market.Unleash the Trader Within is designed to take you on a journey towards financial independence. Tarun shares his knowledge and experience in a way that's engaging and relatable, making it easy for readers to connect with the material and apply it to their own lives.Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, this book is a must-read. It will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the market and achieve your financial goals. So what are you waiting for? Unleash the Trader Within today and start your journey towards financial freedom!About the Author: Tarun Sharma is a seasoned training professional with a remarkable record of accomplishment in the field of Learning & Development. He has trained more than 80 nationalities and impacted over 100 thousand lives across multiple countries.As the CEO and Founder of Trading with Tarun Learning Academy, Tarun is on a mission to make people financially independent by providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the stock market.Tarun has received numerous awards globally for his training interventions and innovation in the field of education.Through his work, Tarun has inspired and empowered individuals from all walks of life to take control of their financial future. His dedication to his students and his passion for the markets make him a trusted and respected figure in the trading community.

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In this book, you will be able to read Notations of any song in Hindi and English. It's speciality is that you will also be able to play the prelude and interlude of all the songs. In this information about the ragas and taals of all the songs has been given. This book is useful for music students as well as music teachers.The 32 Popular Songs covered in this book. All the songs are available on sangeet Mentor YouTube channel.About the Author: Author (Raj bisen) is a music teacher as well as singer, Music composer and Performer .He has 20 years experience as a music Teacher. He has also won many awards in this field of music.You will get a lot of knowledge of music from the book.

Roy, a young turtle, explores the wonders of his home, the Great Barrier Reef. At the same time, he questions the changes around him and the fate of their future. What exactly did Roy find out? Are his concerns valid?

The COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown from 01 April 2020 to 31 July 2022 [my dates for the purpose of this book] was for me in a somewhat selfish sense of the word a period of an incredibly enhanced versatile creativity. I produced an enormous amount of reflective writing in both prose and poetry. Although all the thoughts that occurred to me during the Nature-forced quarantine were recorded both in prose and poetry, I have put them into two separate books to avoid confusion-and to preserve the two independent forms of the Literary Arts in their pristine glory. This publication is a compilation of COVID-19 PROSE under the title of Stray Musings. The sister publication is exclusively devoted to COVID-19 POETRY that has been compiled under the title Wayward Verses.Despite the lingering presence of COVID-19, because I am still alive, and in good health, I have every reason to believe and hope that whatever else Corona-forced quarantine worldwide might have done to Humankind, it surely has corroborated my curious credo. Unless every individual human person sits alone to reflect at leisure on the Mystery of Existence vis-à-vis their idiosyncratic encounters with it, there never can be any eternal ecstasy in the Mortal World.With this small dose of my homespun metaphysics, I warmly invite you to my World of COVID-19 Creativity. You will readily figure out that as I had recorded my thoughts as they sprang up within my mind, they follow neither any rational order nor a deliberate plan. However, they have found their mode of expression in prose or poetry as instinctively suited to their bubbly merrymaking spirit as if in the gay-abandon celebration of mortal existence to assert jubilantly that Death never can kill Life-whether it is COVID-19 or any other mass-killer pandemic.About the Author: Founder-Teacher and former Principal, Chandigarh College of Architecture, Dr SS Bhatti is India's most versatile professional-architect, artist, art & literature critic, poet, singer, musicologist, writer, philosopher, and mystic. He has developed and works in 55 disciplines as an abiding tribute to the great all-inclusiove Indian tradition which, according to him, is grounded in "Holistic Humanism". He applies the tools of Theory, Practice, Research, and Pedagogy to the study of four major fields of human endeavour: the Humanities, Art, Science, and Technology besides Culture and Comparative Religion. As the inventor of this novel approach to the study and understanding of human creativity vis-à-vis human predicament he has discovered Spiritual Realities that illuminate the purpose, path, and salvation of human life. He insists that the discovery of one's native creativity and its development lead to God-realisation. This is his Nirman Marg, the Creative Way.

The COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown from 01 April 2020 to 31 July 2022 [my dates for the purpose of this book] was for me in a somewhat selfish sense of the word a period of an incredibly enhanced versatile creativity. I produced an enormous amount of reflective writing in both prose and poetry. Although all the thoughts that occurred to me during the quarantine forced on Humankind by Mother Nature were recorded both in prose and poetry, I have put them into two separate books to avoid confusion-and to preserve the two independent forms of the Literary Arts in their pristine glory.This publication is a compilation of COVID-19 POETRY under the title of Wayward Verses. The sister publication is exclusively devoted to COVID-19 PROSE that has been compiled under the title of Stray Musings.Despite the lingering presence of COVID-19, because I am still alive, and in good health, I have every reason to believe and hope that whatever else Corona-forced quarantine worldwide might have done to Humankind, it surely has corroborated my curious credo. Unless every individual human person sits alone at home to reflect at leisure on the Mystery of Existence vis-à-vis their idiosyncratic encounters with it, there never can be any eternal ecstasy in the Mortal World.With this small dose of my homespun metaphysics, I warmly invite you to my World of COVID-19 Creativity. You will readily figure out that as I had recorded my thoughts as they sprang up within my mind, they follow neither any rational order nor a deliberate plan. However, they have found their mode of expression in prose or poetry as instinctively suited to their bubbly merrymaking spirit as if in the gay-abandon celebration of mortal existence to assert jubilantly that Death never can kill Life-whether it is COVID-19 or any other mass-killer pandemic.About the Author: Founder-Teacher and former Principal, Chandigarh College of Architecture, Dr SS Bhatti is India's most versatile professional-architect, artist, art & literature critic, poet, singer, musicologist, writer, philosopher, and mystic. He has developed and works in 55 disciplines as an abiding tribute to the great all-inclusiove Indian tradition which, according to him, is grounded in "Holistic Humanism". He applies the tools of Theory, Practice, Research, and Pedagogy to the study of four major fields of human endeavour: the Humanities, Art, Science, and Technology besides Culture and Comparative Religion. As the inventor of this novel approach to the study and understanding of human creativity vis-à-vis human predicament he has discovered Spiritual Realities that illuminate the purpose, path, and salvation of human life. He insists that the discovery of one's native creativity and its development lead to God-realisation. This is his Nirman Marg, the Creative Way.

The episode is about a young youth 'Kumbha' with his early adolescence while moving like vagabond reached a historical city named 'Hampi' nearby Viayanagar, earlier known as Karnataka Kingdom. Kumbha was well versed with past history of India with special reference to the ruin of Hindu civilization. Kumbha lost his entity to understand the down fall of Hindu civilization during 14th -17th centuries under the rule of Moghal Dynasty.Kumbha, in his college carrier was a promising student perusing his study in history. Like other students he used to take part in college curricular activities, but prefer to spend maximum time in book reading. Kumbha used to deeply immerse under the solitary of panoramic view of nature, with few restricted friends. Within a span of short period Kumbha could win the heart of the village people by virtue of his simplicity and helping attitude. People around the village knew him as 'Mumbling man' during half sleep mood. He used to speak the factual story of paradigm of contemporary life enclave with love, agony, and dismay in a highly truth-seeking way.With the passing of time, incidentally he mate a fairy gentle lady Malini who was also interested in understanding the behavioral attitude of people during the then civilization of ancient world. Under the enthralling circumstances of Kumbha's association, she was completely fascinated towards him, and fixed up in her third sense of mind Kumbha as future prospective of her remain life. In this connection her well logical pleading compelled Kumbha to visualize the reality of life which had been under deep self illusion.

An Army Neurosurgeon writing his memoirs could be a rarity, but then author's four decades (almost) in the Indian Army as a doctor (in excess of three decades as a neurosurgeon) has indeed given him a sack-full of events and experiences, something that is just waiting to be shared. Beginning with the undergrad days at the Armed Forces Medical College Pune, the events and people that have shaped author's destiny awaits to be shared. Written from the perspective of a doctor and a neurosurgeon dealing with illnesses that require operating on the brain and spinal cord of men, women and children and being rewarded with gratitude and ecstasy when they recovered, and a feeling of emptiness with hours and days of introspection when they didn't, adding layered maturity to the (often wounded) psyche.The text is not chronicled as a documentary. Rather it is intended to be an account of inspiring, evocative and sobering recollection of author's own interactions with the men, women and children who placed their unflinching faith in him when they or their family members were sick. A debt of gratitude is owed to them. Some of the moments of author's family life too get intimately interwoven with the narration, that takes the reader back and forth in time as though negotiating a wormhole of time. With each day an education and another learning opportunity, it has been a never-ending journey on the learning curve. It is believed that the memoirs will find resonance with the neurosurgeons, neurologists, doctors, specialists, men and women and students who may or may not belong to healthcare professions, across the continents.

Many rulers had come and gone, but a few made an indelible niche in Indian history. Siraj-ud-Daulah was among them though he ruled hardly a little over a year. He was the first and last independent Nawab of the Bengal Subah (province) under the reign of Mughal emperors.Unlike his predecessor Nawabs, he dared to defy the farman of the Mughal emperors, not just once, but twice, before declaring himself as an independent Nawab. Also, he was the first ruler to take upon the East India Company and even seized their factory in Cossimbazar and their establishment at Fort William, in Calcutta, when his suzerainty was questioned by them. He was the victim of conspiracy from his own family, betrayal from his Amy chief, the nobles of his court and above all, the British East India Company.He effectively dealt with his internal enemies, especially his aunt Ghasetti Begam whom he placed under house arrest after confiscating all her property. The second was his cousin, Shoukat Jung, who obtained, through the back door, a farman from the Mughal emperor, declaring him the Nawab of Bengal province by defeating and killing him in a battle.It was the quirk of the fate that Siraj should face defeat in the Battle of Plassey with the East India Company. The irony was that, though Siraj had a vast army of about 50000 strong and was backed by the French artillery, he faced defeat at the hands of Robert Clive of EIL, who had just 3000 men strong army. This was made possible by the handiwork of Siraj's army Chief, Mir Jafar, who entering into a conspiracy with the British, betrayed the Nawab by offering no resistance of the three-fourths of the military at his Command. He was being collaborated by his co-traitor commanders, Mir Latif and Rajbhallab. But for this, Siraj could have vanquished the British and even driven them from Bengal and India.It is rightly said that "Siraj stood like a huge rock against the EIC, over whose tomb the Company Raj was established."About the Author: Born on 8th February 1948, the author obtained his MBBS degree in 1970 and MD, in 1980, from Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam.He has a flair for writing and wrote a few short stories and a novelette in Telugu. He has, to his credit, about two dozen scientific publications in various international journals. This is his maiden novelette in English.The heroic character of Siraj-ud-Daulah sketched with the historical perspective, is hoped would make an interesting read.

The Zero State offers an all-new concept for comprehending emotions and provides a new approach to self-examination and self-control. As individuals, we encounter various obstacles in our daily lives, both internal and external. To effectively address these challenges, it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of ourselves. It is essential to recognize that participation holds more significance than winning or losing, and the process is more valuable than the outcome. Cultivating this mindset requires self-reflection and a strong command over our emotions and mental states. Among all the mental states, the zero state is the most effective in aiding self-discovery.

This book is a compilation of the emotions and feelings that remain unspoken and subsequently 'unheard'. The author writes her unfiltered and in-depth thoughts as she experiences different seasons of life, and hopes to take you all on a poetic journey of passion, determination, love, hate, belief and faith. About the Author: Bhavini Bhargava is pursuing an undergraduate course in Sports Management from Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia, with a full scholarship. Her impressive list of achievements includes being a national level badminton player, while also being a topper in the commerce stream in school. She is also presently playing cricket in the national arena, and is in the sports ambassador program for her university.

By using simple words from his vast vocabulary, Jass the writer has woven marvelous poems. Each word is just the right length; the rhyme and rhythm emerge naturally to convey underlying feelings. He captures the magic of the Punjabi language.Poems in "Mera Jahaan" will remind the reader of his own life; "Mere Vichhaar" will make himthink; "Mere Haassay" is sure to bring on a smile and "Mera Piyar" is for those who have loved.The reader is guaranteed an overall blissful experienceAbout the Author: Wing Commander Jaspal Singh Shoker (retd) has led a very exciting and colorful life. Born in a village, did his primary schooling in a village; went to England in his early years, returned and studied at PPS Nabha. Then through NDA he joined the Air Force as a fighter pilot, flying Vampires, Hunters, Gnats, and Mig 2. After premature retirement he has taken up writing in Punjabi. His novelette "Phande Paye Khilonne" is been rated at 4 out of 5 by readers.This book of his poems, is the first of the three series planned.